U-boat Archive - U-boat KTB - U-99 4th War Patrol

Summary of the Radio Log of "U-99"

1140/5/141	B.d.U.
	From an outbound convoy yesterday AL 0344 and 0329 3 steamers of 16875 GRT sunk. Due to cumulative depth charge damage on return transit.
	U-52.
072159	B.d.U.
	Arrive 7 August 16.00 hours MGZ fishing buoy, position square 1962.
	U-57.
072156	Convoy in sight. square 5265. Enemy runs at medium speed, steers westerly course.
	U-56.
1635/9/124	U-38 reports:
	In operations area light traffic density and due to weather conditions limited weapons use.
1701/9/133	B.d.U.
	English freighter 8724 GRT sunk. Still have 3 Etos and 9 cbm fuel oil. Boat unclear for North Channel due to oil trace. Intend operating west of the Channel as long as fuel allows. Position square AM 8175. Continued.
	U-58.
1832/9/134	B.d.U.
[possibly Kootwijk transmitter]	North Channel in 3 days four very strong outbound convoys from square 5167, course 260°. With then large passenger steamers. Very strong air escort 18°W. Kortwick up to 19 meters, Volume 2. Continued.
	[possibly depth 19 meters]
2355/9/135	B.d.U.
	Kortwick up to 17 meters. Volume 2,
	U-30.
	0543/10.137 )
	0527/10/138 )	Complete transmission.
	0650/10/139 )

	0843/10/141 )
	1037/10/142 )	Complete transmission.

0314/10/143	B.d.U.
	"ACCRA" sunk from convoy. Short Wave receiver out of service. Kortwick, Volume 2 dive depth.
	U-38.
	11.46/10/144	Complete transmission.

	1948/10/151	Complete transmission.

2007/10.152	B.d.U.
	Square BF 1524. Will be at Fishing Buoy 08.00 hours on 12 August. Dry-dock and shipyard assistance necessary.
	U-58.

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2030/10/153	B.d.U.
	On 24 July no Recognition exchange. Square 3447 northwest going to the North Channel.
	U-59.
2125/10/154	B.d.U.
	Will be at the Fishing Buoy at 08.00 hours on Monday. Request dry-dock. "UPWEGGRANGE" sunk. Kortwick Volume 5, surfaced. Position square BF 1534.
	U-37.
	B.d.U.
	1.) 2 single, 1 double shot square 5357 steamer 8000-10000 tons.
	2.) Kootwick up to 16 meters. Volume 2.
	3.) Traffic and defense as reported by U-58.
	4.) Square 5521.
	5.) Going to Lorient. Need new pennant for attack periscope. Diesel makeshift repairs.
	U-56.
	Weather report:
	04.00 hours NW 4, moderate breeze, air 14°C, 1020 mb, Vis. 5 nm, heavily cloudy, water +17°C, Stratocumulus, NW-Swell low and short. Square AM 44.
	U-30.
12.8.40	Weather report:
	03.00 hours, 08.00 a light breeze, air +15C, 1025 mb, Vis. 10 nm, precipitation in the field of vision, water +24C, Stratocumulus, NW-Swell low and short, square AM 87.
	U-56.
	B.d.U.
	Square BE 1567. Will be at objective point on 14 August at 07.00 hours.
	U-56.
	B.d.U.
	Reported transfer was 18-25 July. Kootwick at Madeira at periscope depth. Volume 2.
	UA.
	Surfaced enemy U-boat in sight square BF 5165, northerly course, medium speed.
	U-56.
	B.d.U.
	1.) Reported enemy U-boat was "THETIS Class".
	2.) Steamer square AM 5357 was "MOHAMID ALI".
	U-56.
	Serial No. 113 is a Radio Signal ans was not repeated.
	Control Station.

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	80% failures square BE 76, proceeding on southerly course.
	UA.
	Radio Message 1514/16/173 was not solved. Send again.
	Control Station.
	B.d.U.
	Position square AL 0314. Important Radio Message send immediately on Very Low Frequency. Short Wave out of service.
	U-38.
	Enemy convoy in sight square AL 3888. Course 250°, speed 8 knots.
	U-48.
	Have lost contact.
	U-48.
	B.d.U.
	For 2 days strongly increasing oil trace. Cause not determinable. Dry-docking necessary. Square HM 4524.
	U-65.
	B.d.U.
	Freighter 4500 GRT sunk. Hunted today. Square 5190. Return transit Lorient Square 5414. Repair to listening system necessary.
	U-59.
	B.d.U.
	Destroyed by aircraft bombs:
	1.) Electric part of the main drain pump.
	2.) Entire instrument, main switch board.
	Damaged: inlet for the supercharger. Request replacement and repairs Lorient. Full tanker "SILVAFIELD" sunk. AM 4199.
	U-51.
17.08.40	Enemy in sight, troop transport square AM 5449 Ysop-Luci when approaching enemy warships ??. Enemy runs at low speed.
	U-59.
	B.d.U.
	From reported convoy armed "CLAN" sunk.
	4 under, 1 over water shot in Sea State 6 without success. Mostly bad weather and visibility. AL 3785.
	U-30.
	B.d.U.
	Position 18 August 07.00 hours MGZ Fishing Buoy.
	U-60.
	Serial Nos. 174 and 179 are settled as Radio Signals. They will not be repeated.
	Control Station.

