Died again.

Duncan Idaho · 08-08-05, 04:29 PM

Captain Dieter Keppler and the fine crew of the U-51 perished in the North Channel early in the morning on October 12th, 1941. Information is sketchy at this time, but news reports from the Brits suggest U-51 was caught during a very successful attack on a convoy. It was foggy, and it appears a Dido class cruiser snuck up in her baffles, and ran her right over.

No radio reports were recieved, nor are there reports of any survivors.

All U-boats are advised to beware of the presence of cruisers in that vicinity, and if possible, to send them to the bottom!

(Never even made it to my beloved XXI this career!

)

Der Schatten · 08-08-05, 06:38 PM

A toast to Deiter, he was a good man.....yah, I remember meeting him in Munchen, 1938 I believe......we talked of the future, if war would come......(sigh).......well, we sail in two days, I'd best check on the boat, it will be good to keep my mind busy and not think of such things.......

Ula Jolly · 08-08-05, 06:51 PM

The captain and crew of the U-93 wish to express their condolances to those left on dry land, who will never again see their loved ones steam into bay.

Duncan Idaho · 08-08-05, 10:38 PM

Hopefully, my new Captain, Joachim Keppler, does better than his older brother did.

Salvadoreno · 08-09-05, 12:50 AM

"There are no roses on a sailors grave,
No lilies on an ocean wave,
The only tribute is the seagulls' sweeps,
And the teardrop that a sweetheart weeps."

U-49 sends there condolences. We wish you find peace beneath the waves.

lifer · 08-09-05, 12:51 AM

U-51 you say? Damn! That's MY boot. How dare you sink it

And why wasn't I on board?

Duncan Idaho · 08-09-05, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by lifer

U-51 you say? Damn! That's MY boot. How dare you sink it

And why wasn't I on board?

Maybe it was U-15, I think Dietrich was dyslexic.

The Avon Lady · 08-09-05, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Duncan Idaho

Captain Dieter Keppler and the fine crew of the U-51 perished in the North Channel early in the morning on October 12th, 1941.

Maybe your forum avatar is bringing you bad luck.

SmokinTep · 08-09-05, 06:08 AM

Captain of the U-110 sends his regards...........

Ula Jolly · 08-09-05, 06:43 AM

I'd like to make a demand, on behalf of the mourning families, that all u-boats in that area, in the fall and winter of 41 and later, report to this thread upon sinking a Dido.

There shall be vengeance! :rotfl:

Mouseketeer · 08-09-05, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ula Jolly

I'd like to make a demand, on behalf of the mourning families, that all u-boats in that area, in the fall and winter of 41 and later, report to this thread upon sinking a Dido.

There shall be vengeance! :rotfl:

I saw this damned Dido yesterday, again "bearing 180, distance ~6000 m, speed 30knts", tried but missed

Kaleun · 08-09-05, 07:15 AM

The Captain (Heinrich Scholz) and crew of U-65, send thier condolenses - a fine crew has been lost

Kaleun

kiwi_2005 · 08-09-05, 08:08 AM

Uboat sailors never "fully" die, they are just reincarnated into the future where computers become there new weapon and Silent hunter 3 there war

DerKaleun · 08-09-05, 09:27 AM

KapitÃ¤nleutnant Maximilian Wiethoff and the entire crew of U-52 salute the perished mates of U-51. MÃ¶gen Sie in Frieden ruhen.

Shadow9216 · 08-09-05, 11:15 AM

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There shall be vengeance!

"By Grepthar's Hammer...you shall be avenged"

08-08-05, 04:29 PM	#1
Duncan Idaho Marine Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In your baffles Posts: 201 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Died again. Captain Dieter Keppler and the fine crew of the U-51 perished in the North Channel early in the morning on October 12th, 1941. Information is sketchy at this time, but news reports from the Brits suggest U-51 was caught during a very successful attack on a convoy. It was foggy, and it appears a Dido class cruiser snuck up in her baffles, and ran her right over. No radio reports were recieved, nor are there reports of any survivors. All U-boats are advised to beware of the presence of cruisers in that vicinity, and if possible, to send them to the bottom! (Never even made it to my beloved XXI this career! ) __________________ Idaho- -I like to play poker with Tarot cards. The other night I got a full house, and 4 people died.

08-08-05, 06:38 PM	#2
Der Schatten Gunner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 93 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A toast to Deiter, he was a good man.....yah, I remember meeting him in Munchen, 1938 I believe......we talked of the future, if war would come......(sigh).......well, we sail in two days, I'd best check on the boat, it will be good to keep my mind busy and not think of such things....... __________________ Ah......I remember when I was young and dumb.........now I'm just dumb.

08-08-05, 06:51 PM	#3
Ula Jolly Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 567 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The captain and crew of the U-93 wish to express their condolances to those left on dry land, who will never again see their loved ones steam into bay. __________________ I shall punish yee, landlubber! C'mere for spankings and popsicles!

08-08-05, 10:38 PM	#4
Duncan Idaho Marine Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In your baffles Posts: 201 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hopefully, my new Captain, Joachim Keppler, does better than his older brother did. __________________ Idaho- -I like to play poker with Tarot cards. The other night I got a full house, and 4 people died.

08-09-05, 12:50 AM	#5
Salvadoreno Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 887 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	"There are no roses on a sailors grave, No lilies on an ocean wave, The only tribute is the seagulls' sweeps, And the teardrop that a sweetheart weeps." U-49 sends there condolences. We wish you find peace beneath the waves. __________________

08-09-05, 12:51 AM	#6
lifer Watch Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	U-51 you say? Damn! That's MY boot. How dare you sink it And why wasn't I on board? __________________ suicide is not a solution - but it remains an excellent option

08-09-05, 06:08 AM	#9
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Captain of the U-110 sends his regards...........

08-09-05, 06:43 AM	#10
Ula Jolly Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 567 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd like to make a demand, on behalf of the mourning families, that all u-boats in that area, in the fall and winter of 41 and later, report to this thread upon sinking a Dido. There shall be vengeance! :rotfl: __________________ I shall punish yee, landlubber! C'mere for spankings and popsicles!

08-09-05, 07:15 AM	#12
Kaleun Chief Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 329 Downloads: 266 Uploads: 0	The Captain (Heinrich Scholz) and crew of U-65, send thier condolenses - a fine crew has been lost Kaleun

08-09-05, 08:08 AM	#13
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Uboat sailors never "fully" die, they are just reincarnated into the future where computers become there new weapon and Silent hunter 3 there war __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

08-09-05, 09:27 AM	#14
DerKaleun Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DÃ¼sseldorf Posts: 124 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	KapitÃ¤nleutnant Maximilian Wiethoff and the entire crew of U-52 salute the perished mates of U-51. MÃ¶gen Sie in Frieden ruhen. __________________ U-Boot Spezialcocktail :-)