U-boat Archive - U-boat KTB - U-618 4th War Patrol

U-618 - 4th War Patrol

Translation by Jerry Mason with the help of Andi Forster

Departed	Date	Arrived	Date	Days at Sea
St. Nazaire	8 June 1943	St. Nazaire	5 September 1943	90

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Ships Hit
Date	KTB Time	Position	Ship	Tons	Nationality	Convoy
3 Jul 43	01.02 - 02.26	6°00'N, 16°27'W	EMPIRE KOHINOOR	5,225	British

			Total = 5,225
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.

Copy No. . . . . . . . .

K r i e g s t a g e b u c h

U n t e r s e e b o o t e s "U 618" .

Kommandant: Oberleutnant zur See B a b e r g .

Beginning on: 8 May 1943.

Concluding on: 5 September 1943.

Distribution:
Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine	Copy No.	1+2
Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine
- 2 Skl/B.d.U. Op. -	" "	3
Kom. Admiral der Unterseeboote	" "	4
Führer der Unterseeboote West	" "	5
Führer der Unterseebootausb.	" "	6
27. Unterseebootsflottille	" "	7
7. Unterseebootsflottille	" "	8


Enclosures:
Track chart	Copy No.	2-8
Convoy sketches	" "	3+8
Attack sketches	" "	3+8
Shooting data	" "	3+4+8
Excerpt of the Radio Log General and
Officer-Only	" "	2-8
Short report	" "	3+5
K.T.B. Maschine	" "	3+5

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Shipyard Period "U 618".

08.05.43	St. Nazaire	Torpedo and provisions offload.

09.05 - 03.06.43	" "	Shipyard period. 30% of the crew on leave.
		Award of 6 Iron Cross II and 6 U-boat War Badges.

02.06.43	" "	Diving and trim test. Sea trial.

04. - 07.06.43	" "	Outfitting for the Front.

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	08.06.43	Bay of Biscay
	08.00		Departed St. Nazaire for 4th war patrol.
			Taken in Sperrbrecher convoy.
			U-590 puts to sea as second boat.
	12.00	BF 6466 upper-left	Day's run: Surfaced 30.8 nm.
		WSW 2, Sea 1, 2/10, 1024 mb
	12.42		Incoming Radio Message 1154/8/84
			To Baberg, Lüssow, Krüer.
			1) U-653 drops out of together outbound transit.
			2) Leader U-618. Report position for 9 June 08.00 hours before diving this evening.
			3) During maneuvers by the lead boat led boats ridigly do the same without previous signal orders.
			4) On sighting of 1 or a few aircraft remain on the surface without fail, even if boats are unnoticed.
			from F.d.U. West
	16.00	BF 6728 right edge lower
		SW 2, Sea 1, 3/10, Vis. good
	18.13		Test dive and deep dive.
	19.00		Surfaced.
	20.00	BF 9122 lower-right	At meeting point with U-571.
		SW 2, Sea 1, Vis. very good	This boat had not yet done a test dive. Waited for that.
	21.10		Began together transit.
			Air escort by 3 Arados up to 22.00 hours.
	22.10		Own B.V. aircraft passed on opposite course.
	22.15		Outgoing Short Signal:
			Position on 9th day of the current month 08.00 hours square BF 8321. U-618
	22.30		Dived for night submerged transit in line abreast distance 2000 meters. Different depths. Own depth A -20 meters.
	24.00	BF 9114 upper-center

	09.06.43	Bay of Biscay
	04.00	BF 8335 center
	06.42	Fog, Vis. 1000 meters to 4 nm	Surfaced.
	07.20		Lüssow hung on, Krüer was not found.
	08.00	BF 8322 lower-center
		ENE 4, Sea 3, fog, Vis. 1000 meters to 3 nm
	08.41		Outgoing Short Signal:
			Sending bearing signals in accordance with War Orders at 09.00, 09.30 and 10.00 hours. U-618
		Bearing signals sent up to 10.30 hours. Krüer has not reported.

	Sun and Moon Data 08.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 09.06.43

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	continued
	09.06.43		Continued transit initially at LF.
	12.00	BF 8234 lower-center	Day's run: Surfaced 172.8 nm
		ENE 2-3, Sea 1-2, thin low clouds, misty, 1019 mb	Submerged 22.6 nm
	12.52		Incoming Radio Message 1229/9/5
			To Baberg
			From 13.00 hours no further close escort.
			from F.d.U. West.
	13.30	Sent a Short Signal with position, course and speed one more time for Krüer.
			Own position is BF 8222, course 265°, speed 1x knots.
			U-618
			Contrary to Radio Message 1229/9/5 continued escort by 3 Ju 88.
	16.00	BF 8136 upper-center
		ENE 3, Sea 2-3, 2/10, 1018 mb, Vis. very good
	18.40		With the arrival of U-590 the group is again at full strength.
	20.00	BF 7336 right edge lower
		ENE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, light Swell, 1017 mb
	23.00		Dived for night submerged transit. Depth A -20 meters.
	24.00	BF 7319 center-left

	10.06.43	Bay of Biscay
	04.00	BF 7329 right edge lower
	08.00	BF 7327 right edge lower	Surfaced.
		NW 3, Sea 2, fog, Vis. 500 meters to 4 nm	Continued transit on the surface in formation.
	12.00	BF 7163 upper center	Day's run: Surfaced 143.7 nm
		NNW 5, Sea 4, medium-high clouds, completely overcast, 1020 mb	Submerged 27.6 nm
	16.00	BF 7143 lower-left
		NNW 3, Sea 2-3, 5/10, 1022 mb
	20.00	BE 9355 center
		WNW 3, Sea 2, 6/10, high clouds, Vis. 12-14 nm, 1022 mb
	22.25		Outgoing Short Signal:
			Position on 11 June 14.00 hours BE 91.
			U-618

	Sun and Moon Data 09.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 10.06.43

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	continued
	10.06.43
	23.00		Dived for night submerged transit. Depth A -20 meters
	24.00	BE 9269 upper-center

