U-466 - 3rd War Patrol

Translation by Jerry Mason with the help of Ken Dunn and Andi Forster

Departed
Date
Arrived
Date
Days at Sea
La Pallice
29 June1943
La Pallice
16 August 1943
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Ships Attacked
No attacks
Note:  The positions in the table above and in the Google Earth patrol summary are derived from the KTB and in many cases do not match those set forth in authoritative references such as Jürgen Rohwer, Axis Submarine Successes of World War Two or the Uboat.net website.  The goal here is to present the picture relative to the U-boat and not the absolute position that the ship was attacked or sank.


 
 
           
           
           
           
     
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                                               "  U  - 466  "                        3. U-Flottille  
           
           
              Kommandant  :          Oberleutnant zur See  T  h  ä  t  e  r  
              Beginning  :                 27. May 1943  
              Ending  :                     16. August 1943  
           
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1. Copy B.d.U.  for O.K.M.
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3. Copy B.d.U.
4. Copy Kom.Adm. Uboote
5. Copy F.d.U. -West-
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7. Copy 27. U.-Flottille
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1 Summary of the Radio Log to copy 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
6 Barograph strips to copy             5
2 Outbound Orders to copy             3
 
                                 
           
               
           
           
           
           
           
           
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    27.05.43 -      
    20.06.43 La Pallice Shipyard period.  
    21.06.43 La Pallice Torpedo loading.  
    22.06.43 La Pallice Continuous provisions loading.  
    23.06.43 -      
    26.06.43 La Pallice Extension of the shipyard time, for conning tower armor plating.  
    27.06.43 La Pallice Final trim test.  
    28.06.43 La Pallice Compensation [trim] and fresh provisions loading.  
    29.06.43 La Pallice    
    07.45   Farewell from the Flottillenchef in Box 8.  Put to sea on 3rd war patrol.  
    08.15   Made fast in the lock.  
    08.50   Departed the lock  
    09.10   Taken in convoy.  
    09.35 Passed the net barrage outbound    
    12.00 BF 6853 Day's run:  Surfaced 22 nm.  
      46° 07'N, 01° 38'W    
      N 2, Sea 1-2, no swell, fair, Vis. 12 nm    
    14.30 Reached Point Pilz Speerbrecher began return transit.  
        Continued transit with 4 M-boats.  
    14.54   Dived for test dive.  
    15.05   Surface.  
    16.00 BF 6848    
    20.00 BF 6788    
    22.05 BF 9125 Released from convoy.  Continued transit with "Förster" and "Albrecht".  
    23.09 BF 9127 Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
      NNE 2, Sea 1-2, no swell, clear, Vis. 12 nm    
           
    30.06.43 Bay of Biscay    
    00.00 BF 9119    
    04.00 BF 9142    
    08.00 BF 8366 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      NEbyE 2, Sea 2, no swell, fair, Vis. 15 nm    
    12.00 BF 8536 Day's run:  Surfaced 158 nm, Submerged 23 nm.  
      44° 32'N, 05° 30'W    
      ENE 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, clear, Vis. 12 nm    
    12.05   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 0°T, 5.5 nm.  
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 29.06.43
Sun and Moon Data 30.06.43
 
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    continued      
    30.06.43      
    16.00 BF 8465    
    19.15 BF 7665 Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
      ENE 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 2/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    20.00 BF 7667    
           
    01.07.43 Outer Bay of Biscay    
    00.00 Cape Ortegal    
      BF 7659    
    04.00 BF 7681    
    08.00 BF 7675 Surfaced to charge.  
      ENE 1-2, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    09.32   "Förster" has detection on 83 cm wave.  
        Remain surfaced, because "Albrecht" and I did not hear.  
    10.41   Crash dive!  "Albrecht" sighted 5 aircraft striking from out of the cloud deck.  
    11.56   Surfaced.  Continued transit on the surface.  
    12.00 BF 7829 Day's run:  Surfaced 157 nm, Submerged 41 nm.  
      43° 36'N, 09° 38'W    
      ENE 2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 9/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    14.05   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 52°T, 12 nm.  
    14.10   Dived.  Decide to dive for 2 hours due to the continuous detections of the 3 boats. Diving depth A -40 meters.  
    16.12 BF 7842 Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
      ENE 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 2/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    17.02 BF 7844 Dived to proceed submerged, because of the cloud deck.  Surface transit no longer appears advisable.  
      ENE 2, Sea 1-2, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 8 nm  
    20.00 BF 7765    
           
    02.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 Cape Villano    
      BF 7767    
    04.00 BF 7782    
    08.00 BF 7776 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      NEbyE 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 4/10, Vis. 10 nm    
           
Sun and Moon Data 30.06.43
Sun and Moon Data 01.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 02.07.43
 
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    continued      
    02.07.43      
    09.35   "Förster" reports detection.  
    09.40   Dived due to heavy cloudiness.  
    10.40   Surfaced, surface transit continued.  
    12.00 CG 1329 Day's run:  Surfaced 78 nm, Submerged 53 nm.  
      42° 41'N, 11° 58'W    
      NEbyE 3, Sea 3, low swell, cloudy 4/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    13.00   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 214°T, 4.5 nm.  
    16.00 CG 1286    
    17.01   Outgoing Radio Message 1701/2/36:  
        Located with group 3 July 08.00 CG 14 "Albrecht" attack periscope failed.  Request orders.  
    17.42 NEbyE 3-4, Sea 3, low swell, fair, Vis. 12 nm Dived to proceed submerged depth A -40 meters.  
    20.00 CG 1515    
           
