The Revenge of U 564...

Murr44 · 06-27-08, 11:31 AM

Finally, after all the harassment (depth charging) that I've received, the RN got some well deserved payback! It was U 564's (Erich Merkel) first patrol from Brest in July '41. We were alerted to a large convoy in BF 15 & proceeded to intercept. Even though it was nearly pitch black out, we submerged after the watch crew detected a Black Swan sloop. After ordering silent running I proceeded to track her. Her captain must have been supremely overconfident because she was just ambling along at a sedate 7 knots, not even bothering to zig zag. She didn't appear to have any visible damage either. Setting a G7a to impact & a depth of 2.5 meters (the wave height was 8 meters & I didn't want to risk a premature detonation) I waited until she got to within 750 meters & then launched my torpedo. It hit her squarely midships & the effect was catastrophic. A huge explosion tore her apart and in seconds she was gone. There were no survivors.

As there was no immediate reaction from the other escorts I was able to latch on to a modern tanker. Again I waited until she got to within 750 meters before firing. Unfortunately she was rather stubborn; requiring a second & then a third eel. By this time the convoy's surviving escorts were aware that something very bad had just occurred & it was time to go. We dove to 125 meters and after 15-20 minutes of concentrated depth charging U 564 eluded her persuers & escaped unscathed.

I know it's a long story but that was my first GWX Black Swan. I normally avoid escorts like the plague but since this kill felt so good I think that I've earned some bragging rights.

nikbear · 06-27-08, 12:07 PM

Its always good to bag one of the RN

If ever I find one ambling along unawares I never pass up the chance to send an eel his way if I'm in a good position

one less of the buggers to give me hell later on I reckon

Jimbuna · 06-27-08, 01:57 PM

Good to see someone enjoying the GWXperience

06-27-08, 11:31 AM	#1
Murr44 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 913 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	The Revenge of U 564... Finally, after all the harassment (depth charging) that I've received, the RN got some well deserved payback! It was U 564's (Erich Merkel) first patrol from Brest in July '41. We were alerted to a large convoy in BF 15 & proceeded to intercept. Even though it was nearly pitch black out, we submerged after the watch crew detected a Black Swan sloop. After ordering silent running I proceeded to track her. Her captain must have been supremely overconfident because she was just ambling along at a sedate 7 knots, not even bothering to zig zag. She didn't appear to have any visible damage either. Setting a G7a to impact & a depth of 2.5 meters (the wave height was 8 meters & I didn't want to risk a premature detonation) I waited until she got to within 750 meters & then launched my torpedo. It hit her squarely midships & the effect was catastrophic. A huge explosion tore her apart and in seconds she was gone. There were no survivors. As there was no immediate reaction from the other escorts I was able to latch on to a modern tanker. Again I waited until she got to within 750 meters before firing. Unfortunately she was rather stubborn; requiring a second & then a third eel. By this time the convoy's surviving escorts were aware that something very bad had just occurred & it was time to go. We dove to 125 meters and after 15-20 minutes of concentrated depth charging U 564 eluded her persuers & escaped unscathed. I know it's a long story but that was my first GWX Black Swan. I normally avoid escorts like the plague but since this kill felt so good I think that I've earned some bragging rights.

06-27-08, 12:07 PM	#2
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Its always good to bag one of the RNIf ever I find one ambling along unawares I never pass up the chance to send an eel his way if I'm in a good positionone less of the buggers to give me hell later on I reckon __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

06-27-08, 01:57 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Good to see someone enjoying the GWXperience __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!