	11.06.43
	04.00	BE 9267 center-right edge
	08.00	BE 9259 center-left	Surfaced to proceed on the surface.
		W 3, Sea 2-3, 5/10, Vis. good, light Swell
	12.00	BE 9168 lower-right corner	Day's run: Surfaced 159.1 nm
		WSW 5, Sea 4, arising fog, Vis. 5-8 nm, 1022 mb, Sea increasing	Submerged 23.9 nm
	16.00	BE 9176 center
		NWbyW 4, Sea 3, 6/10, 1024 mb, Vis. good
	18.37		Incoming Radio Message 1640/11/61
			1) New objectives: For Schauenburg square 55 of the large square west of naval square CE, for U-449 ET 29. After dissolving the together transit: For Lüssow, and Baberg square 50 of the large square west of naval square DG. For Fiedler and U-590 square DG 4455. For Maus naval square FB 90.
			2) Circuit for Luther, Staats and Friedrich is Ireland.
	20.00	BE 8623 center-right
		NW 4, Sea 3, 2/10, 1026 mb, Vis. very good
	23.00	BE 8642	Escort group dissolved.
	23.00		Outgoing Radio Message 2232/11/64
			From Baberg. Naval square BE 8642. Group dissolved. On 9 June three detections 180 cm. 10 June an aircraft sighted, was not noticed. NW 2, light Swell, 2/10, 1027 mb, rising, Vis. very good.
	23.12		Dived for night submerged transit. Depth A -30 meters.
	24.00	BE 8642 center-left

	12.06.43
	04.00	BE 8566 center-right
	08.00	BE 8565 lower-left corner	Surfaced.
		NW 1-2, Sea 1, light Swell, Vis. 8-10 nm
	09.12		Incoming Radio Message 0232/12/66
			Group Baberg (Baberg, Krüer, Lüssow) 10.30 hours switch to Ireland Circuit.

	Sun and Moon Data 10.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 11.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 12.06.43

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	continued
	12.06.43
	12.00	BE 8575 center	Day's run: Surfaced 161.3 nm
		W 2-3, Sea 2, 7/10, 1027 mb, misty, Vis. 6 nm	Submerged 27.2 nm
	16.00	BE 8725 upper-center
		W 2, Sea 1-2, 9/10, Vis. 8 nm, 1030 mb
	20.00	BE 7962 lower edge left
		SE 2, Sea 2, light rain, 1029 mb, Vis. 7-9 nm
	23.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	BE 7972 lower-left
		W 2, Sea 2, 10/10, 1029 mb

	13.06.43
	02.30	BE 7895	7 illuminated small steamers with NW-course, probably fishing trawlers.
	04.00	BE 7897 center-left
		NE 3-4, Sea 3, rain, 1030 mb
	06.35		Morning twilight.
	08.00	CF 1324 center
		NEbyN 4, Sea 3, 7/10, 1029 mb, Vis. 6 nm
	09.06 - 10.52		Test dive.
	12.00	CF 1239 upper-right	Day's run: Surfaced 220.2 nm
		NNE 4, Sea 3, 7/10, 1030 mb, Vis. 12 nm	Submerged 3.9 nm
	12.11 - 12.22		Crash dive for training.
	16.00	CF 1252 lower-left
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 5/10, 1034 mb, Vis. 12 nm
	20.00	CE 3392 lower-left
		NE 4, Sea 3, 5/10, 1034 mb, Vis. 12 nm
	23.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	CE 3379 center
		N 2-3, Sea 2, 5/10, 1030 mb. Vis. good

	Sun and Moon Data 12.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 13.06.43

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	14.06.43
	04.00	CE 3538 lower-right
		EbyS 3, Sea 2, 9/10, 1035 mb, Vis. good, bright night
	06.55		Morning twilight.
	08.00	CE 3581 upper edge right
		E 4, Sea 3, 9/10, 1033 mb
	08.00 - 10.18		Test dive.
	12.00	CE 3575 center-right edge	Day's run: Surfaced 172.5 nm
		ESE 5, Sea 4, 10/10, murky, Vis. 8 nm, 1033 mb	Submerged 3.3 nm
	16.00	CE 3735 center-left
		SE 5, Sea 4, 10/10, drizzle, Vis. 4-8 nm, 1032 mb
	20.00	CE 3754 lower-center
		SE 5, Sea 4, 10/10, drizzle, 1031 mb, fog, Vis. 3-4 nm
	23.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	CE 2999 upper-right corner
		SSW 3, Sea 2-3, 10/10, Vis. 8 nm, 1030 mb

	15.06.43	Azores
	04.00	CE 5328 right edge upper
		SSW 2, Sea 1, fog, Vis. 2 nm - 500 meters, light Swell, 1029 mb
	07.35		Morning twilight.
	08.00	CE 5348 center-left	Dived to recharge the torpedoes.
		S 2, Sea 1, fog, Vis. 2 nm - 500 meters, light Swell, 1028 mb
	12.00	CE 5371 center-left	Day's run: Surfaced 150 nm
			Submerged 8.3 nm
	16.00	CE 5296 upper-center
	16.13	8/10, Vis. 9 nm, high thin cloud deck	Surfaced.
	16.20		Recognition Signals exchanged with U-571 bearing 180°T, range: 8 nm, course S.

	Sun and Moon Data 14.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 15.06.43

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	continued
	15.06.43
	18.30		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 262°T, 12.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 13 June 16.30 hours)
	19.47		Incoming Radio Message 1905/15/183 (Extract)
			1) Bartke on 18 June in naval square CE 7895, fill up U-590, Baberg, Lüssow.
	20.00	CE 5516 center-right edge
		S 3-4, Sea 2-3, light Swell, 1028 mb, 6/10, Vis. 12 nm
	23.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	CE 5571 lower-left corner
		SSE 4-5, Sea 3, 6/10, 1028 mb, Vis. 10 nm

	16.06.43	Azores
	04.00	CE 5737 upper-center edge
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 1/10, bright moonlit night, 1027 mb, Vis. very good
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	08.00	CE 5781 upper-center
		S 3, Sea 2, 3/10, 1026 mb, Vis. 10 nm
	08.28 - 10.54		Test dive.
	12.00	CE 5779 center-left edge	Day's run: Surfaced 148.3 nm
		S 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm, light Swell	Submerged 13.1 nm
	16.00	CE 7362 center	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 270°T, 4.8 nm.
		S 2-3, Sea 1-2, light Swell, Vis. 14 nm, 1026 mb
		S 2-3, Sea 1-2, light Swell, Vis. 14 nm, 1026 mb	(Last navigation fix 15 June 24.00 hours)
	20.00	CE 7385 center-right edge
		S 3-4, Sea 1-2, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm
	24.00	CE 7619 center	Evening twilight.
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 12 nm, 1025 mb

	17.06.43
	04.00	CE 7593 center-right
		S 3-4, Sea 3, bright moonlit night, 1024 mb, Vis. very good

	Sun and Moon Data 15.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 16.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 17.06.43

