"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 18 September 1939 at 13.19 hours the English fishing trawler "ST. ALVIS" at φ = 58°10'N, λ = 9°17'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 ff of the Prize Regulations.  
     
  Findings:  
 
Name and size of ship: "ST. ALVIS", 271 GRT.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Hull.
Port of departure: Fleetwood.
Port of destination: Fleetwood.
Flag showed when stopped None
 
     
          The ship is an enemy (Article 6 Prize Regulations).  It is subject to destruction because boarding is not possible.  His operations area was far beyond the coast and therefore the notion of the "coastal fisherman" cannot come into question.  
          The catching and radio gear was thrown overboard.  
          Because the lifeboat into which the 13 heads strong crew had already fled hardly possessed freeboard and did not appear seaworthy to me, the crew were sent to the steamer and released.  
          Attempt to escape, resistance measures from my point of view have not taken place.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
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"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 18 September 1939 at 18.48 hours the English fishing trawler "ARLITA" at φ = 58°09'N, λ = 9°17'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 of the Prize Regulations.  
     
  Findings:  
 
Name and size of ship: "ARLITA", 325 tons.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Fleetwood.
Port of departure: Fleetwood.
Port of destination: Fleetwood.
Set flag: None
 
     
          The steamer is an enemy (Article 6 Prize Regulations).  It is subject to destruction because boarding is not possible.  His operations area was far beyond the coast and therefore the notion of the "coastal fisherman" cannot come into question.  
          The ship was ordered to follow the boat to two other now sighted smoke feathers that also turned out to be fishing trawlers.  After stopping the two new steamers ("LORD MINTO", "NANCY HAGUE") the papers were checked.  Subsequently, the ship was sunk by gunfire.  
          The crew that had taken to the lifeboat, was instructed to transfer aboard the fishing trawler "NANCY HAGUE".  
          The papers were released to the Captain.  
          Attempt to escape and definite hostile behavior were not present.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 18 September 1939 at 19.00 hours the English fishing trawler "NANCY HAUGE" at φ = 58°09'N, λ = 9°17'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 of the Prize Regulations.  
     
  Findings:  
 
Name and size of ship: "NANCY HAGUE", ~ 285 tons.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home, departure and destination port: Fleetwood.
Set flag: None.
 
     
          The steamer is an enemy (Article 6 Prize Regulations).  He is subject to destruction, because boarding is not possible.  His operations area was far beyond the coast and therefore the notion of the "coastal fisherman" cannot come into effect.  But was not sunk, because it was brought up together with two other steam trawlers ("LORD MINTO", "ARLITA") it emerged as the smallest and oldest, and the lifeboat was not considered a safe place for the crews.  
          The crew of the fishing trawlers "LORD MINTO", "ARLITA" were transferred to him, thereafter released to the home port.  
          The steamer tried to escape and made use of his radio transmitter by sending out warning calls.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 18 September 1939 at 19.00 hours the English fishing trawler "LORD MINTO" at φ = 58°09'N, λ = 9°17'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 of the Prize Regulations.  
     
  Findings:  
 
Name and size of ship: "LORD MINTO", 295 tons.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Fleetwood.
Port of departure and destination: Fleetwood.
Set flag: None.
 
     
          The ship is an enemy (Article 6 Prize Regulations).  It is subject to destruction because boarding is not possible.  His operations area was far beyond the coast and therefore the notion of the "coastal fisherman" cannot come into question.  
          The steamer was brought up with two others ("ARLITA", "NANCY HAUGE").  His papers were examined.  
          The crew that had taken to the lifeboat, was instructed to transfer aboard the fishing trawler "NANCY HAGUE".  
          After that the steamer was sunk by artillery fire.  I left the papers to the Captain.  
          The steamer tried to escape.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 19 September 1939 at 15.49 hours the Finish four-masted schooner "YXPILA" at φ = 55°40'N, λ = 10°52'W was stopped.  
     
 
Name and size of ship: "YXPILA", ~ 800 tons.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Raumaa (Finland).
Port of departure: Weymouth (England).
Port of destination: Raumaa.
Set flag: Finland.
No cargo.  
 
     
          The ship was a neutral.  After the examination which took place by mutual shouting and which proved its neutral character perfectly, released immediately.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 21 September 1939 at 12.00 hours the smoke clouds of a convoy were sighted and the same was attacked at φ = 49°34'N, λ = 6°08.5'W.  Three torpedoes were shot, the first was shot at a destroyer, no explosion occurred.  The second on a 9 - 10000 ton size freighter whose nationality was not determined.  The detonation was perceived clearly in the boat and through the periscope.  The collapse of the ship could also be observed well through the periscope.  The third torpedo was shot shortly afterwards, on a tanker which was made out certainly according to Weyher as a ship of 17200 GRT size tankship-class of type "ABBEYDALE" could not be observed up to the target.  The boat had to go deep, because the strong defense measures of the accompanying destroyers.  But there was still after several seconds, a clearly noticeable detonation heard that did not come from a depth charge. A search of the area after completion of the defensive measures for any remnants or something similar on the surface could not be performed because of the danger of the area.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 1 October 1939 at 08.40 hours the Greek steamer "GEORGE M. EMBIRICOS" at φ = 49°03'N, λ = 5°36'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 of the Prize Regulations.  
     