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	B.d.U.
	Position AM 2547. No contact on "Halifax" [convoy] SW 7, Vis. 1000 meters. No weapons use. Going to Area Jeta.
	U-38.
	Radio Signal with Serial No. 184 will no longer be repeated.
	Radio Control.
	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 5132. Runs medium speed. Course 290°.
	U-100.
	Short Signal weather report:
	04.00 hours MGZ. W 4, air +12°C, 1023 mb, Vis. 10 nm, completely overcast, water +14°C, Altostratus, medium-long W-Swell. Am 17.
	U-48.
	Short Signal weather report:
	01.00 hours MGZ. WNW 2, air +17°C, 1035 mb, Vis. 10 nm, completely overcast, water +17°C, Stratocumulus, medium-long NW-Swell. BF 45.
	U-65.
	B.d.U.
	Will be at objective point Monday 18.00 hours. Request dry-dock for Thursday. Square 1554.
	U-59.
	Short Signal weather report:
	08.00 hours MGZ. NNW 1, air +16°C, 1021 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, water +17°C, Stratocumulus, medium-long NW-Swell. BF 15.
	U-59.
	Short Signal weather report:
	12.00 hours MGZ. WSW 3, air +18°C, 1022 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, water +15°C, beautiful weather, Cumulus with Stratus, medium-long W-Swell. AM 41.
	U-30.
	B.d.U.
	Will be at Fishing Buoy 20 August 07.00 hours.
	U-51.
	Short Signal weather report:
	16.00 hours. WNW 4, air +19°C, 1037 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, water +18°C, Stratus, Vis. stable, medium-long W-Swell. BF 14.
	U-51.
	To all:
	The Radio Signal with Serial No. 104 is settled and will no longer be repeated.
	Control Station.
	B.d.U.
	Up to now sunk: One Swede 4000 tons from convoy, with it a Pi failure, Belgian "VILLEDEGANND" OTVF.
	U-48.

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	Short Signal weather report:
	13.00 hours MGZ. WNW 3, air +13°C, 1027 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, water +15°C, thin Altostratus, medium-long NW-Swell. AM 14.
	U-48.
	Radio Signal. Convoy in sight square 0179, westerly course.
	U-38.
	B.d.U.
	In operations are continually forced to submerge by aircraft. Intend operating Rockall. Previously 1 MS. 6680 GRT. Little traffic, good weather, still 12 torpedoes.
	U-100.
	To all.
	No more repeating of the Radio Signal with Serial No. (Bearing 179).
	Radio Control.
	B.d.U.
	Operations area little traffic. Strong illumination. Shifting southwest. Armed "AMPLEFORTH" sunk.
	U-101.
	B.d.U.
	Request after sending Short Signal EAZ time for own bearing, Have Recognition Signals and encoding materials Naval up to August. 41000 GRT.
	UA.
	Radio Signal 2015 hours. Enemy convoy in square AM 4394, steers 260°, 7 knots.
	U-48.
03.08.40	B.d.U.
	U-46 15000 tons sunk. Still 9 torpedoes.
	U-28.
23.08.40	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2742 runs at low speed. Enemy steers southerly course.
	U-48.
	Have lost contact. Square AM 2787.
	U-48.
	B.d.U.
	Port piston 2 cracked. Base frame crack. Spare piston installed. Diesel-electric. Square AM 1144.
	U-30.
24.08.40	Short Signal weather report:
	01.00 hours. WSW 4, air +14°C, 1021 mb, Vis. 5 nm, mist, water +14°C, Stratocumulus, low and short W-Swell. Square AM 15.
	U-101.
	B.d.U.
	Hunted to the west and sank "SVERNLEYGH", "BROOKWOOD" and unknown 4000 GRT. All armed. Air targeting periscope seat stiff. Request authorization for repair in Frankreich. AK 66.
	U-37.

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	B.d.U.
	Suspect deep steering Etos, 2 times with the same shooting data miss with 4 and 5 meters set with 2 and 3 meters depth realized.
	U-37.
	Square given in Radio Message 0648/137 must mean AM 5383.
	Radio Control.
	B.d.U.
	Destroyer Class "VISCOUNT" sunk from convoy. Square AK 63.
	Short Signal weather report:
	22.00 hours. NW 3, light breeze, air +15°C, 1020 mb, Vis. 10 knots, lightly cloudy, water +17°C, thin Altocumulus, rising medium-high and long NW-Swell.
	U-37.
25.08.40	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2524, steers easterly course, runs 7 knots.
	U-48.
	B.d.U.
	From convoy one steamer 7000 tons. Minor bomb damage and tube 3 out of service. Transit to Lorient. Enemy ahead square AM 2597.
	U-48.
	B.d.U.
	Position square AM 3285.
	U-124.
	Have lost contact square AM 2598. Was forced off.
	U-48.
	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2650. Enemy steers easterly course, runs at 7 knots.
	U-28.
	B.D.U.
	46170 tons. Still 2 stern torpedoes going to Lorient for supply. Square AM 4216.
	U-48.
	B.d.U.
	Long shipyard period necessary. Battery desludging. Depth charge damage both periscopes. Running diesel-electric. Question Kiel/Lorient. Square AM 5235.
	U-57.
26.08.40	B.d.U.
	7, of then 2 tankers, 5 ships from convoy.
	U-48.
	The reported convoy consists of 10 vessels, 1 destroyer, 1 aircraft, course 80, runs 7 knots. Square 2685.
	U-32.
	B.d.U.
	25 August 23.30 hours in night attack square AM 2645 4 steamers of about 30000 tons sunk from protective convoy. Serial No. AA and AJ picked up on "Ku". [Coastal Circuit]
	U-124.
	B.d.U.
	Square AM 13, 15, 17 no traffic, no successes.
	U-101.