    03.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 CG 1439    
    04.00 CG 1461    
    08.00 CG 1455 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      NEbyE 5, Sea 4, low swell, fair, Vis. 8-10 nm    
    08.35   Per Radio Message from F.d.U.-West "Albrecht" detached from group.  
        Outgoing Radio Message 0824/3/59:  
        CG 14 passed outbound with "Förster".  "Albrecht" began return transit.  
        Continued to run at LF diesel-electric and course 240°.  
    12.00 CG 1472 Day's run:  Surfaced 118 nm, Submerged 42 nm.  
      41° 22'N, 14° 54'W    
      NNE 4, Sea 3, low swell, cloudy 4/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    13.35   Incoming Radio Message 1309/5/60:  
        "Thäter" and "Förster" today at 20.00 hours switch to Ireland Circuit.  
    16.00 CF 3694    
    16.12   Incoming Radio Message 1612/5/63:  
        "U-466", "Förster" head for square 60 of the large square west of disguised square UR. . .  
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 02.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 03.07.43
 
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    continued      
    03.07.43      
    18.24 CF 3921 "Aircraft!"  Aircraft bearing 90°T in approach (Martin Bomber)  
      NNE 4, Sea 3, low swell, cloudy 3/10, Vis. 8 nm  
      Comes from astern.  Boats open fire at 800 meters. the aircraft shoots back. Aircraft drops 3 bombs between both boats, all duds.  
    18.26   Both boats dive "Crash dive!", after the bombs fall and the aircraft flies off.  "Förster" observed hits and saw a parachute before diving.  
        Submerged transit continued at depth A -40 meters.  
    20.00 CF 3913    
           
    04.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 CF 3915    
    04.00 CF 3839    
    08.00 CF 3861    
    08.12 NNE 3, Sea 2, low swell, clear, Vis. 15 nm Surfaced to proved on the surface.  
    11.14   Dived according to procedure after detection by "Förster".  
    12.00 CG 3879 Day's run:  Surfaced 88 nm, Submerged 46 nm.  
      40° 17'N, 17° 06'W    
    14.15   Surfaced to continue transit on the surface.  
    15.05   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 13°T, 5 nm.  
    16.00 CF 6217    
      NNE 3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 8/10, Vis. 8 nm    
    16.12   Dived due to heavy cloudiness to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    20.00 CF 6168    
    22.12 NNE 3-4, Sea 3, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 7 nm Surfaced to ventilate the boat.  
    22.31   Dived to continue to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
           
    05.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 East of the Azores    
      CF 6191    
    04.00 CF 6189    
    08.00 CF 6422    
    09.06 NNE 3, Sea 2-3, low swell, cloudy 7/10, Vis. 9 nm Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    12.00 CF 6471 Day's run:  Surfaced 68 nm, Submerged 58 nm.  
      38° 40'N, 18° 36'W    
      NbyE 3-4, Sea 2, low swell, clear, Vis. 15 nm    
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 03.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 04.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 05.07.43
 
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    continued      
    05.07.43      
    15.00   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 348°T, 6.5 nm.  
    16.00 CF 5929    
    20.00 CF 8311    
    22.00 N 4, Sea 3, low swell, cloudy 3/10, Vis. 10 nm Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
           
    06.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 West of the Azores    
      CF 8234    
    04.00 CF 8229    
    08.00 CF 8251    
    09.00   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    12.00 CF 8169 Day's run:  Surfaced 139 nm, Submerged 35 nm.  
      36° 38'N, 21° 08'W    
      N 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 3/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    12.29   Dived for Fu.M.B. detection on 74 cm wave, duration 2 seconds.  
    14.30   Surfaced.  Proceeded on the surface.  
    15.46   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 20°T, 7.5 nm.  
    16.00 CF 8183    
    20.00 CF 8178    
    22.00   Dived for detection by "Förster".  
    23.00   Surfaced.  Continued transit on the surface.  
    23.20 Evening twilight    
           
    07.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 Southeast of the Azores    
      CF 7635    
      NNE 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 6-8/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    04.00 CF 7651    
    07.30 Morning twilight    
    08.00 CF 7569    
    12.00 CF 7584 Day's run:  Surfaced 179 nm, Submerged 7 nm.  
      35° 48'N, 24° 11'W    
      NE 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 8/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    16.00 CE 9936    
    20.00 CE 9936 Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 245°T, 8 nm.  
    23.30 Evening twilight.    
           
    08.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 South of the Azores    
      CE 9892    
      NE 3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 7/10, isolated showers, Vis. 15 nm    
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 05.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 06.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 07.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 08.07.43
 
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    continued      
    08.07.43      
    04.00 CE 9887    
    07.50 Morning twilight    
    08.00 DG 2339    
    10.31   Dived, test dive.  
    10.47   Surfaced, continued transit to objective square.  
    12.00 DG 2355 Day's run:  Surfaced 178 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      34° 31'N, 27° 46'W    
      NE 4, Sea 2-3, low swell, cloudy 6/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    14.27   Outgoing Radio Message 1210/8/143:  
        1.)  On 3 July in CF 3921 with "Förster" bombed by a Martin bomber.  Bomb aiming hindered.  Hits observed.  Parachute seen by "Förster" while diving.  No damage.  
        2.)  Position DG 2361.  
        3.)  NE 3, Sea 2, overcast, Vis. good, 108 cbm.  
    15.00   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 113°T, 6.5 nm.  
    16.00 DG 2371    
    20.00 DG 2523    
    22.58   Dived for detection on 140 cm wave, again revolving, duration 2 seconds.  Proceeded submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    23.50 Evening twilight    
           
    09.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.03 South of the Azores Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
      ENE 3-4. Sea 3, low swell, cloudy 4/10, Vis. 7 nm    
    04.00 DG 2467    
    08.00 DG 2476    
    08.15 Morning twilight    
    11.02   Dived, test dive.  
    11.16   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    12.00 DG 1932 Day's run:  Surfaced 184 nm, Submerged 4 nm.  
      32° 56'N, 30° 56'W    
      EbyS 2-3, Sea 1-2, low swell, cloudy 5/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    16.00 DG 1951    
    19.56   Incoming Radio Message 1938/9/185:  
        "Thäter", and "Förster" on 10 July 08.00 switch to America II Circuit.  
    20.00 DG 1869 Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 48°T, 23 nm.  
           
