Excerpt of the Radio Log of "U 609" from 11.9. to 22.10.42. |
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Convoy square AL 4799, W-course, 12 knots. | ||
U-704 | ||
The sighted enemy is 3 units strong. | ||
U-704 | ||
Convoy square AL 7136. | ||
U-609 | ||
Convoy square AL 7134, course 230°, 14 knots. | ||
U-609 | ||
Convoy square AL 7137, course 210°, 10 knots. | ||
U-609 | ||
Convoy square AL 7153, course 190°. | ||
U-609 | ||
During submerged attack in fog at depth 13 meters severe depth charges, sound pursuit, extent of damage still not surveyed, convoy position 13.45 hours naval square AL 7156, course 190°, 10 knots. Repairing. | ||
Rudloff | ||
Out of service: attack periscope, flooding mechanism, main ballast tank 1, 5, 3 starboard, 7 torpedoes, both compressors torn free from their bases, both battery covers torn, starboard shaft stuffing box and two hull valves leak heavily at pressure hull flanges, clear to dive, depth A -20 meters. Return transit. Naval square AL 7164, SSW 4, Sea 3, fog and rain. | ||
Rudloff | ||
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