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English translation of U-518 logbook for November 2, 1942 attacks

English translation of U-518 logbook for November 2, 1942 attacks

U-518 logbook extracts from November 2, 1942: “06.36 – On closing three steamers are in sight, they lie off the roadstead at anchor. “07.32 – Shot from tube […]
English translation of U-513 logbook for September 5, 1942 attacks

English translation of U-513 logbook for September 5, 1942 attacks

U-513 logbook extracts from September 5, 1942: “16.02 – Two bow shots on the innermost freighter, at anchor … No detonation. Both torpedoes were not heard in the […]
U-518 torpedo firing report for November 2, 1942 attack

U-518 torpedo firing report for November 2, 1942 attack

One bow torpedo stuck the Scotia pier, one torpedo did not explode, and two torpedoes hit SS Rose Castle. U-boat torpedo firing reports were called Schussmeldung in German. […]
U-513 torpedo firing report (English translation) for September 5, 1942 attack

U-513 torpedo firing report (English translation) for September 5, 1942 attack

Two stern torpedoes fired at 16:15 German Summer Time (or 11:45 Newfoundland Daylight Time) that sank SS Saganaga. Data included in the report include the size of the […]
U-513 torpedo firing report for September 5, 1942 attack

U-513 torpedo firing report for September 5, 1942 attack

Two stern torpedoes sank SS Saganaga. U-boat torpedo firing reports were called Schussmeldung in German. Check the Gallery for an English translation of this torpedo firing report.