Sun and Moon Data 08.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 09.07.43
 
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    10.07.43 Central Atlantic    
      Southwest of the Azores    
    00.00 DG 1867    
      EbyS 2, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 2/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    00.05 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DG 1876    
    08.00 DG 4132    
    08.35 Morning twilight.    
    12.00 DG 4127 Day's run:  Surfaced 165 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      31° 50'N, 33° 50'W    
      SE 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 2/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    13.03   Dived, test dive.  
    13.15   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    16.00 DF 6369 Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 202°T, 2 nm.  
    20.00 DF 6386    
    20.12   Incoming Radio Message 1924/10/351:  
        After completion of the last ordered supply "Metz" proceed to square 9595 of the large square DG and there give 35 cbm and one week's provisions each to "Förster" and "Thäter" . . .  
    21.05   On course 190° and 7 knots in transit to supply square.  
           
    11.07.43 Central Atlantic    
      South of Colorado Bank    
    00.00 DF 6624    
      SE 2, Sea 1, low swell, clear, 1-2/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    00.05 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DF 6657    
    08.00 DF 6913    
    08.35 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DF 6945 Day's run:  Surfaced 144 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      29° 54'N, 35° 15'W    
      SE 1, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 4/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    13.10   Dived, test dive.  
    13.22   Surfaced, transit to supply square continued.  
    16.00 DF 6975    
    20.00 DF 9311    
           
    12.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DF 9269    
      ESE 3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 4/10, Vis. 8 nm    
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 10.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 11.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 12.07.43
 
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    continued      
    12.07.43      
    00.10 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DF 9533    
    08.00 DF 9568    
    09.50   "Metz" in sight ahead to starboard.  
    10.15 DF 9591 Begin fuel and provisions transfer.  
      ESE 1, Sea 1, low swell, clear, 1-2/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    12.00 DF 9594 Day's run:  Surfaced 144 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      27° 47'N, 35° 52'W    
      ESE 1, Sea 1, low swell, clear, 2/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    15.00 DF 9586 Fuel and provisions transfer ended.  
        Only 28 cbm supplied, because torpedo compensating tanks were pumped out ahead of time.  
    15.05   Continued transit on course 240° and economical transit speed.  
    16.00 DF 9588    
    18.51   Incoming Radio Message 1758/12/384:  
        After supply "Thäter" head for EP 40.  
    19.30   At economical transit speed came to course 210°.  
    20.00 DF 9814    
    23.50   Outgoing Radio Message 2350/12/389:  
        Supply completed with "Förster".   "Metz" inventory 340 cbm.  ESE 2, Sea 1, Vis. good, 1032 mb, steady, 128 cbm.  
           
    13.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DF 9768    
      SES 1, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 3/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    01.10 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DR 3232    
    08.00 DR 3256    
    09.15 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DR 3279 Day's run:  Surfaced 165 nm, Submerged 0 nm.  
      25° 49'N, 37° 38'W    
      E 2, Sea 1, low swell, clear, 1/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    12.48   Dived, test dive.  
    13.15   Surfaced, continued transit to objective square.  
    16.00 DR 3541    
    16.42   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 223°T, 15 nm.  
    20.00 DR 3489    
           
Sun and Moon Data 12.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 13.07.43
 
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    14.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DR 3741    
      NEbyE 2, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 6/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    00.10 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DR 5332    
    08.00 DR 5355    
    09.20 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DR 5612 Day's run:  Surfaced 194 nm, Submerged 1.5 nm.  
      23° 03'N, 39° 33'W    
      NEbyE 3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 4/10, rain in patches, Vis. 12 nm    
    12.24   Dived, test dive.  
    12.42   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    16.00 DR 5563    
    17.00   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 335°T, 11 nm.  
    20.00 DR 5559    
           
    15.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DR 5587    
      ENE 3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 8/10, Vis. 8 nm    
    00.15 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DR 5818    
    08.00 DR 5769    
    09.30 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DR 8131 Day's run:  Surfaced 132 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      21° 18'N, 40° 50'W    
      NEbyE 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, clear, 2/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    16.00 DR 8152    
    20.00 DR 8176    
           
    16.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DR 8414    
      NEbyE 2, Sea 2, low swell, clear, 1/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    00.10 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DR 7664    
    08.00 DR 7685    
    09.40 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DR 7916 Day's run:  Surfaced 138 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      19° 18'N, 42° 08'W    
      NEbyE 2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 9/10, Vis. 10 nm    
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 14.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 15.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 16.07.43
 
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    continued      
    16.07.43      
    14.25   Dived, test dive.  
    14.43   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    16.00 DR 7947    
    17.20   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 211°T, 14.5 nm.  
    20.00 DR 1234    
           
    17.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DR 1255    
      NE 4, Sea 3, low swell, overcast 8/10, Vis. 8 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 50°T, 1.0 nm.  
    00.05 Evening twilight    
    04.00 DR 1279    
    08.00 DR 1517    
    09.50 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DR 1468 Day's run:  Surfaced 152 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      17° 07'N, 43° 26'W    
           
    12.10   Dived, test dive.  
    12.32   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    16.00 DR 1723    
    17.05   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 193°T, 5 nm.  
    20.00 DR 1754    
    22.34   Incoming Radio Message 2112/17/375:  
        As attack area "Thäter" occupy sea area between EO 62, 65 69 and EP 69 and 63.  
           