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	B.d.U.
	Request for repair from the homeland 1. 10 battery cells. 2. 2 upper exhaust gas piping with expansion joints. 3. Geared spindle for periscope pump. 4. Lead packing for air bottles. "YEWEREST" 2500 GRT.
	U-37.
	B.d.U.
	Can probably be at objective point Lorient on 28 August at 07.00 hours.
	U-48.
	Mine information:
	Entrance to Lorient in line bearing 500 meters wide cleared.
	B.d.U.
	From sighted convoy 28600 GRT, 3 freighters, 1 tanker, double shot, out of torpedoes. From these sank: 2 freighters not observed however accepted. Square AM 3437.
	U-57.
072866	B.d.U.
	Need shipyard Lorient for about 1 week. Request "Xip" and speed measurement specialist.
	U-60.
072868	B.d.U.
	"Lorient"
	U-32.
072870	B.d.U.
	Can first pass objective Lorient 6 September 08.00 hours. Square 4226.
	U-46.
072884	Short Signal weather report from 5 September 11.00 hours:
	SSW 4, air +11°C, 1019 mb, Vis. 2 nm, drizzle with fog, sea +12°C, clouds not seen due to fog, NW-Swell. Square AL 13.
	U-124.
072893	B.d.U.
	Will be off Lorient 6 September at 19.00 hours.
	U-60.
035102	Short Signal weather report 02.00 hours:
	WSW 5, air +11°C, Vis. 2 nm, haze or light fog, sea +12°C, clouds not distinguished due to darkness, medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. Al 14.
	U-124.
035106	Crash dive in square 2858.
	U-65.
035108	Enemy convoy in sight. Square AL 2863. Main body runs 8-11 knots. Enemy steers 50°.
	U-65.
035107	Short Signal weather report from 6 September 11.00 hours.
	W-storm, 1011 mb, Vis. 20 nm, squally weather, sea +12°C, bad weather clouds, high long W-Swell. AL 14.
	U-124.
035114	Have lost contact. Own position is square AL 3724.
	U-65.

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035113	Short Signal weather report 16.00 hours.
	W 8, air +10°C, squally weather, sea +12°C, towering Cumulus together with Stratocumulus or with Stratus from earlier, high and long W-Swell, AL 14, 1012 mb, Vis. 10 nm.
	U-124.
035116	Short Signal weather report 18.00 hours.
	Stormy west wind, air +10°C, 1012 mb, Vis. 10 nm, squally weather, water +12°C, towering Cumulus, high and long W-Swell. Al 25.
	U-124.
035121	Enemy convoy in sight square AL 3586. Enemy runs at low speed.
	U-65.
035123	B.d.U.
	Will be off Lorient 8 September 19.00 hours.. Square BF 3315.
	U-32.
035125	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours.
	W 7, air +9°C, 1012 mb, Vis. 10 nm, cloudless, sea +12°C, high and long W-Swell. AL 13.
	U-124.
035129	Enemy convoy in sight square 3822 upper-center. Enemy runs 7 knots, enemy steers easterly course,
	U-47.
035128	Enemy out of sight (in direction square 3823).
	U-47.
035134	Short Signal weather report 11.00 hours.
	WNW 6, air +10°C, 1020 mb, Vis. 10 nm, rain showers without thunderstorms, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus together with Stratocumulus or Stratus from earlier. medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. Al 15.
	U-124.
035135	B.d.U.
	Position square AM 1744. Sank 5 armed from convoy 33463 GRT, damaged 1 steamer 4000 GRT. Still 1 bow torpedo, 1 stern torpedo overdeck. Contact lost. Mtr.Ob.Gfr. Mantyu overboard 5 September.
	U-47.
035141	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 1735. Enemy steers southeasterly course, enemy runs 7 knots.
	U-47.
035144	Enemy convoy in sight square 1817.
	U-47.
035145	Enemy out of sight.
	U-47.
035146	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours.
	WNW 6, light breeze, air +10°C, 1029 mb, Vis. 10 nm, lightly cloudy 1/10 to 4/10 overcast, sea +14°C, Stratocumulus, originated from Cumulus by layered spreading of its lower or upper parts, low and short or medium-long W-Swell. AL 01.
	U-124.

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035151	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2777, enemy steers 120°, runs 7 knots, was interfered with by enemy aircraft.
	U-65.
035152	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2911 center-left.
	U-47.
035154	Short Signal weather report 11.00 hours.
	WNW, light breeze, air +12°C, 1028 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy 5/10 - 9/10 overcast, sea +14°C, mostly Cirrocumulus, additionally isolated Cirrus, low and short or medium-long NW-Swell. AL 01.
	U-124.
035156	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2916 lower-center.
	U-47.
035158/1750	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2952 lower-right.
	U-47.
035159/2020	Enemy convoy in sight square 2964.
	U-47.
035160/2218	Enemy convoy in sight square 2966.
	U-47.
035161/2300	Enemy convoy in sight square 0247 upper-right, enemy steers 130°, enemy runs 7 knots.
	U-47.
035162	Enemy convoy in sight square 0249 lower-right.
	U-47.
035166	Enemy out of sight square 0281, enemy steers 100°.
	U-47.
035168	Enemy convoy in sight square 2952 lower-right.
	U-47.
	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 0297. Enemy turned to starboard, steers southerly course.
	U-99.
	Square 0298. Enemy steers 130°.
	U-99.
035173	Short Signal weather report 1200 hours.
	W 6, air +15°C, 1014 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +15°C, fine beautiful Cirrus, not increasing, medium-high and medium long W-Swell. Al 51.
	U-124.
035177	B.d.U.
	Tube 1, 2, 3 outer tube doors cannot be completely opened. Tube 2 additionally will not close. Cause suspected sea impact.
	U-124.
035187	B.d.U.
	Position square AM 4365. Total success 6 steamers 40250 GRT. 1 damaged. Still 1 overdeck torpedo. Request Lorient.
	U-47.
	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 2995. Enemy steers westerly course, runs 7 knots. ?? Have lost contact.
	U-28.

