Message from U-93...

GoldenRivet · 04-09-13, 10:46 PM

U-93
17 JUN 43
BF17 2311 HRS

DPTH CHRGD HEAVY DMG :: CIPHER AND CODE BKS DSTRYD :: SCUTTL CHRGS SET LVNG BOAT :: G HOFFMANN

GoldenRivet · 04-09-13, 10:47 PM

Late in the evening of 17 June, 1943, U-93 commanded by KaptLt. Hoffmann detected sounds from a large convoy moving east through Kriegsmarine Grid Square BF17 inbound with vital war materials. With a daring approach U-93 skillfully penetrated the escort screen sinking 2 merchants and damaging another 2 before diving deep. During the next several hours the escorts depth charged U-93 with commendable accuracy. At 2300 hours U-93 took a near direct hit which caused substantial damage to the forward torpedo room. The bow tubes began taking water and the boat began to drift ever deeper. as damage control teams worked feverishly to stop the flooding the boats depth gauge passed its highest reading of 250 meters. Hoffman ordered the ballast blown and the boat began to rise, the crew placed scuttling charges nearing the surface and prepared to abandon ship.

Upon surfacing, the main vents were opened and the crew took to the water amid the flood of search lights. Hoffman and two officers were the last men to leave the boat.

U-93 sank by the bow at 2314 hrs

Cybermat47 · 04-09-13, 11:22 PM

Well that sucks.

GoldenRivet · 04-09-13, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Well that sucks.

thats what i said, only with a great deal more color

Cybermat47 · 04-09-13, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

thats what i said, only with a great deal more color

I guess

HW3 · 04-10-13, 07:46 AM

At least the crew lived to see another day.

Kelly621 · 04-10-13, 07:52 AM

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U-93
17 JUN 43
BF17 2311 HRS

DPTH CHRGD HEAVY DMG :: CIPHER AND CODE BKS DSTRYD :: SCUTTL CHRGS SET LVNG BOAT :: G HOFFMANN

Just rounded the corner into 1943...way things are going may be sending a similar message. Better luck next time. Don't forget to install the Q Ship mod....Adds another way to die

Kelly621

twexl · 04-10-13, 08:29 AM

A bad day was had by all

Kapt Z · 04-10-13, 08:57 AM

Sounds like you did well to make it back to the surface and at least save your crew. No shame in that.

Gustav Schiebert · 04-10-13, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapt Z

Sounds like you did well to make it back to the surface and at least save your crew. No shame in that.

Ditto. Well played, GR

04-09-13, 10:46 PM	#1
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Message from U-93... U-93 17 JUN 43 BF17 2311 HRS DPTH CHRGD HEAVY DMG :: CIPHER AND CODE BKS DSTRYD :: SCUTTL CHRGS SET LVNG BOAT :: G HOFFMANN __________________

04-09-13, 10:47 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Late in the evening of 17 June, 1943, U-93 commanded by KaptLt. Hoffmann detected sounds from a large convoy moving east through Kriegsmarine Grid Square BF17 inbound with vital war materials. With a daring approach U-93 skillfully penetrated the escort screen sinking 2 merchants and damaging another 2 before diving deep. During the next several hours the escorts depth charged U-93 with commendable accuracy. At 2300 hours U-93 took a near direct hit which caused substantial damage to the forward torpedo room. The bow tubes began taking water and the boat began to drift ever deeper. as damage control teams worked feverishly to stop the flooding the boats depth gauge passed its highest reading of 250 meters. Hoffman ordered the ballast blown and the boat began to rise, the crew placed scuttling charges nearing the surface and prepared to abandon ship. Upon surfacing, the main vents were opened and the crew took to the water amid the flood of search lights. Hoffman and two officers were the last men to leave the boat. U-93 sank by the bow at 2314 hrs __________________

04-09-13, 11:22 PM	#3
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Well that sucks. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

04-10-13, 07:46 AM	#6
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	At least the crew lived to see another day. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

04-10-13, 08:29 AM	#8
twexl Electrician's Mate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portsmouth.England-20,000 leagues under the premiership Posts: 132 Downloads: 314 Uploads: 0	A bad day was had by all __________________ Damn your eyes Mr. Christian

04-10-13, 08:57 AM	#9
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 909 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	Sounds like you did well to make it back to the surface and at least save your crew. No shame in that. __________________ ...I fought in many guises, many names, but always me. Patton