    18.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DR 1774    
      NEbyE 4-5, Sea 4, medium swell, cloudy 5/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    00.05 Evening twilight    
    00.05   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 325°T, 6 nm.  
    04.00 EF 6338    
    08.00 EF 6359    
    10.00 Morning twilight    
    12.00 EF 6387 Day's run:  Surfaced 148 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      15° 02'N, 44° 43'W    
      NEbyE 4, Sea 3-4, medium swell, overcast 9/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    16.00 EF 6642    
    20.06   Dived crash dive for training and test dive.  
    20.45   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
           
    19.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 EF 6821    
      NEbyE 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, cloudy 6/10, Vis. 10 nm    
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 16.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 17.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 18.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 19.07.43
 
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    continued      
    19.07.43      
    00.05   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 296°T, 8 nm.  
    00.10 Evening twilight    
    04.00 EF 6845    
    08.00 EF 6796    
    10.15 Morning twilight    
    12.00 EF 9134 Day's run:  Surfaced 150 nm, Submerged 1.0 nm.  
      13° 01'N, 46° 12'W    
      NEbyW 2, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 7/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    16.00 EF 9158    
    16.36   Dived, test dive.  
    16.55   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    17.14   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 94°T, 9 nm.  
    20.00 EF 9188    
           
    20.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 EF 9443    
      ENE 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 2/10, Vis. 15 nm    
    00.10 Evening twilight    
    04.00 EF 9475    
    08.00 EF 8936    
    10.15 Morning twilight    
    12.00 EF 8964 Day's run:  Surfaced 143 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      10° 54'N, 47° 12'W    
      NEbyE 1, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 5/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    16.00 EF 8988    
    16.00   Dived, test dive.  
    16.21   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 EP 2343    
           
    21.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 EP 2374    
      ESE 1, Sea 0, low swell, overcast 8/10, Vis. 7-8 nm    
    01.00 Evening twilight    
    04.00 EP 2535    
    08.00 EP 2553    
    10.30 Morning twilight    
    12.00 EP 2587 Day's run:  Surfaced 152 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      8° 42'N, 48° 22'W    
      SWbyW 1, Sea 0, low swell, overcast, 7/10, Vis. 8 nm    
    15.00   Dived, test dive.  
    15.24   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    16.00 EP 2842    
    17.22   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 253°T, 11 nm.  
    20.00 EP 2794    
           
Sun and Moon Data 19.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 20.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 21.07.43
 
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    22.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 East of Guyana    
      EP 5128    
      ENE 2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 10/10, occasional rain, Vis. 12 nm    
    00.05 Evening twilight    
    04.00 EP 5149    
    08.00 EP 5411    
    10.40 Morning twilight    
    12.00 EP 4662 Day's run:  Surfaced 154 nm, Submerged 0.5 nm.  
      6° 32'N, 49° 46'W    
      SE 2, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 5/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    13.15   Dived for detection on 157 cm wave, 6 second duration, repeating.  Proceeded submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    14.24   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    16.00 EP 4655    
    16.15   Short detection on 148 cm wave, remained on the surface due to good visibility.  
    17.26   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 164°T, 14.5 nm.  
    18.15   Dived "Crash dive!" flying boat bearing 280°T, 12000 meters away.  Initially to depth A +20 meters, then went to depth A -40 meters.  
    19.36   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 EP 4672    
           
    23.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 East of French Guyana    
      EP 4863    
      SEbyS 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 2/10, Vis. 14 nm    
    00.15 Evening twilight Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 314°T, 9 nm.  
    04.00 EP 4886 Reached the 200-meter line.  Initially wanted to go back and forth in my operations area 3-4 days on the 200-meter line and later possibly go closer to the coast.  
    04.08   Dived to listen.  No bearings.  
    04.35   Surfaced.  
    06.13   Dived for detection on 134 cm wave, 2 second impulses, recurring.  Skilled operator.  [Used radar] sparingly.  
    08.00 EP 4851    
    08.36   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    10.40   Dived to proceed submerged.  
    12.00 EP 4815 Day's run:  Surfaced 135 nm, Submerged 15 nm.  
      5° 50'N, 51° 14'W    
      NEbyE 2, Sea 1, low swell, cloudy 6/10, Vis. 4 nm    
           
Sun and Moon Data 21.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 22.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 23.07.43
 
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    continued      
    23.07.43      
    16.00 EP 4811 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    16.05 6° 00'N, 51° 21'W "Aircraft"  Flying boat (Type Catalina) bearing 260°T, 3000 meters approaching out of a rain squall.  [The boat ] Opened fire at 1200 meters.  [The aircraft] Turned away with good hit effects.  Four medium caliber bombs  50-100 meters ahead of the bow.  Aircraft weapons shooting with light weapons.  Delay setting of bombs observed perfectly.  
      SE 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 9/10, occasional showers, Vis. 7-8 nm  
    16.09   Dive "Crash dive" immediately after over flight.  
        Except for some machine gun holes and glass damage no failures.  
    20.00 EP 4578    
    20.39   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    21.37   Dived detection on 147 cm wave, 3-4 seconds duration.  Recurring.  
    23.18   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    23.23 EP 4557 Dive "Crash dive" for aircraft unrecognized type.  
      06° 22'N, 50° 59'W 4 bombs at depth A +20 meters.  No damage.  
      SE 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 7/10, Vis. 10 nm Initially set off to the east northeast due to unfavorable weather and to acquire missing Serial No's., and then to advance in the west of the operations area to the coast.  
           
