(Story) U-46 puts to sea again - Page 65

Jimbuna · 05-23-08, 08:27 AM

Good Hunting

U-46 Commander · 05-23-08, 10:54 AM

What!!!! you have stolen my Unterseeboot, I will see that the fuhrer and the Admiral will here about this! (it could be my other evil twin

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Sailor Steve · 05-23-08, 11:22 AM

Well, since LS has been captain of that boat since August 2005, I'm sure an investigation into who has prior claim will clear things up.:rotfl:

If you read the whole story (and I highly recommend it) you'll find that someone else said something similar not too long ago.

Also, WELCOME ABOARD!

U-46 Commander · 05-23-08, 11:32 AM

Thanks steve, perhaps i shall tell you the truth. It is all part of Admiral Donitz plan. We have many U-boats with the same numbers, that way the enemy thinks our U-boats are incredibly speedy!! around 6000 knots perhaps?!

U-46 Commander · 05-23-08, 11:41 AM

When in command of my own U-46, I once sank over 100,000 tons of shipping, including two destroyers in 45 minutes. Sank a freighter and then ran into a convoy that had a couple of large tankers. Sank the largest one last with my deck gun and then dove to get away from a armed trawler. I have now upgraded my U-boat to the U-cruiser, with the armament of a destroyer! (Mush Martins U-boat)

Jimbuna · 05-23-08, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

If you read the whole story (and I highly recommend it) you'll find that someone else said something similar not too long ago.

Some of us remember it well

Welcome aboard Kaleun

Laughing Swordfish · 05-23-08, 07:27 PM

She's already sitting there like a plump pigeon.

Nice and quiet, hoping that we'll breathe a sigh of relief, speed off and give them a new fix.

We have risen gently on the dive planes only.

Joachim has already gone aft and whispered to the torpedo crew.

I have to look around at 12 metres to see who is ambushing who. Many a boat has fallen into that trap of a still ship.

No other escort in sight

"Funf offen!"

"Fertig!"

"Los!"

LS

Kpt. Lehmann · 05-23-08, 09:25 PM

LS,

You certainly have a way of waiting just long enough for us to start thinking, "What the heck happened to LS???"

Thanks for the fuel, mate.

Laughing Swordfish · 05-25-08, 05:19 AM

Hi Capt Lehmann.

Never far away mate! I had a couple of seperate accidents (both self-inflicted!) which caused head injuries and some hospital time.

(Quick safety tip - Do not attempt to jump over a hotel reception sofa from a standing start, or drink two bottles of wine, and a pint of vodka with your brother before going to the Wembley Cup Final)

All ok now, and I've even got my good looks back!

Sorry for the break in service

It sounds like we should have a U-46 skippers conference or reunion! Any more out there roaming the seas?

LS (Raoul de Bunsen)

Lagger123987 · 05-25-08, 12:20 PM

Damn, I need catching up to do, keep up the good stuff!

Bismarck · 05-25-08, 12:34 PM

I had U-46 a few months ago but i umm sort of got it sunk by a J&K DD.

Sailor Steve · 05-25-08, 01:43 PM

Wow, LS! I had no idea!

I'm glad your alive - and back to normal.

Jimbuna · 05-25-08, 02:09 PM

The question is.......Did your team win ?

Laughing Swordfish · 05-27-08, 03:51 PM

Thanks Guys, headache for a few days.

We did win, but I was a bit concussed, and my brother was a bit tipsy, so that I had to go and buy the whole game again on DVD, so we can both see what happened!

By the way, although I live in London I have strong family connections with Britain's most famous naval base, Portsmouth.

Ironic really, given this forum.

Anyway they won against Cardiff by just 1-0, and sent the fans crazy (except two who already were).

The last time Pompey won it was also ironic, 1939, a few short months before the outbreak of the War, so they got to keep it for 6 long years, and this is the first time, since then, they've won it back for real!

Kind regards, lads, LS

Laughing Swordfish · 05-27-08, 05:01 PM

Fifty seconds to impact.

We should dive away. But I would need a heart of stone to stop the crew crowding around the periscope vying for a peek as our stern tube races to it's work. They have been tormented enough by these escorts, and surely will be again, this is their pay back.