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	continued
	17.06.43
	08.00	CE 7838 upper-center edge	Morning twilight.
		SE 3, Sea 2, light Swell, 1023 mb, 6/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.32 - 10.57		Test dive.
	12.00	CE 7868 upper-center edge	Day's run: Surfaced 164.7 nm
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 14 nm, 1025 mb	Submerged 5.3 nm
	16.00	DG 1135 upper edge right
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 14 nm, 1025 mb
	19.25		Incoming Radio Message 1902/17/121 (Extract)
			1) After completion ordered supply head for: U-590 naval square EP 40, Baberg and Lüssow naval square ET 60.
	20.00	DG 1192 center-right
		SSE 2, Sea 1-2, 1/10, Vis. 14 nm, light Swell
	24.00	DG 1198 right edge upper	Evening twilight.
		SSE 2, Sea 1-2, 1/10, 1026 mb, Vis. very good

	18.06.43
	04.00	DG 1162 center-right edge
		SSE 1-2, Sea 1, bright moonlit night
	06.35		Recognition Signals exchanged with U-590.
	08.00	CE 7895 center-right edge
		S 2, Sea 1, Vis. very good, 1024 mb
	08.10		Morning twilight.
	09.30		U-571 in sight.
	10.04		U-488 in sight.
	10.50		Began supply.
			27 cbm fuel oil, 500 liters lubricating oil and 3 days provisions taken over.
	12.00	CE 7895 center	Day's run: Surfaced 168.3 nm
		S 2, Sea 1-2, light Swell, Vis. 14 nm
	15.25		Supply ended.
			Set off at the limit of visibility until 17.00 hours.

	Sun and Moon Data 17.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 18.06.43

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	continued
	18.06.43
	16.00	CE 7974 center-left
		SW 3, Sea 2, light Swell, Vis. 14 nm
	17.00 - 17.30		Test dive.
	20.00	DG 1215 lower-center
		SW 4, Sea 3, 5/10, 1024 mb, Vis. 14 nm
	24.00	DG 1273 lower-center	Evening twilight.
		WSW 4, Sea 2-3, 9/10, 1025 mb, Vis. good

	19.06.43
	04.00	DG 1527 center-right
		SW 2, Sea 1, 9/10, bright night, misty, 1025 mb
	08.00	DG 1585 center-right edge
		SW 2, Sea 1, 9/10, Vis. good, 1025 mb
	08.10		Morning twilight.
	12.00	DG 1861 upper-left corner	Day's run: Surfaced 155.8 nm
		SW 2, Sea 1, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm, light Swell	Submerged 1.2 nm
	15.14 - 16.00		Test dive.
	16.00	DG 1895 center-left
		SSE 1, Sea 0-1, Vis. very good, 4/10, 1026 mb
	17.00		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 114°T, 9 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 18 June 08.15 hours)
	20.00	DG 4341 lower-center edge
		SSE 1, Sea 0-1, light Swell, 3/10, Vis. 14 nm
	23.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	DG 4378 lower-center
		SE 2, Sea 1, light Swell, 1/10, 1026 mb, Vis. very good

	Sun and Moon Data 18.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 19.06.43

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	20.06.43
	04.00	DG 4646 center
		SE 1, Sea 0-1, 6/10, 1026 mb, bright moonlit night
	08.00	DG 4921 center-right
		SEbyS 2, Sea 2, light Swell, 8/10, Vis. good
	08.20		Morning twilight.
	08.59 - 09.25		Test dive.
	12.00	DG 4955 lower-right	Day's run: Surfaced 170 nm
		SE 3-4, Sea 2, 5/10, 1027 mb, Vis. 14 nm	Submerged 2 nm
	16.00	DG 7326 center-left	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 207°T, 8 nm.
		SE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, 1027 mb, Vis. 14 nm
		SE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, 1027 mb, Vis. 14 nm	(Last navigation fix 18 June 08.15 hours)
	20.00	DG 7391 center	[Apparently a typo last navigation fix 19 June 17.00 hours]
		SbyE 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. very good, light Swell
	23.30		Evening twilight.
	24.00	DG 7638 upper-center
		SE 3, Sea 2, 3/10, 1026 mb, bright moonlit night

	21.06.43
	04.00	DG 7693 lower-center edge
		ESE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, bright night, Vis. very good, 1026 mb
	08.00	DG 8717 lower-center
		EbyN 3, Sea 2, 8/10, Vis. very good
	08.25		Morning twilight.
	08.55 - 10.25		Test dive.
	12.00	DG 8772 center	Day's run: Surfaced 175.6 nm
		SE 4, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. very good	Submerged 4.1 nm
	16.00	DS 3151 center-right	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 152°T, 6.9 nm.
		EbyN 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 14 nm
		EbyN 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 14 nm	(Last navigation fix 20 June 16.00 hours)

	Sun and Moon Data 20.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 21.06.43

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	continued
	21.06.43
	20.00	DS 3189 lower-center
		NEbyE 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. very good
	23.25		Evening twilight.
	24.00	DS 3464 lower-right
		ENE 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. good

	22.06.43
	04.00	DS 3736 upper-center edge
		ENE 5, Sea 4, 3/10, bright night, Vis. good
	08.00	DS 3871 upper-right corner
		ENE 5, Sea 4, 4/10, Vis. good, light Swell
	08.20		Morning twilight.
	08.52		Dived, depth A -30 meters.
			Test dive and recharging the torpedoes.
	12.00	DS 3793 center-right edge	Day's run: Surfaced 165 nm
			Submerged 6 nm
	14.25		Surfaced.
	16.00	DS 6211 upper edge right
		ENE 5, Sea 4, 8/10, Vis. 14 nm, light Swell, 1021 mb
	20.00	DS 6246 lower-left
		ENE 4-5, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm
	23.15		Evening twilight.
	24.00	DS 6521 lower-center
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. good, 1022 mb

	23.06.43
	04.00	DS 6558 right edge lower
		ENE 3-4, Sea 3, dark night, Vis. bad
	08.00	DS 6834 upper-left
		ENE 3-4, Sea 3, Vis. bad
	08.35		Morning twilight.
	08.58 - 10.15		Test dive.