    24.07.43 Central Atlantic East of French Guyana    
    00.00 EP 4558    
    04.00 EP 4556    
    08.00 EP 4562    
    12.16 EP 4641 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      6° 35'N, 50° 28'W Day's run:  Surfaced 16 nm, Submerged 68 nm.  
      ENE 0-1, Sea 0, low swell, cloudy 5/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    14.00   Dived detection on 138 cm wave.  3 second duration, recurring, volume 3.  
        Proceeding submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    16.00 EP 4655    
    17.07   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    17.58   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 333°T, 66 nm.  
    20.00 EP 4322    
      SEbyE 4, Sea 2-3, cloudy 5/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    20.33 EP 4323 Out of a cloud bearing 0°T, 4000 meters away a "Liberator".  
      7° 48'N, 49° 58'W "Aircraft!"  Opened fire at 1500 meters.  Several hits observed.  1 engine and tail set on fire by anti-aircraft weapons.  Four very accurate bombs at the stern.  Shot at by [aircraft] on board weapons.  
        Went to depth A +20 meters, later continued submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
        Damage:  Junkers compressor, round dipole antenna, glass damage.  First Watch Officer and Masch.Gfr Liebig seriously wounded, Kommandant, Second Watch Officer and Ob.Strm. lightly wounded  
        First Watch Officer:  Shot fracture of the left ulna at the wrist  
           
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 23.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 24.07.43
 
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    continued      
    24.07.43   with soft tissue destruction.  Multiple splinter injury to the right forearm, the left shoulder and in the right knee area.  
        Masch.Gfr. Liebig:  Bullet fragment bullet lodged in the body with strong arterial bleeding in the left side of the neck, just below the left ear with extreme loss of blood.  
        Kommandant:  Bullet fragment in the front left shoulder.  
        Second Watch Officer:  Gaping, about 2 cm wide, 12 cm long laceration (graze wound) over the left shoulder blade.  
        Ob.Strm.:  Numerous splinter wounds in the area of the right knee joint.  
        After first over flight "Crash dive!" dived.  
    [Artz = Doctor, Oberassistenzarzt = Leutnant rank - medical officer] Arzt, Oberassistenzarzt Dr. R ü p i n g, has proved himself well.  
      Had the impression after the previous 3 attacks, that the aircraft waited for the boat to dive. They attacked only when they noticed, by the boat remaining on the surface, that boat did not want to dive.  
      Began return transit, because only the Obersteuerman is watch capable and the condition of the First Watch Officer requires very quick military hospital admission.  
      Kommandant and Second Watch Officer conditionally watch capable in remote areas.  
           
    25.07.43 Central Atlantic Northeast of French Guyana    
    00.00 EP 1997    
    04.08 EP 1991 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      SE 2-3, Sea 2, low-swell, overcast 8/10, Vis. 1-2 nm    
    04.57   Dived detection on 147 cm wave, 2 second duration, recurring, volume 3, proceeded submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    08.14 EP 1966 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      8° 22'N, 49° 37'W    
    08.42   Dived "Crash dive".  Searchlight from aircraft directly astern 5-6000 meters away.  No detection noted.  
    12.00 EP 2717 Day's run:  Surfaced 65 nm, Submerged 47 nm.  
      8° 28'N, 49° 34'W    
    13.01   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    13.13 8° 34'N, 49° 30'W Dived "Crash dive!"  Aircraft bearing 100°T, 6-8000 meters flew past.  Type unrecognized.  Went to depth A +20 meters, after 15 minutes to depth A -40 meters.   
    15.01   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    15.05 8° 36'N, 49° 28'W Dived "Crash dive" for aircraft bearing 300°T, 8000 meters away in parallel flight.  Type unrecognized.  
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 24.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 25.07.43
 
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    continued      
    25.07.43      
    16.15 EP 2712 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      S 2-3, Sea 2, medium swell, overcast 8/10, Vis. 8 nm    
    18.00 EP 2488 Dived "Crash dive" for "Liberator" bearing 230°T in parallel flight 7-8000 meters away.  
      8° 43'N, 49° 14'W  
        20 minutes after "Crash dive" continued submerged transit at depth A -40 meters.  
    20.00 EP 2488    
           
    26.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.33 Northeast of French Guyana Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  2 "Aphrodite" deployed.  
      EP 2489  
      S 2-3, Sea 2, medium swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 1-2 nm    
    04.00 EP 2557    
    05.57   Dived after charging.  Proceeded submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    08.00 EP 2526    
    12.00 EP 2297 Day's run:  Surfaced 86 nm, Submerged 32 nm.  
      9° 36'N, 48° 00'W    
    16.01 EP 2295 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      SW 2-3, Sea 2, medium swell, overcast 6/10, Vis. 8-10 nm    
    18.06 EP 2342 Dived "Crash dive" for 4-engined aircraft bearing 90°T, 10000 meters away.  Flew past.  15 minutes after "Crash dive" went to depth A -40 meters.  
      10° 07'N, 47° 42'W  
    20.00 EP 2318    
           
    27.07.43 Central Atlantic    
      EP 2316    
      NW 2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 500-1000 meters    
    00.27   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
        4 "Aphrodite" deployed.  
    04.00 EF 8961    
    08.00 EF 9448    
      W 3, Sea 2, medium swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 1-2000 meters    
    10.01   Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
        Rest for the Obersteuermann, at first the only watch stander.  
    12.00   Day's run:  Surfaced 150 nm, Submerged 46 nm.  
    16.21 EF 9198 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  Kommandant and Second Watch Officer conditionally ready for watch standing.  
      SW 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 7-8 nm  
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 25.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 26.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 27.07.43
 
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    continued      
    27.07.43      
    17.53   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 149°T, 80 nm.  
    20.00 EF 9562    
      SW 1, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 4-6/10, Vis. 10 nm    
           
