Yet another long and boring report that nobody reads anyway

meduza · 12-09-08, 06:40 AM

June 4th 1940, early morning. Kapitanleutnant Alfred Eder was patrolling AM54 sector when he received a convoy report, going ENE, medium speed. It was raining but he hoped it will soon clear.

By the time U-72 made first sound contact with the convoy, the weather did somewhat cleared, although the visibility was still reduced. It was almost noon. The Kaleun decided to shadow the convoy until night, because there were only four torpedoes left, steem ones, and he didn't want to risk the torpedo wakes being spotted. He calculated that by the time of attack the convoy will reach the shallow waters. But he was willing to take the risk, planning to attack on surface. It doesn't get very dark over there in June, but it will have to do.

The whole day passed uneventfully. In the evening a regular sound check revealed that convoy slightly changed course, and slowed down to some 5 kts. A few hours later, the watch crew spotted the lead escort. It looked like a Hunt class destroyer. U-72 changed course and dissapeared in the fog.

It was 22:30, still not dark, when thing went terrible wrong. The strong winds chased away the clouds and fog, and the whole convoy appeared at the starboard, barely 6-7 km away. A dozed smaller merchants and one large cargo, surrounded by 4 escorts.
There was obvious panick on both sides. The u-boat crew yelled sighting reports, merchants zigzaged, and the escorts rushed towards the exposed submarine.

Already in shallow waters, the Kaleun decided not to dive, but to escape on surface, hoping that they will soon be covered by darkness. U-boat rushed to the north, while the shells were falling all around her. One landed near the stern, causing minor damage and some light flooding, which were hastily repaired.

At one moment, it seemed that the escorts lost visual contact with the boat, their searchlights scanned the empty sea. But they were already close to the sub, and they reaquired her. The Kaleun realized that it's pointless to continue like this and they dived to 70 m, almost touching the seabed. At least they won't sink very deep.

After an hour of pinging and depth-charging, U-72 managed to get away. The convoy were not far away, and the chase continued.

It was already downing when the u-boat got ahead of the convoy. The Kaleun easily manoeuvred the boat into position for attack, and fired all four torpedoes, one at the large cargo, and one at each coastal freighter. The boat dived as deep as she could, some 80m.

The expected sounds of explosions didn't come, and the Kaleun realized that his concern about the enemy spotting the wakes was justified. But there was a single explosion one and a half minute later, followed by a bulkhead breaking sounds, so he did hit something after all.

The escorts didn't really have the clue about the position of U-72. They droped a few DCs far away, and continued on their marry way.

Out of torpedoes, Kaleun surfaced the boat and set course for home. Later he found that the ship he sank was 1872t coastal freighter, S.S. Madaket.

GoldenRivet · 12-09-08, 11:10 AM

Nice report i didnt just read

coronas · 12-09-08, 01:14 PM

Can anybody read this report for me? I'm so tired!

Real as life, Meduza.

meduza · 12-09-08, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

GoldenRivet · 12-09-08, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by meduza

Thanks for the feedback.

hehe

no prob.

Brag · 12-09-08, 03:12 PM

Good, hairy report, Meduza

ppk · 12-09-08, 03:16 PM

Nice report, I enjoyed not reading it.

Kongo Otto · 12-09-08, 03:56 PM

Was yery interesting not to read it.

papa_smurf · 12-09-08, 04:04 PM

Excellent report

Keep up the good work

(Now lets see if I can finish my 3rd patrol...........)

meduza · 12-09-08, 04:28 PM

Thanks

When you do finish your 3rd patrol, hope you'll write a report about it.

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Originally Posted by Brag

Good, hairy report, Meduza

"Hairy" perfectly describes not just that particular attack, but the whole patrol, which was odd from the beginning.

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Originally Posted by ppk

Nice report, I enjoyed not reading it.

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Originally Posted by Kongo Otto

Was yery interesting not to read it.

See? I knew no one reads that stuff.

Sailor Steve · 12-09-08, 05:38 PM

Nice hook in the title. And it was well worth the read.

meduza · 12-09-08, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Nice hook in the title. And it was well worth the read.

Thanks for the kind words.
Sorry for the hook

, I guess i really wanted to know if people want to read this things. Obviously I haven't read it, there wouldn't be so many grammar mistakes if I had.

richardphat · 12-09-08, 06:28 PM

Bunch of lazy! lol
It is virtual war! And we should listen to ours fleetmate!