I don't know about pay back, I just want any destroyer off our back.

Christian cuffs and curses the boys, both in a sort of muffled way.

"Make way for the Kaleun. Let the dog see the rabbit...!"

He makes a path for me to the scope, but of course is pressing right against my back, desperate for a glimpse.

Joachim is already back from the aft torpedo compartment, stopwatch in hand.

"Fifteen seconds, Herr Kaleun!"

"Running true kameraden!" I reply as the steam wake is now clearly visible. And I think they've seen it. Yes, she's definitely been trying to pick up steam, but too little, too late.

Those destroyers, they have enough explosives to sink ten little boats like ours, and wouldn't they love to.

"Five seconds..."

Maybe I do have a heart of stone. For the last hour they have been trying to drown us all, without ever seeing us. That makes them the enemy, that reason alone is good enough.

"Here Number One. You call it."

And Christian eagerly peered through the scope.

The explosion that rolled back through the sea left all commentary redundant

"Impact! A hit! Hunter class 1,800 tons. She's breaking in the middle already! Look boys!"

Cheers are ringing out, and I'm smiling too as I head through to the med bay.

Oscar is on his bunk reading a book. Only him.

Before I can perch on the end, take my Cap off and rub my forehead, his latest Charles Dickens is down, and there is a brandy from his cabinet in my hand.

"Not many get away from those flimsy tin cans when we manage to hit them, Doc"

"Well a damned sight better chance than we stand when they hit us, Rollie"

"Yes, that's true. What novel are you up to these days?

"Well on our first patrol in U-46, it was 'Great Expectations'

We grinned

"So what is this one, then Doc?"

"You may not like it so much.."

"Come on what is it..?"

"Hard Times"

And concerned faces looked in, to see their Kapitan and their Surgeon laughing hysterically at each other all over a stupid English book

LS

05-23-08, 08:27 AM	#961
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,775 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Good Hunting __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-23-08, 10:54 AM	#962
U-46 Commander Lieutenant Join Date: May 2008 Location: The absolutely most exciting state!! Iowa! Posts: 251 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	What!!!! you have stolen my Unterseeboot, I will see that the fuhrer and the Admiral will here about this! (it could be my other evil twin ) __________________ "Loved By Few, Hated By Many, Respected By All."-The U-boats.

05-23-08, 11:22 AM	#963
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well, since LS has been captain of that boat since August 2005, I'm sure an investigation into who has prior claim will clear things up.:rotfl: If you read the whole story (and I highly recommend it) you'll find that someone else said something similar not too long ago. Also, WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-23-08, 11:32 AM	#964
U-46 Commander Lieutenant Join Date: May 2008 Location: The absolutely most exciting state!! Iowa! Posts: 251 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Thanks steve, perhaps i shall tell you the truth. It is all part of Admiral Donitz plan. We have many U-boats with the same numbers, that way the enemy thinks our U-boats are incredibly speedy!! around 6000 knots perhaps?! __________________ "Loved By Few, Hated By Many, Respected By All."-The U-boats.

05-23-08, 11:41 AM	#965
U-46 Commander Lieutenant Join Date: May 2008 Location: The absolutely most exciting state!! Iowa! Posts: 251 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	When in command of my own U-46, I once sank over 100,000 tons of shipping, including two destroyers in 45 minutes. Sank a freighter and then ran into a convoy that had a couple of large tankers. Sank the largest one last with my deck gun and then dove to get away from a armed trawler. I have now upgraded my U-boat to the U-cruiser, with the armament of a destroyer! (Mush Martins U-boat) __________________ "Loved By Few, Hated By Many, Respected By All."-The U-boats.