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035195	B.d.U.
	15500 tons. Starboard and port expansion joints. torn, square AM 4117
	U-101.
035193	B.d.U.
	Request repairs Lorient:
	1. Complete starboard exhaust gas piping with compensator.
	2. Unit set VII B. No. 30 unit 11.
	3. No. 79 Unit 2.
	U-101.
035200/0335	Short Signal weather report from 01.00 hours.
	WNW 3, light breeze, air +12°C, 1022 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy 5/10 - 9.10 overcast, sea +15°C, thin Altocumulus clumps or thin ceiling, low and short or medium-long W-Swell. Al 51.
	U-124.
0640/035201	Short Signal weather report 03.00 hours.
	NW 7, air +14°C, 1015 mb, Vis. 1-2 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +12°C, low rain clouds, towering Cumulus high and long NW-Swell. Square AM 23.
	U-99.
035205	B.d.U.
	Position square AL 6392 Canada convoy 7 September 3 ships 10000, 5000, 5500 GRT. 9 September 1 ship 6800 GRT.
	U-47.
035205	B.d.U.
	Up to now no successes.
	U-65.
035207	B.d.U.
	Square AM 0176 Canada convoy 9 September 1 steamer 7000 GRT.
	U-28.
1350/035208	Short Signal weather report 11.00 hours.
	NW 6, air +16°C, 1022 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +15°C, towering Cumulus together with bad weather clouds. Medium-high and medium-long NW-Swell. Square AM 29.
	U-99.
035210	Short Signal weather report 12.00 hours.
	NW 2, light breeze, +16°C, 1029 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, 1/10 - 4/10 overcast, sea +15°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, low and short or medium-long NW-Swell. Al 51.
	U-124.
035213	B.d.U.
	Position square AM 2755 up to now now successes.
	U-61.
21.09.40	B.d.U.
	No successes.
	U-58.
035218	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 2, air +14°C, 1030 mb, Vis. 500 meters, fog without significant visibility changes in the last hour, sea +15°C, clouds not distinguished due to darkness and fog,

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	low and medium-long SW-Swell. Al 42.
	U-124.
035218	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 2, air +15°C, 1029 mb, Vis. 5 nm, light drizzle, sea +14°C, mainly medium-high clouds, thick Altostratus, low and medium-long W-Swell. AL 64.
	U-47.
035229	Short Signal weather report 10.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 5, air +14°C, 1025 mb, Vis. 1000 meters, fog without precipitation, during the last hour has gotten lighter, however still there, sea +14°C, thick Altostratus, confused Swell. AL 54.
	U-47.
	Short Signal weather report 11.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 4-5, air +14°C, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, overcast, sea +15°C, Stratocumulus, medium-high and long NW-Swell. AM 01.
	U-99.
035233	2 convoys with escort in AM 6170, course 300°, reported by air.

035234	B.d.U.
	Due to fuel have begun transit to Lorient, square AM 4932. Still 5 torpedoes.
	U-61.
035241	Short Signal weather report 00.00 hours MGZ.
0212	W 7, air +13°C, 1016 mb, Vis. x nm, rain showers, sea +14°C, bad weather clouds with Cumulus, medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. Square AL 29.
	U-47.
035243	Short Signal weather report 02.00 hours MGZ.
0514	WSW 4, air +15°C, 1016 mb, Vis. 5 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +15°C, bad weather clouds with Cumulus, medium-high and medium-long SW-Swell, AM 17.
	U-99.
1437/035250	Short Signal weather report 11.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 7, air +16°C, 1012 mb, Vis. 5000 meters, rain showers, sea +13°C, shower clouds, medium-long and medium-high SW-Swell. AM 18.
	U-99.
035258	B.d.U.
	16 September 06.00 hours intend to be at objective Lorient.
	U-101.
035259	B.d.U.
	Request have in position 12 binoculars, 1 Tuza, 1 gyro-compass globe, 1 specialist for GHG.
	U-28.
035261	B.d.U.
	Square 6914 have begun return transit due to fuel. Request Lorient. Successes 6 steamers 37590 GRT. Still 1 bow and 1 stern torpedo.
	U-28.
035260	Short Signal weather report 22.00 hours MGZ.
	W 7, stiff wind, air +14°C, 1018 mb, Vis. 5 nm, lightly cloudy, 1/10 - 4/10 overcast, sea +14°C, Altocumulus in

