Gun duel with Rodney, Nelson ended in draw

[BasilY]

(GWX2.1 100%, IXB)

April 3rd, 1941
West of Gibraltar

To BdU

1800hr, picked up sound contact of 5 warships passing in front, bearing 65. Was unable to close the distance to under 3000 before discovered by escorts, after sinking both escorts using 4 torpedoes, the 2 battleships and one cruiser were moving away fast. Offering very bad shotting angles. Two additional torpedoes at medium range fail to find target.

As the dusk deepened, surface at 13 knot, sight trailling battleship at 4600 meters. Fire 10 shots, making 6-8 hits. Return fire from both battleships begin after our tenth shot. After firing another 7-8 shots, were hit by one shell, cause flooding to 2 compartments. Dived to avoid further damage.

Both battleship are identified at Nelson Class, one of them seem to have a gun turret blown off and suffering numerous hits at water line.

Contact lost after repairs were completed underwater.

No casualties, no major component damaged, will continue patrol.