  Findings:  
 
Name and size of ship: "GEORGE M. EMBIRICOS", 5728.07 GRT.
Name of owner: S.G, Embiricos, Athens.
Home port: Andros.
Port of departure: Bahia Blanca (Argentina).
Port of destination: Antwerp.
Set flag: Greek.
 
  The ship carried about 6000 tons of Barley, wheat, linseed.  
          Considered as banned goods:  nothing.  
          The ship was a neutral.  It transported a neutral commodity whose neutral character was established (for Switzerland) with reference to the cargo papers, to a neutral port (Antwerp).  The steamer had to be stopped for longer than usual, because, while the ship was under investigation by the prize crew, a British patrol vessel approached and forced the boat to dive.   After the patrol vessel ran out-of-sight the prize crew could be taken on board again.  After about 2 hours, the steamer was released.  
          Remarks:  
          The whole time the crew behaved extremely correct and friendly.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 1 October 1939 at 11.20 hours the Portuguese steamer "ALFERRARDE" at φ = 49°03'N, λ = 5°44'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 of the Prize Regulations.  
     
  Findings:  
 
Name and size of ship: "ALFERRARDE, 2060 GRT.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Lisbon.
Port of departure: Lisbon.
Port of destination: Antwerp.
Set flag: Portugal.
No cargo.  
 
     
          The ship was a neutral.  It carried no cargo.  It was dismissed immediately after the examination which proved its neutrality.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 1 October 1939 at 18.45 hours the Belgian steamer "SUZON" at φ = 49°02'N, λ = 5°33'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 ff of the Prize Regulations.  
     
 
Name and size of ship: "SUZON", ~ 4000 tons. 2239 GRT
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Antwerp.
Port of departure: Bordeaux.
Port of destination: Cardiff.
Set flag: Belgian.
The ship carried: Pit props.
Considered as banned goods Entire cargo.
 
     
          The ship was a neutral.  It carried banned goods, it was considered to be enemy in accordance with Article 23 of the Prize Regulations.  
          The ship was instructed to stop (by Morse message) and to send a boat with the ship and cargo papers.  However he did not comply with this demand.   Tried to avoid the examination by zigzag courses and speed increase.   During this attempt the greatest use was made of the radio transmitter (SOS calls) despite the ban issued.  Bearings were taken on the traffic from "Quessant" and "Land's End".  Assistance could be expected in the shortest time.  Now a shot before the bow brought the steamer to a standstill. The crew left the harried ship without being asked and tried to depart.  After reaching the boat in which the Captain was located the determination of cargo as enemy was well established.  A boarding could not take place.  The steamer was sunk in accordance with Article 73 of the Prize Regulations.  
          The crew were all in the very seaworthy and well equipped lifeboats. The weather was very good. They began the transit to Quessant in the same.  
          The ship was sunk by torpedo shot.  The ship's papers were released to the Captain.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 6 October 1939 at 12.55 hours the Norwegian steamer "HIRD" at φ = 57°53'N, λ = 9°22'W was stopped.  
     
 
Name and size of ship: "HIRD", ~ 6000 tons.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Oslo.
Port of departure: Oslo.
Port of destination: Paramarito.
Set flag: Norwegian.
No cargo.  
 
     
          The ship was a neutral.  The examination was carried out by inquiry (from on board to on board) because of rough sea .  Its neutrality was then determined.  Immediately released.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.  
     
     
     
     
     
 
     

   
"U-35"                                                                                   Wilhelmshaven, 13. October 1939.
 

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of the Kommandanten of Unterseebootes "U-35".
 
 
 
          On 3 October 1939 at 13.50 hours the Greek merchant ship "DIAMANTIS" at φ = 49°13'N, λ = 6°39'W was stopped and examined in accordance with Article 54 ff of the Prize Regulations.  
     
 
Name and size of ship: "DIAMANTIS", 4980 GRT.
Name of owner: Unknown.
Home port: Chios.
Port of departure: Freetown (West Africa).
Port of destination: Barrow (Irish Sea).
Set flag: Greek.
The ship carried Manganese (7700 tons).  
Considered banned goods: Entire cargo.
 
     
          The ship was a neutral.  It carried banned goods, its hostile character was considered proven in accordance with Article 23 of the Prize Regulations.  The ship was ordered by flag signal to follow the boat for the purpose of examination, as meeting point appeared unsuitable as an examination site due to very strong winds (NE 7-8) and continuous high seas (waves at times more than 7).  (in accordance with Article 61 of the Prize Regulations)  Instead, the steamer, in spite of prohibition, used the radio system by sending SOS signals, calling an aircraft to his location.  At the same time the crew fell to the boats in a panic.  One boat capsized!  The crew was saved from the water and from the boats by us.  An examination of the papers on board resulted in determination of the cargo as enemy.  A boarding could not take place.  The steamer was sunk in accordance with Article 73 of the Prize Regulations.  
          The crew were all saved and taken aboard.  On 4 October it was set ashore on Irish soil in Dingle Bay at Ventry Harbor.  
          The steamer was sunk by torpedo.  The ship's papers were put in the hands of the Captain for safe keeping.  
     
                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Kapitänleutnant.