	Sun and Moon Data 21.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 22.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 23.06.43

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	continued
	23.06.43
	12.00	DS 6868 center	Day's run: Surfaced 152 nm
		ENE 3-4, Sea 2-3, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm, 1021 mb	Submerged 7 nm
	16.00	DS 9233 lower-right
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. 14 nm, light Swell
	20.00	DS 9348 center-left edge
		NEbyE 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. 14 nm, 1020 mb
	23.05		Evening twilight.
	24.00	DS 9616 center
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, misty horizon, 1021 mb

	24.06.43
	04.00	DS 9681 upper-right
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 5/10, 1019 mb, Vis. bad
	08.00	DS 9929 upper edge left
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 9/10, 1014 mb, Vis. bad
	08.35		Morning twilight.
	12.00	DS 9991 lower-center	Day's run: Surfaced 180 nm
		NNE 4, Sea 3-4, 10/10, Vis. 12 nm, light Swell
	13.55 - 15.33		Test dive.
	16.00	EH 3335 upper-center
		NE 4, Sea 3, 9/10, 1018 mb, misty horizon
	20.00	EJ 1171 upper-left corner
		NE 4, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm, light Swell
	22.55		Evening twilight.
	23.00		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 237°T, 11 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 22 June 08.40 hours)
	24.00	EH 3639 lower-right corner
		NbyE 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. bad, strong marine phosphorescence

	Sun and Moon Data 23.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 24.06.43

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	25.06.43	Cape Verde Islands
	04.00	EJ 1475 lower-left corner
		NE 4, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. bad, strong marine phosphorescence
	08.00	EJ 1743 center
		NEbyN 3, Sea 2, 4/10, 1016 mb, Vis. bad
	08.40		Morning twilight.
	09.05		Test dive and diesel repairs.
	12.00	EJ 1745 center-right edge	Day's run: Surfaced 151.2 nm, Submerged 8.1 nm
	12.35		Surfaced.
	16.00	EJ 4125 upper-left
		NE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm, 1016 mb
	20.00	EJ 4159 lower-center edge
		NE 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 4 nm, light Swell
	22.45		Evening twilight.
	23.00		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 200°T, 7.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 24 June 23.00 hours)
	24.00	EJ 4437 lower-center edge
		NE 2, Sea 1-2, 2/10, Vis. bad, marine phosphorescence

	26.06.43	West of Cape Verde Islands
	04.00	EJ 4498 upper edge right
		E 1, Sea 0, misty, Vis. 2-6 nm, marine phosphorescence
	04.40	EJ 4811	Low, long shadow in sight bearing 90°T, bow left, target angle 70°. Apparently a destroyer. Northwest course, speed about 17-18 knots.
		Hazy, Vis. 6-7 nm, 5/10, marine phosphorescence
	04.52		Out of sight bearing 350°T. Initial range about 4-5 nm.
	08.00	EJ 4844 upper-left
		ENE 1, Sea 1, 2/10, Vis. 6 nm, Vis. bad
	08.40		Morning twilight.
	09.08 - 11.12		Test dive.

	Sun and Moon Data 25.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 26.06.43

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	continued
	26.06.43
	12.00	EJ 4875 center-left	Day's run: Surfaced 172.6 nm
		NW 1, Sea 1, 6/10, Vis. 14 nm, light Swell, 1016 mb	Submerged 6.3 nm
	16.00	EJ 7251 lower-center
		N 3, Sea 2, 10/10, misty, Vis. 10 nm, 1016 nm
	20.00	EJ 7288 lower-left corner
		NbyW 3, Sea 2-3, 3/10, 1014 mb, Vis. 12 nm
	22.40		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EJ 7559 upper-center edge
		NW 1, Sea 1, 5/10, Vis. bad, marine phosphorescence

	27.06.43
	04.00	EJ 7834 upper-right
		SSW 1, Sea 1, 7/10, misty, Vis. bad, marine phosphorescence, 1015 mb
	08.00	EJ 7893 center
		NNE 3 Sea 2, strong summer lightening, 8/10, Vis. bad
	08.40		Morning twilight.
	08.57 - 11.14		Test dive.
	12.00	ES 1311 center-left edge	Day's run: Surfaced 176 nm
		Wind calm, rain, Vis. 4-6 nm, 1016 mb	Submerged 4 nm
	16.00	ES 1348 lower-center
		SbyW 1-2, Sea 1, rain, Vis. 4 nm, 1015 mb, low clouds
	20.00	ES 1616 lower edge right
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, rain, 1014 mb, Vis. 3-5 nm
	22.15		Evening twilight.

	Sun and Moon Data 26.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 27.06.43

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	continued
	27.06.43
	24.00	ES 1685 upper edge left
		SE 1-2, Sea 1-2, 10/10, rain, Vis. 3-5 nm

	28.06.43
	04.00	ES 1953 upper-center
		S 2, Sea 1, 10/10, rain, Vis. 1-3 nm, 1-15 mb
	08.00	ES 1998 center-left edge
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 8/10, Vis. 6 nm
	08.45		Morning twilight.
	09.02 - 11.07		Test dive.
	12.00	ES 4338 upper-right	Day's run: Surfaced 173.7 nm
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm	Submerged 3.5 nm
	12.17		Incoming Radio Message 1117/28/355 (Extract)
			As attack area occupy:
			1) Baberg same area as Cremer. See Radio Message of 23 June.
[Baberg actually occupied an area to the south of the area assigned to Cremer in this radio message. Cremer was still in this area]			Attack area for Cremer is the sector from square ET 3825 [Freetown] in 45 to 135°, therefore [U-618 will occupy] the area of length of 290 nm along the 200-meter line from ET 6125 to EU 4975.
		Ran on course 165° further to square ES 81 and then on an easterly course to the coast. Intend to surface only by night from 18°W, to approach the coast unseen.
	16.00	ES 5412 upper-center edge
		SbyW 4-5, Sea 4, 6/10, rain shower, Vis. 6-12 nm
	16.20		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 133°T, 12 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 25 June 23.00 hours)
	20.00	ES 5449 upper-right
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm
	22.15		Evening twilight.
	24.00	ES 5469 center-left
		SbyE 4, Sea 3-4, 9/10, rain showers, Vis. 6 nm

	29.06.43
	01.27	ES 5548 lower-right	Illuminated Spanish freighter, course 195°, speed 8 knots.
		Remained with this steamer until lightness, because the illumination of the neutrality

	Sun and Moon Data 27.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 28.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 29.06.43

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	continued
	29.06.43	markings (board on the cabin) was very poor and the steered course was not for any harbor.
	04.00	ES 5814 upper-center edge
		SbyE 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.00	ES 5795 upper-center
		S 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. good, 1014 mb
	08.45		Positioned at the beginning of morning twilight about 8 nm ahead of the steamer.
	09.07		Dived.
			Steamer seen clearly submerged, distance about 600 meters.
			Spanish steamer "MONTE NURIA".
			On the side of the hull neutrality markings in triplicate.
	10.31		Surfaced.
	10.58	ES 8134	Steamer stopped.
	11.30		Captain on board.
			Ship came in ballast from Ruelva and was proceeding to Buenos Aires to pick up bread flour for Spain.
	11.45		Steamer released.
	12.00	ES 8137 center-left	Day's run: Surfaced 216.4 nm
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, misty, rain showers, Vis. 4-8 nm	Submerged 2.7 nm
	16.00	ES 8215 center-left edge
		SEbyS 5, Sea 4, 10/10, rain, Vis. bad
	20.00	ES 8234 center
		SEbyS 5, Sea 4, 8/10, Vis. 10 nm, medium Swell
	22.10		Evening twilight.
	24.00	ES 8319 upper-center
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 5/10, Vis. 7 nm, medium Swell

	30.06.43
	04.00	ES 8338 lower-center
		SE 5, Sea 4, 6/10, Vis. good
	08.00	ES 9151 upper-center edge
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. good, 1014 mb
	08.35		Morning twilight.
	09.02		Dived. Proceeded submerged at depth A -40 meters.