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	separated clumps sometimes of lenticular form (wall cloud or barrier clouds) in constant change or in different levels. High and long W-Swell.
	U-28.
	Short Signal weather report 00.00 hours MGZ.
	W 10, air +16°C, 1004 mb, Vis. 5 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, [Stehle] layer of Stratocumulus, long W-Swell. AN 18.
	U-99.
	Short Signal weather report 02.00 hours MGZ.
	WNW 9, air +9C, 1007 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +13C, towering Cumulus together with Stratocumulus and with Stratus from earlier, high and long W-Swell. AL 29.
	U-47.
035275	B.d.U.
	Will be at Lorient objective point 16 September 07.00 hours. Position square BE 3125. No further successes.
	U-124.
035273	B.d.U.
	Intend to be at Lorient objective on 15 September at 08.00 hours.
	U-61.
035274	B.d.U.
	17 September 06.00 hours objective Lorient.
	U-28.
035284	Short Signal weather report 00.00 hours MGZ.
	W 5, air +12°C, Vis. 2 nm, light rain, sea +14°C, mainly low clouds Stratocumulus, medium-long W-Swell, AL 01.
	U-47.
035283	Short Signal weather report 03.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 6, air +11°C, 1007 mb, Vis. 5 nm, rain showers, sea +10°C, bad weather clouds, low gray, shredded clouds, high and long W-Swell. AM 17.
	U-99.
035286	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 51. Enemy steers 270°, enemy runs 11 knots. Have lost contact.
	U-58.
035295	Short Signal weather report 12.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 6, air 11°C, 1002 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +13°C, Cumulonimbus, medium-high and medium-long NW-Swell. AM 17.
	U-99.
035296	Short Signal weather report 12.00 hours MGZ.
	E 3, air 12°C, 1009 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +14°C, Cumulus with bad weather clouds, medium-long NW-Swell. AL 42.
	U-47.
035306	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 1955, enemy steers 90°, enemy runs 8 knots.
	U-48.

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035308	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours.
	NW 1, light breeze, air 11°C, 1010 mb, Vis. 5 nm, light rain, sea +14°C, stable layer of Stratocumulus or an in-between form. Confused Swell. AL 42.
	U-47.
01.52	Enemy convoy dispersed square AM 1998.
	U-48.
03.39	Enemy convoy dispersed square AM 0174, general course 100.
	U-48.
	Short Signal weather report:
	02.00 hours MGZ. NW 2, air +12°C, 1009 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +16°C, towering Cumulus or Cumulonimbus, together with bad weather clouds, medium-long NW-Swell. AM 17.
	U-99.
- 317	Short Signal weather report: 12.00 hours MGZ.
	SE 4, air +13°C, 1007 mb, Vis. 1 nm, drizzle with fog, sea +13°C, clouds not distinguished due to fog, confused Swell. AL 01.
	U-47.
	Was forced off, have lost contact. Square AM 4235.
	U-48.
	Short Signal weather report 13.00 hours MGZ.
	W 2, air +14°C, 1003 mb, Vis. 5 nm, rain showers, sea + 15°C, Cumulonimbus, medium-long and low NW-Swell. AM 17.
	U-99.
035332	Short Signal weather report 00.00 hours.
	SE 4, air +12°C, 1096 mb, Vis. 2 nm, completely overcast, sea +14°C, thick Altocumulus "rising" or Altocumulus with turning, Altostratus like parts or Altocumulus "rising" together with Altostratus "rising", medium-high and medium-long SE-Swell. AM 15.
	U-65.
035334	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours MGZ.
	WSW 5, air +11°C, 1083 mb, Vis. 2 nm, drifting fog at the station, sea +14°C, Stratocumulus, developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts, low and short or medium-long SW-Swell. AL 18.
	U-47.
035337	Short Signal 1300 hours MGZ.
	N 6, air +8°C, 1085 mb, Vis. 5 nm, rain showers, sea +11°C, towering Cumulus or Cumulonimbus together with "bad weather clouds", medium-high and medium-long N-Swell. AL 14.
	U-47.
17.09.40	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 3, air +12°C, 985 mb, ?, Vis. 5 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +14°C, Stratocumulus developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts. Medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. AM 16.
	U-65.
	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours MGZ.
	NNW 10, air +9°C, 996 mb, Vis. 2 nm, squally weather, sea +11°C, rising bank on the horizon of Cirrus, which gradually turns into Cirrostratus, or or arranged in polar bands.

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	High and long N-Swell. AL 16.
	U-47.
	Short Signal weather report 10.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 5, air +9°C, 1006 mb, Vis. 10 nm, rain showers, sea +12°C, beautiful weather Cumulus together with Stratocumulus or Stratus from earlier, medium-high and medium-long NW-Swell. AL 27.
	U-47.
	Short Signal weather report 12.00 hours MGZ.
	NNW 4, air +12°C, 994 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +14°C, Stratocumulus, developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts. Medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. AM 15.
	U-65.
- 370	16.00 hours enemy convoy in sight square AM 1574. Enemy steers southeasterly course, runs 8 knots. Have lost contact.
	U-65.
035372	Short Signal weather report 00.00 hours MGZ.
	W 4, air +11°C, 1000 mb, Vis. 5 nm, heavily cloudy, 5/10 - 9/10 overcast, sea +13°C, towering Cumulus or Cumulonimbus together with bad weather clouds, medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. AL 36.
	U-65.
035373	Short Signal weather report 01.00 hours.
	W 3, air +10°C, 1004 mb, Vis. 5 nm, lightly cloudy, 1/10 - 4/10 overcast, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, low and short of medium-long W-Swell. AL 19.
	U-47.
	035374
	B.d.U.
	Request from U-65 time of last convoy sighting.
	U-100.
035375	To Radio Message 0226/18/184 Urgent.
	16.00 hours.
	U-65.
- 382	Short Signal weather report for 10.00 hours MGZ.
	S 3, air +12°C, 996 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, 1/10 - 4/10 overcast, sea +14°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, medium-high and medium-long SE-Swell. AM 15.
	U-65.
035384	Short Signal weather report for 12.00 hours MGZ.
	SSE 3, +12°C, 994 mb, Vis. 10 nm, lightly cloudy, 1/10 - 4/10 overcast, sea +14°C, Stratocumulus, developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts, confused Swell.
	U-65.
- 385	Short Signal weather report from 12.00 hours MGZ.
	WSW 5, air +11°C, 1029 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, 5/10 - 9/10 overcast, sea +13°C, beautiful weather cumulus together with Stratocumulus or Stratus from earlier, medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. AL 01.
	U-47.
035391	Short Signal weather report for 10.00 hours MGZ.
	WSW 5, air +12°C, 981 mb, Vis. 1 nm, heavy rain, sea +14°C, clouds not distinguished, medium-high and medium-long SE-Swell. AM 16.
	U-65.