    28.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 EF 9349    
      NE 3-4, Sea 3, medium swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 2-3 nm    
    00.10 Evening twilight    
    04.00 EF 6991    
    08.00 EG 4479    
    10.03   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 231°T, 10 nm.  
    10.10 Morning twilight    
    12.00 EG 4431 Day's run:  Surfaced 256 nm, Submerged 10 nm.  
      14° 48'N, 43° 40'W    
    13.38   Outgoing Radio Message 0915/28/378 and outgoing Radio Message 11.15/28/380:  
        1.)  23 July 16.07 hours EP 4811 attacked by "Catalina".  Repelled.  Hits obtained.  4 bombs ahead of the bow.  
        2.)  24 July 20.33 hours EP 4323 attack by "Liberator".  Repelled.  1 engine and tail set on fire by anti-aircraft weapons.  4 well placed bombs at the stern.  First Watch Officer, 1 soldier heavily wounded, Kommandant, Second Watch Officer, Obstrm. lightly wounded.  Fast return transit.  
        3.)  Air like "Biscay".  Detection day and night on 130-160 cm - continuous - No sea traffic.  
        4.)  Junkers compressor, round dipole antenna out of service - continued from 0915 - Request for compressor:  power unit exhaust gas side, toothed rack 2 with connector, forward gear shaft with cog, bearing guide and pins.  
        5.)  Missing Serial No's. from 23 July 382 - 93 and 314 - 18, 85 cbm.  Position EG 4429.  All naval squares.  
                                                                    "Thäter".  
    16.00 EG 4165    
      NEbyE 4-5, Sea 3-4, medium swell, overcast 5/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    20.00 EG 1871    
    23.50 Evening twilight.    
           
    29.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 EG 1579 Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 26°T, 9 nm.  
      NE 3, Sea 3, low swell, cloudy 2/10, Vis. 8 nm  
    04.00 EG 1528    
    08.00 EG 1283    
    09.55 Morning twilight.    
           
Sun and Moon Data 27.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 28.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 29.07.43
 
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    continued      
    29.07.43      
    12.00 EG 1234 Day's run:  Surfaced 225 nm, Submerged 0 nm.  
      18° 35'N, 42° 38'W    
      NEbyE 4, Sea 3, low swell, cloudy 5/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    15.00   Dived.  Test dive.  
    15.30   Surfaced continued return transit.  
    16.00 DR 7869    
      NEbyE 3-4, Sea 2-3, low swell, clear 2/10, Vis. 15-18 nm    
    20.00 DR 7678    
    23.50 Evening twilight    
           
    30.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DR 7621    
      NEbyE 3, Sea 2-3, low swell, overcast 3/10, Vis. 3-4 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 137°T, 4 nm.  
    04.00 DR 7359    
    08.00 DR 7331    
    09.45 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DR 4939 Day's run:  Surfaced 226 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      21° 59'N, 41° 31'W    
      ENE 4, Sea 3-4, low swell, overcast 7/10, Vis. 8-10 nm    
    16.00 DR 5445    
    16.25   Dived.  Test dive.  
    16.55   Surfaced, continued return transit.  
    20.00 DR 5181    
    23.45 Evening twilight    
           
    31.07.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DR 2791    
      NE 3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 3/10, Vis. 2-3 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 0°T, 3 nm.  
    04.00 DR 2499    
    08.00 DR 2518    
    09.30 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DR 2273 Day's run:  Surfaced 254 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      26° 01'N, 40° 20'W    
      NE 2, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 5/10, Vis. 10-12 nm    
           
Sun and Moon Data 29.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 30.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 31.07.43
 
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    continued      
    31.07.43      
    16.00 DR 2225    
    16.20   Dived.  Test dive.  
    16.47   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 DF 8872    
    23.45 Evening twilight    
           
    01.08.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DF 8587    
      ENE 4, Sea 3, low swell, overcast 7/10, Vis. 3-4 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 6°T, 14 nm.  
    04.00 DF 8528    
    08.00 DF 8283    
    09.15 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DF 8234 Day's run:  Surfaced 198 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      29° 14'N, 39° 24'W    
      NEbyE 2, Sea 1-2, low swell, overcast 3/10, Vis. 10-12 nm    
    16.00 DR 5868    
    16.59   Dived.  Test dive.  
    17.29   Surfaced, transit continued on the surface.  
    20.00 DF 5677    
    23.45 Evening twilight    
           
    02.08.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DF 5621    
      NbyE 3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 2/10, Vis. 3-4 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 115°T, 9 nm.  
    04.00 DF 5355    
    08.00 DF 2986    
    09.05 Morning twilight    
    12.00 DF 2938 Day's run:  Surfaced 219 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      32° 44'N, 38° 09'W    
      N 3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 7/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    16.00 DF 2693    
      NbyW 3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 5/10, Vis. 12 nm    
    17.29   Dived.  Test dive.  
    18.02   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 DF 3414    
    23.45 Evening twilight    
           
Sun and Moon Data 31.07.43
Sun and Moon Data 01.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 02.08.43
 
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    03.08.43 Central Atlantic    
    00.00 DF 3145    
      NbyW 3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 6/10, Vis. 3-4 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 248°T, 5.5 nm.  
    04.00 DF 3113    
      N 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 2/10, Vis. 2-3 nm    
    08.00 CD 9854    
    08.55 Morning twilight    
    12.00 CD 9585 Day's run:  Surfaced 190 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      35° 49'N, 37° 14'W    
      NbyW 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 5/10, Vis. 10-12 nm    
    16.00 CD 9531    
    16.31   Dived.  Test dive.  
    17.14   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 CD 9236    
    23.40 Evening twilight    
           