	Sun and Moon Data 29.06.43
	Sun and Moon Data 30.06.43

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	continued
	30.06.43	Remained submerged by day, because cloud and visibility conditions are favorable for aircraft. Own anti-aircraft weapons cannot be used due to the Sea State.
	12.00	ES 9153 upper-right	Day's run: Surfaced 166.7 nm
			Submerged 6.1 nm
	15.03		Surfaced, continued transit on the surface because at the moment there is a very high cloud deck.
	16.00	ES 9163 left edge upper
		SbyE 4, Sea 4, medium Swell, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.00	ES 9252 center-left
		SbyE 4, Sea 3-4, 10/10, rain showers, Vis. 6-10 nm
	22.00		Evening twilight.
	24.00	ES 9344 upper-left corner
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 5/10, Vis. good, medium Swell

	01.07.43
	04.00	ES 9356 center-left
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 4/10, Vis. good, 1015 mb
	08.00	ET 7144 right edge lower
		SEbyS 5, Sea 4, 5/10, Vis. good, medium Swell
	08.21		Morning twilight.
	08.46		Dived. Proceeded submerged at depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	ET 7149 upper-right corner	Day's run: Surfaced 133.2 nm
			Submerged 12.6 nm
	15.05		Surfaced.
	16.00	ET 7243 upper-center	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 70.5°T, 35 nm.
		SE 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm, high cloud deck
		SE 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm, high cloud deck	(Last navigation fix 28 June 16.20 hours)
	16.09		Dived, deep dive test to depth A +40 meters.
	20.00	ET 7251 center-right
	21.38		Surfaced.
	21.45		Evening twilight.
	24.00	ET 7262 lower-center
		SE 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. good

	02.07.43
	04.00	ET 7354 upper-right
		SE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. good

	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
	08.00	ET 8144 left edge lower
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 6/10, 1015 mb
	08.15		Morning twilight.
	08.30		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 28°T, 13 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 1 July 16.00 hours)
	08.45		Dived to proceed submerged.
			Depth A -30 meters, course 95°.
	12.00	ET 8127 lower-center	Day's run: Surfaced 176.3 nm
			Submerged 23.7 nm
	16.00	ET 8128 lower-right	Sound bearing in 190°T.
	16.25	ET 8128	Steamer in sight bearing 180°T, distance 7 nm, zigzagging strongly. Due to zigzag away could not reach shooting position.
			Steamer had camouflage and shortened masts (only a little higher than the smokestack). About 7000 ton size.
		Remained submerged, until the steamer was at the limit of visibility, to pursue for a night attack.
	18.40		Surfaced, as mastheads are on the horizon.
			Maneuvered ahead at highest speed.
	20.00	ET 8132 upper-right
		SE 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 14 nm
	21.30		Evening twilight.
			Am already positioned ahead of the enemy
			Closed in in the twilight.
	24.00	ET 5735 upper-center	Ran in to attack several times and turned away again due to strong enemy zigzagging.
		SE 2, Sea 1, 8/10, Vis. 4 nm, strong marine phosphorescence

	03.07.43
	00.04	ET 5735	Two-fan miss (T III with Pi II)
			Enemy speed 10 knots, target angle left 50°.
			Range 2000 meters, depth 7 meters.
			Shot from tube II and III.
		Unexplained miss, because shooting data was gained by several hours of operation and was correct. Both torpedoes were end of run detonators.
	01.02	ET 5498 lower-center edge	Two-fan on tube I and IV (2 Atos)
			Hit forward 30 and aft 40 meters.
			Enemy speed 10 knots, target angle left 80°, torpedo speed 40 knots, range 1800 meters. Running time 87 and 93 seconds.
		Slight sheet of flame and explosion column. Steamer remained lying stopped. Lights on deck. Crew went to the boats. Torpedo was strongly phosphorescent observed nearly to the target.
	01.11		Coup de grâce from tube V (T III with Pi II)
			Unexplained miss, torpedo depth 5 meters. Enemy speed 0, target angle left 90°, range 2000 meters.

	Sun and Moon Data 02.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 03.07.43

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	continued
	03.07.43	Steamer lies perfectly stopped. Tube V was shot with a fixed angle 180°. Again end of run detonator. Steamer now take a slight list to starboard, no indication of sinking. Lively searchlight traffic between the lifeboats.
	02.26		Coup de grâce from tube II (Ato)
			Enemy speed 0, target angle left 90°, range 1500 meters, torpedo depth 3 meters. Fixed shooting angle 0°. Hit center. Running time 105 seconds.
		After the hit the smokestack is no longer seen. A little bit later the steamer breaks apart in the center. Bow and stern come high out of the water. Light track of the torpedo observed up to the target.
	02.45		Steamer sunk.
		About 6 to 8 lifeboats were launched. Captain searched for but not found. A boat was taken alongside, occupied with 18 Negroes. Steamer was called "EMPIRE PYANORD"? and came with cotton from Alexandria. Cruised around the south tip of Africa for Freetown. The cotton explains the slow sinking.
	03.50		Moved off, because it is too dark to examine other boats.
	04.00	ET 5498 lower left
		SE 2, Sea 1-2, 9/10, Vis. 3 nm, marine phosphorescence
	07.15		Attempted to send Radio Message on 36 meters.
			Unsuccessful, was not heard by Norddeich.
	08.00	ET 5873 center-left
		S 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. good
	08.05		Morning twilight.
	08.35		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	ET 5894 upper edge left	Day's run: Surfaced 151.7 nm
			Submerged 18.3 nm
	16.00	ET 5895 upper-center
	20.00	ET 5896 upper center
	21.20		Surfaced.
	24.00	ET 5985 lower-center
		SE 3, Sea 1-2, 10/10, Vis. bad

	04.07.43
	04.00	ET 6778 upper-right
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. very bad, rain, summer lightening
	08.00	ET 6798 lower-center edge	New attempt to send a Radio Message.
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. good, light Swell	No success.
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. good, light Swell	On the surface and submerged no very low frequency reception.
	08.05		Morning twilight.