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- 353	Short Signal weather report for 02.00 hours MGZ.
	W 7, air +10°C, 1001 mb, Vis. 5 nm, rain showers, sea +13°C, thunderstorm threatening chaotic shy. Altocumulus in several clumps or layers in a variety of structures mostly consisting of dense Cirrostratus strands and towering Cumulus of Cumulonimbus, medium-high and medium-long W-Swell. AL 51
	U-47.
- 402	Short Signal weather report for 10.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 1, air +11°C, 985 mb, Vis. 30 nm, completely overcast, sea +13°C, towering cumulus without "anvil", low and short or medium-long SW-Swell. AM 17.
	U-65.
- 405	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	NNW 7, air +14°C, 999 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +13°C, towering Cumulus or Cumulonimbus together with bad weather clouds, high and long NW-Swell. AL 51.
	U-47.
- 406	B.d.U.
	Square BF 2730 no successes. Still 3 Etos. Will be at Lorient Friday at 10.00 hours.
	U-58.
- 407	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	WSW 5, air +22°C, 1010 mb, Vis. 10 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +16°C, Stratocumulus, developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts, medium-high and medium-long SW-Swell. BF 27.
	U-58.
183416	B.d.U.
	No successes, Still 5 torpedoes. Square 4367. Can be at Point 2 on 20 September at 20.00 hours.
	U-59.
- 420	B.d.U.
	Square AL 29 outbound convoy traffic. Otherwise no traffic.
	U-47.
417-421	B.d.U.
	Both exhaust gas expansion joints cracked. Cause, too high exhaust gas temperature due to missing turbines. Running into Lorient necessary. Position square AM 2510. No traffic in operations area.
	U-29.
183422	Short Signal weather report for 00.00 hours MGZ.
	W 2, air +12°C, 1004 mb, Vis. 5 nm, rain showers, sea +13°C, towering Cumulus together with "bad weather clouds", medium-long NW-Swell. Square AL 01.
	U-47.
183424	B.d.U.
	New Short Signal Book is not on board.
	U-65.
183423	Short Signal weather report for 02.00 hours MGZ.
	N 4, air +12°C, 993 mb, Vis. 10 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +13°C, Cumulonimbus "bad weather clouds", medium-high and medium-long N-Swell.
	U-65.

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- 431	Enemy convoy in sight. Square AL 1968. Enemy steered easterly course. Runs at low speed.
	U-47.
183433	Request agreement for delayed return transit due to fuel. Up to now 2 steamers 12000 tons.
	U-65.
183437	B.d.U.
	Request from U-47 continuous contact keeping reports. Position AL 3877.
	U-48.
183434	The reported convoy consists of 40 vessels. Enemy steers 110. Enemy runs 8 knots. Square AL 0173.
	U-47.
183438	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	NNE 2, air +12°C, 989 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, medium-long NE-Swell. Square AM 76 (square given unclear).
	U-65.
183435	Short Signal weather report for 14.00 hours MGZ.
	NNE 2, air +14C, 1004 mb, Vis. 10 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13C, beautiful weather Cumulus, medium-long NE-Swell. Square AL 38,
	U-48.

183436	Short Signal weather report for 12.00 hours MGZ.
	W 1, air +13°C, 1004 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, ,medium-long W-Swell. Square AL 01.
	U-47.
	Enemy convoy in sight square 4233 steers 120°.
	U-47.
183449	Short Signal weather report for 19.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 2, air +12°C, 1004 mb, Vis. 10 nm, rain showers, sea +13°C, towering Cumulus together with Stratocumulus with Stratus, confused Swell. AL 51.
	U-47.
183450	Enemy convoy in sight square 5152 lower-left.
	U-47.
183451	Enemy convoy in sight square 5159 upper-center.
	U-47.
183453	Enemy convoy in sight square 5183 center-right. Enemy steers 150°.
	U-47.
- 454	Enemy convoy in sight square 5194, enemy steers zigzag course (around the main course).
	U-47.
- 454	Short Signal weather report for 00.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 1, air +11°C, 1004 mb, Vis. 5 nm, rain showers, sea +13°C, cloud type Cumulonimbus, no Swell. AL 51.
	U-47.