05-23-08, 07:27 PM	#967
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	She's already sitting there like a plump pigeon. Nice and quiet, hoping that we'll breathe a sigh of relief, speed off and give them a new fix. We have risen gently on the dive planes only. Joachim has already gone aft and whispered to the torpedo crew. I have to look around at 12 metres to see who is ambushing who. Many a boat has fallen into that trap of a still ship. No other escort in sight "Funf offen!" "Fertig!" "Los!" LS

05-23-08, 09:25 PM	#968
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,996 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	LS, You certainly have a way of waiting just long enough for us to start thinking, "What the heck happened to LS???" Thanks for the fuel, mate. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

05-25-08, 05:19 AM	#969
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Hi Capt Lehmann. Never far away mate! I had a couple of seperate accidents (both self-inflicted!) which caused head injuries and some hospital time. (Quick safety tip - Do not attempt to jump over a hotel reception sofa from a standing start, or drink two bottles of wine, and a pint of vodka with your brother before going to the Wembley Cup Final) All ok now, and I've even got my good looks back! Sorry for the break in service It sounds like we should have a U-46 skippers conference or reunion! Any more out there roaming the seas? LS (Raoul de Bunsen)

05-25-08, 12:20 PM	#970
Lagger123987 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: Little Saigon, San Jose, California Posts: 944 Downloads: 323 Uploads: 4	Damn, I need catching up to do, keep up the good stuff! __________________

05-25-08, 12:34 PM	#971
Bismarck Medic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At the bottom of the sea in my VIIC Posts: 164 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had U-46 a few months ago but i umm sort of got it sunk by a J&K DD. __________________ U-2 sunk 1942 and then... U-96 sunk 1941 U-333 sunk 1945 by a B-17. U-43 STAY TUNED hosted.filefront.com/jpanzerj

05-25-08, 01:43 PM	#972
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Wow, LS! I had no idea! I'm glad your alive - and back to normal. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-25-08, 02:09 PM	#973
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,775 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The question is.......Did your team win ? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-27-08, 03:51 PM	#974
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks Guys, headache for a few days. We did win, but I was a bit concussed, and my brother was a bit tipsy, so that I had to go and buy the whole game again on DVD, so we can both see what happened! By the way, although I live in London I have strong family connections with Britain's most famous naval base, Portsmouth. Ironic really, given this forum. Anyway they won against Cardiff by just 1-0, and sent the fans crazy (except two who already were). The last time Pompey won it was also ironic, 1939, a few short months before the outbreak of the War, so they got to keep it for 6 long years, and this is the first time, since then, they've won it back for real! Kind regards, lads, LS

05-27-08, 05:01 PM	#975
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Fifty seconds to impact. We should dive away. But I would need a heart of stone to stop the crew crowding around the periscope vying for a peek as our stern tube races to it's work. They have been tormented enough by these escorts, and surely will be again, this is their pay back. I don't know about pay back, I just want any destroyer off our back. Christian cuffs and curses the boys, both in a sort of muffled way. "Make way for the Kaleun. Let the dog see the rabbit...!" He makes a path for me to the scope, but of course is pressing right against my back, desperate for a glimpse. Joachim is already back from the aft torpedo compartment, stopwatch in hand. "Fifteen seconds, Herr Kaleun!" "Running true kameraden!" I reply as the steam wake is now clearly visible. And I think they've seen it. Yes, she's definitely been trying to pick up steam, but too little, too late. Those destroyers, they have enough explosives to sink ten little boats like ours, and wouldn't they love to. "Five seconds..." Maybe I do have a heart of stone. For the last hour they have been trying to drown us all, without ever seeing us. That makes them the enemy, that reason alone is good enough. "Here Number One. You call it." And Christian eagerly peered through the scope. The explosion that rolled back through the sea left all commentary redundant "Impact! A hit! Hunter class 1,800 tons. She's breaking in the middle already! Look boys!" Cheers are ringing out, and I'm smiling too as I head through to the med bay. Oscar is on his bunk reading a book. Only him. Before I can perch on the end, take my Cap off and rub my forehead, his latest Charles Dickens is down, and there is a brandy from his cabinet in my hand. "Not many get away from those flimsy tin cans when we manage to hit them, Doc" "Well a damned sight better chance than we stand when they hit us, Rollie" "Yes, that's true. What novel are you up to these days? "Well on our first patrol in U-46, it was 'Great Expectations' We grinned "So what is this one, then Doc?" "You may not like it so much.." "Come on what is it..?" "Hard Times" And concerned faces looked in, to see their Kapitan and their Surgeon laughing hysterically at each other all over a stupid English book LS