    04.08.43 Central Atlantic  West of the Azores    
    00.00 CD 6947    
      W 2, Sea 1-2, low swell, overcast 5/10, Vis. 3-4 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 189°T, 13 nm.  
    00.10   Outgoing Radio Message 2350/3/390:  
        Question group return transit and spare Junkers compressor parts.  Position OO 6971."    "Thäter".  
    02.01   Incoming Radio Message 0056/4/393:  
        To "Thäter"  
        Return transit alone.  Take over of Junkers compressor spare parts not possible.  
    04.00 CD 6918    
    08.00 CD 6652    
      W 3, Sea 2-3, low swell, overcast 9/10, Vis. 2 nm    
    08.50 Morning twilight    
    12.00 CD 6359 Day's run:  Surfaced 239 nm, Submerged 3 nm.  
      39° 43'N, 35° 54'W    
      WbyN 4, Sea 3, medium swell, overcast 9-10/10, Vis. 6 nm    
    16.00 CD 3992    
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 03.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 04.08.43
 
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    continued      
    04.08.43      
      NEbyE 5, Sea 4, medium swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 7-8 nm    
    16.57   Dived.  Test dive.  
    17.16   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 CE 1714    
    23.40 Evening twilight    
           
    05.08.43 Central Atlantic  northwest of the Azores    
    00.00 CE 1448    
      NEbyE 2-3, Sea 2, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 3-4 nm    
    04.00 CE 1461    
    08.00 CE 1516    
    08.30 Morning twilight    
    12.00 CE 1294 Day's run:  Surfaced 208 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      42° 07'N, 33° 24'W    
      NE 2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 8/10, Vis. 10 nm    
    16.00 CE 1349    
    16.36   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 170°T, 5 nm.  
    17.05   Dived.  Test dive.  
    17.25   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 CE 1363    
    23.40 Evening twilight    
           
    06.08.43 Central Atlantic  north of the Azores    
    00.00 CE 2126    
      NE 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 5/10, Vis. 3-4 nm Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 24°T, 2.2 nm.  
    04.00 BD 8976    
    08.00 BD 8967    
      E 1-2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 9/10, Vis. 4 nm    
    08.05 Morning twilight    
    12.00 BD 9742 Day's run:  Surfaced 202 nm, Submerged 1.5 nm.  
      43° 28'N, 29° 17'W    
      SEbyS 1-2, Sea 1-2, low swell, overcast 9-10/10, Vis. 8 nm    
    16.00 BD 9726 Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 84°T, 6.5 nm.  
           
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 04.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 05.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 06.08.43
 
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    continued      
    06.08.43      
    16.37   Dived.  Test dive.  
    16.51   Surfaced continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 BD 9577    
    23.35 Evening twilight    
    23.45   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 69°T, 5 nm.  
           
    07.08.43 Central Atlantic  north of the Azores    
    00.00 BD 9558    
      SbyE 3, Sea 2, overcast 3/10, Vis. 3-4 nm    
    04.00 BD 9641    
    07.30 Morning twilight    
    08.00 BD 9622    
      S 2, Sea 1-2, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 5 nm    
    12.00 BD 9396 Day's run:  Surfaced 203 nm, Submerged 1.5 nm.  
      44° 51'N, 25° 02'W    
      SWbyS 2, Sea 1, overcast 10/10, Vis. 8 nm    
    16.00 BE 7158    
    17.00   Dived.  Test dive.  
    17.19   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    20.00 BE 7217    
    20.05   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 72°T, 9 nm.  
    23.15 Evening twilight    
           
    08.08.43 Atlantic  entrance to the Bay of Biscay    
    00.00 BE 7223    
      SSW 2, Sea 1, overcast 10/10, Vis. 3-4 nm    
    04.00 BE 4978    
    07.15 Morning twilight    
    08.00 BE 4989    
    12.00 BE 5778 Day's run:  Surfaced 219 nm, Submerged 1 nm.  
      45° 36'N, 20° 14'W    
      SW 3, Sea 2, overcast 10/10, Vis. 7-8 nm    
    14.40   Incoming Radio Message 1219/8/21:  
        To "Thäter" and "Löser"  
        Return transit under the cover of the Spanish coast, for this purpose head for naval square CF 2230 or 2260 then along the coast to BF 89, then Point "Schloß".  Remain unnoticed by all means.  Proceed submerged by day, surfaced at night.  Territorial waters need not be taken into account."  
           
Sun and Moon Data 06.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 07.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 08.08.43
 
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    continued      
    08.08.43      
    14.45   Came to course 180°.  
    16.00 BE 8125    
    16.24   Dived.  Test dive.  
    16.47   Surfaced, continued transit on the surface.  
    19.06   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 145°T, 1.5 nm.  
    20.00 BE 8182    
    23.00 Evening twilight    
           
    09.08.43 Atlantic  entrance to the Bay of Biscay    
    00.00 BE 8452    
      WbyS 2, Sea 1, overcast 10/10, Vis. 3-4 nm    
    04.00 BE 8488    
    07.20 Morning twilight    
    07.40   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 207°T, 9.5 nm.  
    08.00 BE 8758    
      W 1-2, Sea 1, overcast 3/10, Vis. 6-8 nm    
    10.30   Course change to 90°.  
        Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    12.00 CF 2311 Day's run:  Surfaced 192 nm, Submerged 5 nm.  
      42° 48'N, 19° 46'W    
    16.00 CF 2321    
    20.00 CF 2323    
           
    10.08.43 Atlantic west of Cape Finisterre    
    00.00 CF 2332 Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
      ENE 2, Sea 1, overcast 10/10, Vis. 3 nm 2 "Aphrodite" deployed.  
    04.00 CF 3133    
    06.03   Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    08.00 CF 3222    
    12.00 CF 3231 Day's run:  Surfaced 85 nm, Submerged 57 nm.  
      42° 48'N, 16° 36'W    
    16.00 CF 3233    
    20.00 CF 3313    
    23.56   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
        2 "Aphrodite" deployed.  
           