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- 454	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours MGZ.
	NNW 2, air +10°C, 1002 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, cloud type: beautiful weather Cumulus, no Swell. Square AM 15.
	U-29.
- 456	Enemy convoy in sight square 5431.
	U-47.
- 457	Enemy convoy in sight square AL 54335431.
	U-48.
- 459	Enemy convoy in sight square 5438 upper-right.
	U-47.
- 460	Enemy out of sight sin direction square 5517.
	U-47.
- 461	Enemy convoy in sight square 5551, zigzag course 90-120°, hold contact.
	U-48.
09.01	Enemy convoy in sight square 5537, enemy runs 8 knots, enemy steers 90-110°.
	U-48.
- 466	Urgent
	B.d.U.
	Am already in the wake behind the convoy. Question turning back.
	U-46.
- 469	Enemy convoy in sight square 6711, zigzag course, base course 100°, enemy runs 8 knots.
	U-48.
183470	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 5318, enemy out of sight in direction 270°, enemy runs 7 knots.
	U-138.
183473	The correct position of the convoy is square 5568.
	U-47.
183472	U-43 reports 21 September position square AL 66.
	U-43.
183474	Enemy convoy in sight square 5569.
	U-48.
- 475	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	S 2, air +12°C, 1001 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, cloud type: towering Cumulus without "anvil", no Swell. AM 14.
	U-29.
- 476	B.d.U. running into St. Nazaire.
	U-46.
- 477	Short Signal weather report for 12.00 hours MGZ.
	WSW 2, air +13°C, 1002 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, no Swell. AL 55.
	U-47.
183479/80	B.d.U.
	Return transit Lorient. 7 steamers of 25498 GRT. Of these 1 tanker and 2 freighters today from convoy. In operations area lightest traffic, smallest steamers.
	U-99.

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183478	Short Signal weather report for 16.00 hours MGZ.
	S 3, air +16°C, 1005 mb, Vis. 10 nm, rain showers, sea +13°C, Cumulonimbus (showers without thunder clouds), low and short S-Swell. AL 54.
	U-99.
183482	Enemy convoy in sight. Enemy steers easterly course. Enemy runs at 8 knots. Square 6465.
	U-48.
183483	In today's convoy 2 missed shots. Still 1 unclear Eto. In three cases suspect under-steering despite set depth 2 meters. Return transit Lorient. Request dry-dock, tube 1 out of service.
	U-65.
183483	Short Signal weather report for 17.00 hours MGZ.
	WSW 4, air +14°C, 993 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +15°C, Stratocumulus, medium-long SW-Swell. Square AL 64.
	U-65.
183487	Enemy convoy in sight. Enemy steers 90°. Square 6547.
	U-48.
- 488	B.d.U.
	9 steamers just put down, "BROOMPARK", this morning "BLAIRANGUS". No more torpedoes. Have begun return transit.
	U-48.
- 489	Enemy convoy square 6553, enemy runs 10 knots, enemy steers 70°.
	U-100.
- 490	Enemy steers northerly course. Square 6520.
	U-100.
- 491	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours MGZ.
	S 2, air +12°C, 1000 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, medium-high and medium-long NW-Swell. AM 25.
	U-29.
- 492	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours MGZ.
	S 2, air +12°C, 1000 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, thin Altocumulus "rising". no Swell. Square AM 25
	U-29.
- 493	Short Signal weather report for 02.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 1, air +12°C, 1002 mb, Vis. 5 nm, lightly cloudy, 1/10 - 9/10 overcast, sea +13°C, towering Cumulus without "anvil", low and short or medium-long W-Swell. Square AL 54.
	U-47.
- 494	Have lost contact. Square 6525.
	U-100.
- 495	B.d.U.
	From convoy 3 tankers, 5 freighters, of these one questionable. Total about 61300 GRT. Forced off by destroyer. Return transit Lorient.
	U-100.

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- 499	B.d.U.
	Short Signal "no".
	U-48.
- 500	B.d.U.
	Short Signal "no".
	U-99.
- 302	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	SSW 5, air +13°C, 1049 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, 5/10 - 9/10 overcast, sea +14°C, Stratocumulus developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts, low and short or medium-long S-Swell. AM 28.
	U-29.
183505	Short Signal weather report for 12.00 hours MGZ.
	NNW 3, air +14°C, 1011 mb, Vis. 10 nm, rain showers, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus together with Stratocumulus or with Stratus from earlier, low and short or medium-long NW-Swell. AL 42.
	U-47.
- 302	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	SSW 5, air +13°C, 1033 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, 4/10 - 9/10 overcast, sea +14°C, Stratocumulus developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts, low and short or medium-long S-Swell. AM 28.
	U-29.
183304	B.d.U.
	In accordance with Radio Message 0637 forced off by destroyers. Have begun return transit in position square AL 9246.
	U-100.
183306	Short Signal weather report for 15.00 hours MGZ.
	N 5, air +17°C, 1014 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, Cirrus cloud bank on the horizon or Cirrostratus seems not to be increasing and does not cover the entire sky, low and short or medium-long NW-Swell. AL 41.
	U-47.
183310	B.d.U.
	Request for Lorient:
	1 cover for overdeck canister,
	1 complete torpedo download trough for the overdeck,
	6 rubber jacket,
	7 jacket,
	5 trousers,
	8 hats3 ,
	3 pairs of rubber boots,
	100 pieces seawater soap,
	1 drum sextant
	2 B-clocks,
	2 Sea Charts D 963 south sheet,
	6 empty charts D 184,
	2 pairs Zeiss binoculars,
	Will be at objective Lorient 25 September 08.00 hours.
	Position square AL 9913.
	U-48.