	Sun and Moon Data 03.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 04.07.43

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	continued
	04.07.43
	08.35		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	ET 9211 upper edge left	Day's run: Surfaced 106.5 nm
			Submerged 19.9 nm
	16.00	ET 9212 upper edge left
	20.00	ET 9213 upper edge left
	20.55		Surfaced.
	21.20		Evening twilight.
	24.00	ET 9231 center-right
		SSE 4, Sea 4, 7/10, low rain clouds, however mostly bright horizon, Vis. 4-6 nm, rain

	05.07.43
	04.00	ET 9324 upper-right
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 6/10, Vis. 6 nm, medium Swell, rain
	08.00	EU 7114 center-right	Morning twilight.
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. 8 nm, low clouds, rain
	08.31		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	EU 7116 lower-center	Day's run: Surfaced 103 nm
			Submerged 18.8 nm
	16.00	EU 7124 lower-center
	20.00	EU 7125 lower-center
	21.05		Surfaced.
	21.30		Evening twilight.
	21.25		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 222°T, 31.3 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 3 July 08.30 hours)
	24.00	ET 9339 lower-right
		SSE 4, Sea 4, 8/10, Vis. 6 nm, medium SW-Swell

	06.07.43
	04.00	ET 6994 left edge upper
		SSE 4, Sea 3-4, 3/10, Vis. good, summer lightening
	08.00	EU 7116 center-right	Morning twilight.
		SSE 4-5, Sea 4, 5/10, 1016 mb, summer lightening

	Sun and Moon Data 04.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 05.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 06.07.43

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	continued
	06.07.43
	08.24		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	EU 7124 center-left	Day's run: Surfaced 75 nm
			Submerged 19.1 nm
	16.00	EU 7125 center-left
	20.00	EU 4787 center-right
	20.59		Surfaced.
	21.25		Evening twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 316°T, 16 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 5 July 21.25 hours)
	24.00	EU 4798 upper-center
		SSE 3, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. good

	07.07.43	Coast of Liberia
	04.00	EU 7219 lower-center
		SSE 4-5, Sea 3-4, 9/10, Vis. 5 nm
	07.55		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 4792 center-right	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 313°T, 6.3 nm.
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 8 nm
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 8 nm	(Last navigation fix 6 July 21.15 hours)
	08.16		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	EU 4793 lower-right	Day's run: Surfaced 84.7 nm
			Submerged 19.5 nm
	16.00	EU 4871 lower-right
	20.00	EU 4872 lower-right
	20.58		Surfaced.
	21.15		Evening twilight
	24.00	EU 7221 center	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 245°T, 7.5 nm.
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. bad
			(Last navigation fix 7 July 08.10 hours)

	08.07.43
	04.00	EU 7262 center
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 6/10, Vis. 3-6 nm, 1017 mb
	07.50		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 7221 center
		S 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. 7 nm, low cloud border
	08.14		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	EU 7222 upper edge left	Day's run: Surfaced 79.4 nm
			Submerged 19.4 nm
	16.00	EU 7223 upper edge left
	20.00	EU 7223 upper edge left
	21.07		Surfaced.

	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
	21.20		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 7227 upper-center edge
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 2 nm, misty

	09.07.43
	04.00	EU 7166 left edge lower
	07.55		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 7184 upper-right	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 235°T, 15 nm.

			(Last navigation fix 7 July 21.20 hours)
	08.13		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	EU 7411 upper-center	Day's run: Surfaced 99.1 nm
			Submerged 20.4 nm
	16.00	ET 9633 lower-center edge
	20.00	EY 9635 center
	21.02		Surfaced.
	21.20		Evening twilight.
	24.00	ET 9651 lower-right
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 3-5 nm

	10.07.43
	02.03		Outgoing Radio Message 2353/9 on 24 meters
			From Baberg. Naval square EU 40, 89 cbm, 6 torpedoes.
			1) 3 July 02.00 hours sank in ET 5498 7000 tonner with cotton from Alexandria around Nadalkap [southernmost tip of Africa] for main harbor.
			2) Dived by day, up to now no night air.
			3) No very low frequency reception on America II Circuit.
			4) Kommandant for 4 days severe flu (improving).
			5) "Goliath": a) 5 b) 14 d) constant.
			Radio Message was repeated at 04.28 hours with Serial No. 0319/10/343.
	04.00	ET 9648 upper-center edge
		SEbyS 4, Sea 3, 6/10, Vis. 3 nm
	07.55		Morning twilight.
	08.00	ET 9637 center-left edge
		SEbyS 3-4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 3-5 nm
	08.10		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	ET 9635 lower-left	Day's run: Surfaced 89.3 nm
			Submerged 22.1 nm
	16.00	ET 9636 upper-left
	20.00	EU 7411 center-left edge
	21.06		Surfaced.
	21.25		Evening twilight.

	Sun and Moon Data 08.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 09.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 10.07.43

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	continued
	10.07.43
	21.30		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 34°T, 3.8 nm.

			(Last navigation fix 9 July 08.10 hours)
	24.00	EU 7138 left edge upper
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 3 nm

	11.07.43
	00.50 - 01.40		Detection vertically polarized 110 cm. First faint, then very loud. All anti-aircraft weapons manned.
	01.40		No attack.
	04.00	EU 4879 center-right
		S 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 3 nm, misty
	07.50		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 4868 lower edge left
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 6 nm
	08.10		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	EU 4852 right edge upper	Day's run: Surfaced 124.4 nm
			Submerged 21.3 nm
	16.00	EU 4856 upper-right
	20.00	EU 4852 right edge upper
	21.01		Surfaced.
	21.25		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 4848 upper-left
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. 5 nm

