U-401 Reporting

GoldenRivet · 02-02-08, 05:55 PM

To: BdU
From: U401

12 June 1943
2300 hours

Encountered large outbound convoy in grid square AM52 at 1542 hours. Attacked and sank 8163 ton medium Tanker. Further strikes impossible as escorts responded quickly and with skillful technique. We were struck by hedgehogs at least twice and the enemy persued us and depth charged us with frightening accuracy, even at a depth of 230 meters, for three and a half hours. Port Diesel seriously damaged, Flooding in three compartments now under control, flak guns damaged, observation scope and attack scope destroyed beyond capability to repair at sea. Radar warning receiver was damaged in the attack but we *think* it is back in operation. Boat's offensive capability seriously crippled and structural integrity in doubt. only two torpedoes remaining. Beginning return voyage. Total tonnage to date 46,226 tons.

~Menhert

02-02-08, 05:55 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	To: BdU From: U401 12 June 1943 2300 hours Encountered large outbound convoy in grid square AM52 at 1542 hours. Attacked and sank 8163 ton medium Tanker. Further strikes impossible as escorts responded quickly and with skillful technique. We were struck by hedgehogs at least twice and the enemy persued us and depth charged us with frightening accuracy, even at a depth of 230 meters, for three and a half hours. Port Diesel seriously damaged, Flooding in three compartments now under control, flak guns damaged, observation scope and attack scope destroyed beyond capability to repair at sea. Radar warning receiver was damaged in the attack but we think it is back in operation. Boat's offensive capability seriously crippled and structural integrity in doubt. only two torpedoes remaining. Beginning return voyage. Total tonnage to date 46,226 tons. ~Menhert __________________