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183309	Short Signal weather report for 19.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 3, air +15°C, 1018 mb, Vis. 10 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +16°C, individual Altocumulus, Cumulus type fluffs, medium-long medium-high W-Swell. AL 99.
	U-48.
314/315	B.d.U.
	Square 5365 from convoy 4 steamers about 29000 tons. Dock for GHG otherwise minor work. Need spare parts fuel pump from quota. Square AM 7632.
	U-138.
- 316	Will be at objective Thursday 18.00 hours. square BE 31.
	U-65.
- 321	Position Short Signal AL 63.
	U-43.
183321	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 5, air +12°C, 1003 mb, Vis. 30 nm, rain showers, sea +15°C, Stratocumulus developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts, medium-high and medium-long NW-Swell. AM 29.
	U-29.
- 323	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours MGZ.
	SW 1, air +11°C, 1018 mb, Vis. 5 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +13°C, Cirrostratus - layers over the entire sky, confused Swell. AL 42.
	U-47.
- 330	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 2, air +12°C, 1020 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +14°C, thin Altostratus, low and short or medium-long Swell. AL 64.
	U-32.
183344	Short Signal:
	Will be off return harbor in 30 hours.
	U-99.
- 332	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 5, air +12°C, 1010 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +15°C, Stratocumulus, medium-high and medium-long NW-Swell. AM 43.
	U-29.
- 322	Short Signal weather report for 12.00 hours MGZ.
	NW 1, air +13°C, 1023 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, together with Stratocumulus or Stratus, from earlier, no Swell. AL 41.
	U-47.
	B.d.U.
	Will be [at objective] 20.30 hours. Square BF 1716.
	U-48.
183375	B.d.U.
	Remaining stern torpedo surface runner and circle runner.
	U-47.
183337	Short Signal weather report for 15.00 hours MGZ.
	W 1, air +14°C, 1023 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, 1/10 - 4/10 overcast, sea +14°C, towering Cumulus without "anvil", no Swell. AL 55.
	U-47.
183342	Short Signal weather report for 15.00 hours MGZ.

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	NNW 2, +12°C, 1021 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +14°C, beautiful weather Cumulus, low and short or medium-long N-Swell. AL 52.
	U-32.
- 342	B.d.U.
	1.) Searching for fliers.
	2.) Objective Lorient 25 September 09.00 hours.
	3.) Position square BE 3822.
	U-100.
- 343	B.d.U.
	Have finally begun return transit. Expect to be off Lorient 26 September. Position square 5561.
	U-47.
- 348	B.d.U.
	Total successes 6 ships 40250 GRT sunk, 1 damaged 4000 GRT.
	U-47.
- 351	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours.
	NW 2, air +10°C, 1018 mb, Vis. 30 nm, rain showers, sea +13°C, Cumulonimbus, (beautiful weather clouds or thunder clouds) medium-high and medium-long NW-Swell. AM 45.
	U-29.
- 351	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours.
	N 1, air +12°C, 1027 mb, Vis. 5 nm, rain showers, sea +14°C, Cumulonimbus (showers or thunder clouds), low and short or medium-long N-Swell. AL 52.
	U-32.
183566	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 4847, enemy steers 260°, enemy runs at low speed, hold contact. Am east of the convoy.
	U-29.
-367	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	NNE 2, air +12°C, 1022 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +15°C, towering Cumulus without "anvil", low and short N-Swell, Square AM 42.
	U-29.
- 368	Short Signal weather report for 11.00 hours MGZ.
	W 1, air +15°C, 1029 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +14°C, Altocumulus in individual Cumulus fluffs, low and short N-Swell. AL 29.
	U-32.
183369	Enemy convoy in sight square 4765 lower-center.
	U-29.
- 371	Short Signal weather report for 12.00 hours MGZ.
	NNE 4, air +13°C, 1026 mb, Vis. 30 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +14°C, Altocumulus in small clumps separated from each other, sometimes in a linear form or at different levels, low and short NE-Swell. Square AM 42.
	U-43.
- 373	Enemy convoy square 4781.
	U-29.
- 376	Enemy convoy in sight square 4773 center, enemy steers 250°.
	U-29.

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- 377	Short Signal weather report for 15.00 hours MGZ.
	S 1, air +13°C, 1029 mb, Vis. 30 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +14°C, Altocumulus in individual Cumulus type fluffs or in layers with small Cumulus types with protuberances even higher. AL 29.
	U-32.
- 380	Enemy convoy in sight square AM 4775.
	U-29.
- 383	Enemy convoy in sight square 6994.
	U-29.
- 384	Enemy convoy in sight square AL 6996.
	U-29.
- 385	Enemy convoy in sight square 6985 upper-right.
	U-29.
183387	Enemy convoy in sight square 6984, enemy steers 270°, enemy runs 8 knots.
	U-29.
183393	Enemy convoy in sight square 6976.
	U-29.
- 395	Enemy convoy square 6971. Enemy steers 290°.
	U-29.
072501	Have lost contact with the reported warships. Last observed position of the enemy is square 6869, enemy steered 290°, ran at 10 knots.
	U-29.
- 502	Short Signal weather report for 01.00 hours MGZ.
	NE 1, air +12°C, 1030 mb, Vis. 30 nm, cloudless, sea +15°C, no clouds, low and short or medium-long NE-Swell. AL 68
	U-29.
072503	Short Signal weather report for 02.00 hours MGZ.
	Wind calm, air +10°C, 1032 mb, Vis. 10 nm, lightly cloudy, sea +13°C, Stratocumulus, developing from Cumulus by stratified spreading of their lower or upper parts, no Swell. AL 65.
	U-43.
- 503	Short Signal weather report for 02.00 hours MGZ.
	S 3, air +14°C, 1028 mb, Vis. 5 nm, heavily cloudy, sea +14°C, towering Cumulus or Cumulonimbus together with bad weather clouds. low and short SW-Swell.
	U-32.
- 504	Enemy convoy in sight square 6845, enemy steers 270°.
	U-29.
- 506	Enemy convoy square 6769.
	U-29.