Jimbuna · 12-10-08, 10:26 AM

Not interested....but I enjoyed what I didn't read....well done Kaleun

meduza · 12-10-08, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Not interested....but I enjoyed what I didn't read....well done Kaleun

Thanks.

12-09-08, 06:40 AM	#1
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Yet another long and boring report that nobody reads anyway June 4th 1940, early morning. Kapitanleutnant Alfred Eder was patrolling AM54 sector when he received a convoy report, going ENE, medium speed. It was raining but he hoped it will soon clear. By the time U-72 made first sound contact with the convoy, the weather did somewhat cleared, although the visibility was still reduced. It was almost noon. The Kaleun decided to shadow the convoy until night, because there were only four torpedoes left, steem ones, and he didn't want to risk the torpedo wakes being spotted. He calculated that by the time of attack the convoy will reach the shallow waters. But he was willing to take the risk, planning to attack on surface. It doesn't get very dark over there in June, but it will have to do. The whole day passed uneventfully. In the evening a regular sound check revealed that convoy slightly changed course, and slowed down to some 5 kts. A few hours later, the watch crew spotted the lead escort. It looked like a Hunt class destroyer. U-72 changed course and dissapeared in the fog. It was 22:30, still not dark, when thing went terrible wrong. The strong winds chased away the clouds and fog, and the whole convoy appeared at the starboard, barely 6-7 km away. A dozed smaller merchants and one large cargo, surrounded by 4 escorts. There was obvious panick on both sides. The u-boat crew yelled sighting reports, merchants zigzaged, and the escorts rushed towards the exposed submarine. Already in shallow waters, the Kaleun decided not to dive, but to escape on surface, hoping that they will soon be covered by darkness. U-boat rushed to the north, while the shells were falling all around her. One landed near the stern, causing minor damage and some light flooding, which were hastily repaired. At one moment, it seemed that the escorts lost visual contact with the boat, their searchlights scanned the empty sea. But they were already close to the sub, and they reaquired her. The Kaleun realized that it's pointless to continue like this and they dived to 70 m, almost touching the seabed. At least they won't sink very deep. After an hour of pinging and depth-charging, U-72 managed to get away. The convoy were not far away, and the chase continued. It was already downing when the u-boat got ahead of the convoy. The Kaleun easily manoeuvred the boat into position for attack, and fired all four torpedoes, one at the large cargo, and one at each coastal freighter. The boat dived as deep as she could, some 80m. The expected sounds of explosions didn't come, and the Kaleun realized that his concern about the enemy spotting the wakes was justified. But there was a single explosion one and a half minute later, followed by a bulkhead breaking sounds, so he did hit something after all. The escorts didn't really have the clue about the position of U-72. They droped a few DCs far away, and continued on their marry way. Out of torpedoes, Kaleun surfaced the boat and set course for home. Later he found that the ship he sank was 1872t coastal freighter, S.S. Madaket. __________________

12-09-08, 11:10 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Nice report i didnt just read __________________

12-09-08, 01:14 PM	#3
coronas Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asturias, España Posts: 1,168 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Can anybody read this report for me? I'm so tired! Real as life, Meduza. __________________

12-09-08, 01:27 PM	#4
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the feedback. __________________

12-09-08, 03:12 PM	#6
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Good, hairy report, Meduza __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

12-09-08, 03:16 PM	#7
ppk Machinist's Mate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 125 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Nice report, I enjoyed not reading it. __________________ When you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back into you. Friedrich Nietzsche U-46 (VIIB) - 62 ships for 395,532 tons in Apr40 [DiD]

12-09-08, 03:56 PM	#8
Kongo Otto Commodore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Augsburg / Germany Posts: 631 Downloads: 203 Uploads: 0	Was yery interesting not to read it.

12-09-08, 04:04 PM	#9
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Excellent report Keep up the good work (Now lets see if I can finish my 3rd patrol...........) __________________

12-09-08, 05:38 PM	#11
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Nice hook in the title. And it was well worth the read. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-09-08, 06:28 PM	#13
richardphat Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 682 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Bunch of lazy! lol It is virtual war! And we should listen to ours fleetmate!

12-10-08, 10:26 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not interested....but I enjoyed what I didn't read....well done Kaleun __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!