	12.07.43
	04.00	EU 4887 center-left
		SSE 5, Sea 4, 2/10, Vis. 4 nm, bright moonlight
	07.50		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 4868 lower-right	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 325°T, 14 nm.
		S 4, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. 8 nm, light Swell
		S 4, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. 8 nm, light Swell	(Last navigation fix 10 July 21.30 hours)
	12.00	EU 4853 upper-left	Day's run: Surfaced 103.7 nm
			Submerged 21.6 nm
	16.00	EU 4828 center-left
	20.00	EU 4824 lower edge left
	21.04		Surfaced.
	21.25		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 4736 lower-right
		SSW 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 4 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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	13.07.43
	04.00	EU 4875 upper edge right
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 4 nm
	07.25		Incoming Radio Message from "Cremer", that he requests piston rings for the E-compressor stage IV, Junkers compressor stage III.
	07.50		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 4883 center	Outgoing Short Signal 0800/13/389
		SSE 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. 8 nm, low clouds	I expect to be at the meeting point on the 14th day of the current month at 03.00 hours.
			U-618.
	08.17		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	EU 4884 right edge upper	Day's run: Surfaced 89.6 nm
			Submerged 22.8 nm
	16.00	EU 4879 upper-right corner
	20.00	EU 4878 lower-right
	21.01		Surfaced.
	21.25		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 355°T, 5.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 12 July 08.10 hours)
	21.30		Evening twilight.
	22.30		Detection horizontally polarized 168 cm.
			Volume 5, then was fainter.
	23.05 - 23.45		Again detection 168 cm.
			At times with roaring Volume.
		In each case, when locating starts, carried out strong course change minimum 90°. No attack.
	24.00	EU 7129 center
		SSW 4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 5 nm, bright moonlit night

	14.07.43
	04.00	EU 7146 lower-right
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 6 nm, bright moonlit night
	07.25		Incoming Radio Message 1957/13/313
			To Baberg. Encounter with "Hudson". Drove off with 8.8 cm. New meeting point square 7778. From "Cremer".
	08.00	EU 7148 lower-right	Morning twilight.
		SSW 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 8 nm
	08.04		Outgoing Short Signal 0804/14/314
			I expect to be at meeting point on 15th day of the current month at 06.00 hours.
			U-618.
	08.13		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	EU 7175 upper-left	Day's run: Surfaced 87.3 nm
			Submerged 25.5 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 13.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 14.07.43

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	continued
	14.07.43
	16.00	EU 7178 lower-left
	20.00	EU 7415 upper edge left
	20.59		Surfaced.
	21.25		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 7472 lower-left
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 4 nm

	15.07.43
	04.00	EU 7748 upper-right
		SbyE 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 3 nm
	05.45	EU 7778	At meeting point with U-333.
	08.00	EU 7778 lower-left	Morning twilight.
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 8 nm
	09.22		Dived.
	12.00	EU 7778 lower-left	Day's run: Surfaced 125.3 nm
			Submerged 25.4 nm
	14.45		Sound bearing 320°T.
	15.00		Surfaced.
			U-333 bearing 335°T, distance 9 nm.
	15.40		Gave over the Junkers and E-compressor parts to U-333.
	16.00	EU 7778 center-right
		SbyW 3-4, Sea 2-3, 6/10, Vis. 12 nm
	16.35		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	20.00	EU 7775 upper-right
	21.08		Surfaced.
	21.30		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 7718 lower-right
		S 3, Sea 2-3, 3/10, Vis. 5 nm, bright moonlit night

	16.07.43
	04.00	EU 7472 lower-right
		S 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 4 nm
	08.00	EU 7415 lower-right	Morning twilight.
		S 4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 8 nm
	08.22		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	EU 7412 upper center	Day's run: Surfaced 94.8 nm
			Submerged 20.2 nm
	16.00	EU 7178 upper-center

	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
	20.00	EU 7172 lower-center edge
	21.15		Surfaced.
	21.30		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 7142 upper center
		SSE 2, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 5 nm, bright moonlit night

	17.07.43
	04.00	EU 7123 right edge lower
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 1/10, Vis. 5 nm
	08.00	EU 4875 upper-left	Morning twilight.
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 8 nm
	08.15		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 290°T, 5 nm.
	08.17		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	EU 4872 upper-center	Day's run: Surfaced 81.2 nm
			Submerged 21.4 nm
	16.00	EU 4849 lower-center
	20.00	EU 4857 upper-center
	21.07		Surfaced.
	21.25		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 164°T, 4 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 17 July 08.15 hours)
	21.30		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 4874 right edge upper
		SW 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 5 nm

	18.07.43
	03.01		Outgoing Radio Message 0122/18/22 (on 24 meter wavelength)
			Naval square 48 from Baberg. 77 cbm. Junkers compressor out of service. Broken piston rod for Stage I. Request from southbound boat or supplier left piston rod with purge side with engine piston.
	04.00	EU 4874 right edge upper
		S 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 5 nm, bright moonlit night
	06.50		Incoming Radio Message 1656.17/370 and 1641/17/371
			1) Rahe, Lüssow, Staats, Manke and Baberg on 23 July at 00.00 hours be in reconnaissance line from square EU 9329 to EV 7744.
			2.) To avoid premature detection of the disposition by air, the line remains in constant slow movement. From 24 July at 00.00 hours be in position line from EV 7125 to 7841, there come about and on 25 July at 00.00 pass the old position line to the west. On 26 July 00.00 be in new position line from EU 9261 to

	Sun and Moon Data 16.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 17.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 18.07.43

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	18.07.43		9947, there come about and on 27 July at 00.00 hours again pass the old center position line to the east. Afterwards continue this 4-day rhythm.
			3) Rahe advance under the coast.
			4) Goal of the disposition: Detection of independent traffic from and convoys from EV 7315 and 6560 to ET 38 and back.
			5) On sighting a convoy immediately report and all boats go at highest speed, to strike by surprise.
			6) Further occupy as attack area Koch EU 70, Cremer ET 90, Zurmühlen ET 60. Cremer free for return.
			7) All naval squares.
	08.00	EU 4856 lower-left	Morning twilight.
		S 3-4, Sea 2-3, 10/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.17		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	Eu 4856 lower-left	Day's run: Surfaced 81.9 nm
			Submerged 21.8 nm
	15.00	EU 4867 upper-right	A smell fishing trawler bearing 60°T on northwest course, distance 6-7 nm.
	16.00	EU 4867 lower-center
	20.00	EU 4892 lower-left
	21.07		Surfaced.
	21.25		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 139°T, 18 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 17 July 21.25 hours)
	21.25		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 7371 upper-edge left
		S 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 7 nm, bright moonlit night

	19.07.43
	04.00	EU 7644 lower-left
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 6/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.00	EU 7931 upper-center edge	Morning twilight.
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. 8 nm
	08.15		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	EU 7932 lower-right corner	Day's run: Surfaced 163.5 nm
			Submerged 23 nm
	16.00	EU 7936 right edge lower
	20.00	EU 8717 center-right edge
	21.07		Surfaced.
	21.10		Evening twilight
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 42°T, 5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 18 July 21.20 hours)

