U35 Returns from a successfull third patrol!!!

ddiplock · 03-31-07, 04:01 PM

Just a few moments ago U35, one of the vaunted Grey Wolves, under the command of Kapitan Lt Ernst Rummer returned home to Wilemshaven after a sucessfull 3rd patrol.

On the way to the patrol zone, Ernst decided to try and score a blow against the Royal Navy by dangerously sneaking U35 into the Royal Navy base at Scapa Flow. Navigating past wrecked ships in the water, and dangerous shallows, Ernst Rummer skillfully navigated U35 into the base without detection. However, finding nothing of value, Rummer decided to continue on out. It is a testement to him and his crew that despite not sinking anything, he was able to penetrate the base, sneak in, and sneak out again without the Royal Navy even being aware of his presence.

Five hours out of Scapa, U35 encountered a British large merchant. Diving to Periscope depth and maneuvering into position, U35 fired 4 torpedos and sent the 13,500 ton ship to the bottom!!!

A few other sinkings on the patrol, a medium cargo, and a tramp steamer are also acredited as kills for U35 on this 3rd patrol.

For his skill and effort agains the enemy, Ernst Rummer was awarded upon his return, the Uboat Front Clasp, the Uboat War Badge, and the Iron Cross 1st Class Medal.

NOTE: Quite a good 3rd patrol if I do say so myself. I guess the emblem on U35's conning tower has meaning The Atlantic Wolf Emblem!!!! I love that emblem!!!

03-31-07, 04:01 PM	#1
ddiplock Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 552 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	U35 Returns from a successfull third patrol!!! Just a few moments ago U35, one of the vaunted Grey Wolves, under the command of Kapitan Lt Ernst Rummer returned home to Wilemshaven after a sucessfull 3rd patrol. On the way to the patrol zone, Ernst decided to try and score a blow against the Royal Navy by dangerously sneaking U35 into the Royal Navy base at Scapa Flow. Navigating past wrecked ships in the water, and dangerous shallows, Ernst Rummer skillfully navigated U35 into the base without detection. However, finding nothing of value, Rummer decided to continue on out. It is a testement to him and his crew that despite not sinking anything, he was able to penetrate the base, sneak in, and sneak out again without the Royal Navy even being aware of his presence. Five hours out of Scapa, U35 encountered a British large merchant. Diving to Periscope depth and maneuvering into position, U35 fired 4 torpedos and sent the 13,500 ton ship to the bottom!!! A few other sinkings on the patrol, a medium cargo, and a tramp steamer are also acredited as kills for U35 on this 3rd patrol. For his skill and effort agains the enemy, Ernst Rummer was awarded upon his return, the Uboat Front Clasp, the Uboat War Badge, and the Iron Cross 1st Class Medal. NOTE: Quite a good 3rd patrol if I do say so myself. I guess the emblem on U35's conning tower has meaning The Atlantic Wolf Emblem!!!! I love that emblem!!!