    11.08.43 Atlantic west of Cape Finisterre    
    00.00 CF 3322    
      NEbyN 2, Sea 1, low swell, overcast 5, Vis. 4 nm (moonlit)    
    01.45   Incoming Radio Message 0932/10/50:  
        To "Löser" and "Thäter"  
        Correction for Serial No. 21 of 8 August CF to CG."  "F.d.U. West".  
           
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 08.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 09.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 10.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 11.08.43
 
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    continued      
    11.08.43      
    04.00 CG 1122    
    04.58   Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    08.00 CG 1133    
    12.00 CG 1212 Day's run:  Surfaced 68 nm, Submerged 59 nm.  
      42° 48'N, 13° 47'W    
    16.00 CG 1221    
    20.00 CG 1223    
    23.56   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
        2 "Aphrodite" deployed.  
           
    12.08.43 Atlantic west of Cape Finisterre    
    00.00 CG 1232    
      NE 2, Sea 1-2, overcast 9/10, Vis. 3 nm    
    03.55   Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    04.00 CG 1332    
    08.00 CG 2111    
    12.00 CG 2113 Day's run:  Surfaced 56 nm, Submerged 60 nm.  
      42° 48'N, 11° 08'W    
    16.00 CG 2122    
    20.00 CG 2131    
    23.58   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
        2 "Aphrodite"deployed.  
           
    13.08.43 Atlantic west of Cape Finisterre    
    00.00 CG 2133    
      NE 3-4, Sea 2-3, overcast 8/10, Vis. 3-4 nm    
    04.00 CG 2232    
    04.07   Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -40 meters.  
    06.14   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 256°T, 28 nm.  
    08.00 CG 2229    
    12.00 CG 2231 Day's run:  Surfaced 52 nm, Submerged 57 nm.  
      42° 50'N, 9° 28'W    
    16.00 BF 8794    
    20.00 BF 7868    
    23.06   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 210°T, 6.5 nm.  
    23.47   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
           
    14.08.43 Atlantic  northwest Spanish coast.    
    00.00 BF 7944    
      NE 3-4, Sea 2-3, overcast 6-8 nm, Vis. 6 nm    
    04.00 BF 7926    
      NE 3-4, Sea 2-3, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 3 nm    
           
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 11.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 12.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 13.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 14.08.43
 
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    continued      
    14.08.43      
    06.18   Dived to proceed submerged at depth A -20 meters.  
    08.00 BF 8721    
    12.00 BF 8722 Day's run:  Surfaced 73 nm, Submerged 52 nm.  
      43° 46'N, 7° 18'W    
    16.00 BF 8731    
    20.00 BF 8736    
    23.05   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    23.16   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 240°T, 6 nm.  
           
    15.08.43 Bay of Biscay Spanish north coast    
    00.00 BF 8824 In the entire coastal area from CG 2231 - BF 8912 numerous fishing vessels.  Rarely more than 5-8 nm from the coast.  Sometimes proceed dimmed.  Medium coastal traffic, running at the Spanish north coast about 8 nm offshore.  It is most favorable to proceed 10 nm off the coast.  With moonshine drive settings up to 2 x HF are possible.  
      NbyW 1, Sea 0-1, low swell, overcast 10/10, Vis. 4-5 nm  
    04.00 BF 8912    
    08.00 BF 8656    
    12.00 BF 8661 Day's run:  Surfaced 92 nm, Submerged 50 nm.  
      44° 22'N, 4° 34'W    
    16.00 BF 8636    
    20.00 BF 9177    
    23.00   Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
           
    16.08.43 Bay of Biscay    
    00.00 BF 9143 Incoming Radio Message 1547/15/47:  
      NbyE 2, Sea 1, no swell, Vis. 5 nm, moonlit To "Löser" and "Thäter"  
      Escort positioned at 12.00 hours at meeting point.  Radio beacon for "Thäter" will operate from 02.00 hours.  
    02.25   Dived to proceed submerged.  
    04.00 BF 9134    
    06.00 Point "Schloß" Surfaced to proceed on the surface.  
    06.32   Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix 210°T, 7 nm.  
    08.00 BF 6789    
    11.30 Point "Pilz" Taken in convoy.  
    12.00   Day's run:  Surfaced 117 nm, Submerged 55 nm.  
    16.16 Passed La Pallice barrage    
    16.40 Made fast torpedo boat pier Welcome by the Flottillenchef.  
        Remaining day's run:  Surfaced 40 nm.  
           
                               Total distance covered:  Surfaced 8140 nm, Submerged 912 nm.  
                               = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =  
    [Note: Based on the sum of the daily day's run figures, "Surfaced distance covered" above (8140 nm) would appear to be the total distance covered (surfaced and submerged) rather than only distance covered on the surface]  
           
                     On board, 16 August 1943.  
                                    
                    Oberleutnant z.See and Kommandant  
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
Sun and Moon Data 14.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 15.08.43
Sun and Moon Data 16.08.43

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                    Comments of the Befehlshabers der Unterseeboote
 
 

                    on the K.T.B. of "U-466" (Thäter) from 29.6. - 16.8.1943.

 
     
 

        The Kommandant had to abort the patrol because of numerous casualties of the bridge crew by strafing fire after the aircraft attack on 24 July.

 
 
         The behavior with respect to the numerous aircraft attacks was good.  Otherwise no success possibilities presented themselves to the Kommandant.
 
     
   

For the Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote

 
    - The Chief of the Operations Department -  
 
                      
     
                                                      
     
 


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