It is with great regret that I announce the loss of U-13.

the.terrabyte.pirate · 10-19-11, 08:19 AM

With a career spanning from 08/01/1939 to 03/05/1941, this gallant type IID and it's brave crew led by the fearless Franz Koch took the war to the enemy with 19 patrols for a total merchant tonnage of 279,845.

This remarkable boat also sank the HMS Nelson, HMS Southhampton and HMS Rodney.

After some idiot in command sent the coastal boat to a patrol in the middle of the Atlantic, u-13 docked at the supply ship Corrientes. During the return trip to Lorient Franz detoured to the Gibralter strait with an eye to hunting merchants as they pass through. After sinking an Ore Carrier, a Medium Cargo, a Small Freighter and a Tramp Steamer the sounds of a convoy leaving Gibralter were heard. Franz Koch expertly pounced on the convoy from a perfect position, but unfortunately the one remaining torpedo was a bubbler, and was spotted on the surface. A Large Merchant was missed, but a Medium Cargo was hit. Diving to a depth of 75 meters U-13 was soon set upon by two destroyers and two armed trawlers. Being unable to escape Franz ordered ahead flank towards the convoy in an attempt to throw the hunters off the trail in the merchant chaos. Unfortunately the destroyers were too good, and U-13 took a direct depth charge run that destroyed the front batteries and caused major flooding throughout the ship. Despite the valiant efforts of the crew to repair and pump out the water, the U-13 was unable to maintain it's depth, and sank deeper into the cold waters of the Gibralter Strait. At about 160 meters the boat was destroyed by pressure. All hands were lost.

DID.

Laufen zum Ziel · 10-19-11, 08:48 AM

L.z.S Hoffman and the crew of U-345 deeply regret the loss of U-13 and it's crew. God Bless and they will not be forgotten.

Jimbuna · 10-19-11, 09:06 AM

BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!!

VONHARRIS · 10-19-11, 01:08 PM

Kptltn vonHarris and the crew of U-103 will take revenge for this loss
A salute for these brave men!

Luno · 10-19-11, 01:39 PM

What have you done with my boat?!

Cheers, and better luck on your next patrol!

andwii · 10-19-11, 03:58 PM

I, Josef Schrein and my crew of U-65 give our sincere condolences to you, your crew, and your crews familes. The crew of U-65 and I almost suffered the same fate just a few days ago, and we feel your pain.

good night good crew, may the cold embrace you and cool your wounds.

10-19-11, 08:19 AM	#1
the.terrabyte.pirate Navy Dude Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 176 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	It is with great regret that I announce the loss of U-13. With a career spanning from 08/01/1939 to 03/05/1941, this gallant type IID and it's brave crew led by the fearless Franz Koch took the war to the enemy with 19 patrols for a total merchant tonnage of 279,845. This remarkable boat also sank the HMS Nelson, HMS Southhampton and HMS Rodney. After some idiot in command sent the coastal boat to a patrol in the middle of the Atlantic, u-13 docked at the supply ship Corrientes. During the return trip to Lorient Franz detoured to the Gibralter strait with an eye to hunting merchants as they pass through. After sinking an Ore Carrier, a Medium Cargo, a Small Freighter and a Tramp Steamer the sounds of a convoy leaving Gibralter were heard. Franz Koch expertly pounced on the convoy from a perfect position, but unfortunately the one remaining torpedo was a bubbler, and was spotted on the surface. A Large Merchant was missed, but a Medium Cargo was hit. Diving to a depth of 75 meters U-13 was soon set upon by two destroyers and two armed trawlers. Being unable to escape Franz ordered ahead flank towards the convoy in an attempt to throw the hunters off the trail in the merchant chaos. Unfortunately the destroyers were too good, and U-13 took a direct depth charge run that destroyed the front batteries and caused major flooding throughout the ship. Despite the valiant efforts of the crew to repair and pump out the water, the U-13 was unable to maintain it's depth, and sank deeper into the cold waters of the Gibralter Strait. At about 160 meters the boat was destroyed by pressure. All hands were lost. DID. __________________ A kings ransom, or a stove boat.

10-19-11, 08:48 AM	#2
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	L.z.S Hoffman and the crew of U-345 deeply regret the loss of U-13 and it's crew. God Bless and they will not be forgotten. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

10-19-11, 09:06 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-19-11, 01:39 PM	#5
Luno Ensign Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 234 Downloads: 123 Uploads: 0	What have you done with my boat?! Cheers, and better luck on your next patrol! __________________ Career: Feb. 13, 1942 "Cpt. Johny Goodwood" Porpoise class: USS Shark, SS-174 Patrols: 2 Victories: 1 Merchants (4519 GRT), 0 Warships (0 GRT), 0 Aircraft Sunk with all hands lost.

10-19-11, 01:08 PM	#4
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Kptltn vonHarris and the crew of U-103 will take revenge for this loss A salute for these brave men!

10-19-11, 03:58 PM	#6
andwii Frogman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bridge of U-123 Posts: 300 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I, Josef Schrein and my crew of U-65 give our sincere condolences to you, your crew, and your crews familes. The crew of U-65 and I almost suffered the same fate just a few days ago, and we feel your pain. good night good crew, may the cold embrace you and cool your wounds.