	Sun and Moon Data 18.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 19.07.43

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	continued
	19.07.43
	24.00	EU 8767 center-left
		S 4, Sea 3, 2-3/10, Vis. 4-5 nm, bright moonlit night

	20.07.43
	04.00	EU 8882 center-right
		SbyE 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 5 nm
	07.55		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 8869 center-right	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 319°T, 7.5 nm.
		SbyE 4, Sea 5, 3/10, Vis. 8 nm
			(Last navigation fix 19 July 21.13 hours)
	08.15		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	EU 8948 center-left	Day's run: Surfaced 106.3 nm
			Submerged 26.2 nm
	16.00	EU 8949 center
	20.00	EU 8957 center-right
	20.49		Surfaced.
	21.10		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 8969 center
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. bad

	21.07.43
	04.00	EU 9758 center-right
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 6/10, Vis. 4 nm, low clouds on the horizon
	07.45		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 9847 center-right edge	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 53°T, 5 nm.
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 8/10, Vis. 8 nm, misty horizon
		SSE 3, Sea 2, 8/10, Vis. 8 nm, misty horizon	(Last navigation fix 20 July 08.00 hours)
	08.06		Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
	12.00	EU 9849 upper-right corner	Day's run: Surfaced 95 nm
			Submerged 24 nm
	16.00	EU 9858 upper edge left
	20.00	EU 9859 upper-center edge
	20.30		Surfaced.
	20.45		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 9948 upper-center edge
		SbyE 3, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. bad, low cloud deck

	22.07.43
	04.00	EU 9967 upper-center edge
		SbyE 4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 5 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 19.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 20.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 21.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 22.07.43

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	continued
	22.07.43
	07.35		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EV 7749 upper-center edge	Dived. Depth A -40 meters.
		SbyE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 10 nm, rain showers
	12.00	EV 7773 upper-center	Day's run: Surfaced 88 nm
			Submerged 25 nm
	16.00	EV 7776 upper-center
	20.00	EV 7779 center
	20.18		Surfaced.
	20.40		Evening twilight.
	20.45		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 151°T, 20 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 21 July 08.00 hours)
	24.00	EV 7775 center-right	In position in patrol line.
		S 5, Sea 4-5, 8/10, Vis. 2 nm, marine phosphorescence
		Positioned by night toward back and forth in the patrol line on the respective position line. By day transit to each new position.

	23.07.43	Gulf of Guinea
	04.00	EV 7742 center-right
		SbyE 5, Sea 4, 6/10, Vis. 4 nm, low rain clouds
	07.35		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EV 7762 left edge lower	Dived.
		SbyE 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 8 nm, medium Swell
	12.00	EV 7763 lower-left	Day's run: Surfaced 110.5 nm
			Submerged 22.1 nm
	15.05		Surfaced.
	16.00	EV 7842 lower-center
		S 5, Sea 4, 5/10, low clouds, medium Swell
	20.00	EV 7861 lower-right
	20.40		Evening twilight.
	20.45		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 170°T, 14.8 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 22 July 20.45 hours)
	24.00	EV 7849 left edge upper
		S 2-3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. bad, marine phosphorescence

	Sun and Moon Data 22.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 23.07.43

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	24.07.43
	04.00	EV 7811 center
		S 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 5 nm
	07.35		Morning twilight.
	07.50		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 98°T, 15 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 23 July 20.45 hours)
	08.00	EV 7843 center-right
		S 3, Sea 2-3, 6/10, Vis. 9 nm, low rain clouds
	08.10		Dived.
	12.00	EV 7819 center	Day's run: Surfaced 124 nm
			Submerge 12.1 nm
	16.00	EV 7843 upper-right
	16.07		Surfaced.
	19.00 - 19.20		Steady detection 168 cm. Brief pauses.
			Sometimes Volume 5.
			Anti-aircraft weapons manned. No attack.
		Again carried out continuous course changes a minimum of 90°.
	20.00	EV 7761 upper-right
		S 3, Sea 2-3, 10/10, Vis. 12 nm, very low rain clouds
	20.35		Evening twilight.
	20.45		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 132°T, 9.3 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 24 July 07.50 hours)
	24.00	EV 7746 lower-center
		S 3, Sea 2-3, 3/10, Vis. 2 nm

	25.07.43
	04.00	EV 7717 lower-left
		S 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 5 nm
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EV 7747 upper edge left
		S 3, Sea 2, 10/10, Vis. 9 nm
	08.05		Dived.
	12.00	EV 7741 lower-left	Day's run: Surfaced 117 nm
			Submerge 14 nm
	16.00	EV 7744 center-left
		S 4, Sea 3
	20.00	EU 9949 upper-right
		S 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.45		Evening twilight.

	Sun and Moon Data 24.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 25.07.43

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	continued
	25.07.43
	20.50		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 107°T, 20 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 24 July 20.50 hours)
	24.00	EU 9971 center
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 2 nm, marine phosphorescence

	26.07.43
	04.00	EU 9941 lower-center edge
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 5 nm
	07.45		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 9971
		SbyW 3, Sea 2-3, 10/10, Vis. 9 nm
	08.09		Dived.
	12.00	EU 9947 center	Day's run: Surfaced 115 nm
			Submerge 14 nm
	16.00	EU 9947 center	Surfaced.
	18.50	EU 9955	Detection 168 cm. All Volumes. No attack.
	20.00	EU 9965 lower-left
		SbyE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.50		Evening twilight
	24.00	EV 7744 lower-left corner
		S 3, Sea 2, 1/10, Vis. 2 nm, very strong marine phosphorescence

	27.07.43
	04.00	EV 7714
		center-left edge
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 2 nm, marine phosphorescence
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	07.50		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 102°T, 25.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 25 July 20.50 hours)
	08.00	EV 7755 lower-left	Dived.
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 10 nm
	12.00	EV 7743 upper-center	Day's run: Surfaced 142.5 nm
			Submerge 8 nm
	16.00	EV 7743 lower-center	Surfaced.
		S 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.00	EV 7841 left edge upper
		S 4-5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.45		Evening twilight.

	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
	24.00	EV 7841 upper-right
		S 4, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 1 nm, very strong marine phosphorescence

	28.07.43
	04.00	EV 7811 left edge lower
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. bad, strong marine phosphorescence
	07.35		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EV 7841 upper-right	Dived.
		S 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 10 nm
	12.00	EV 7817 upper-left	Day's run: Surfaced 132.5 nm
			Submerge 13 nm
	16.00	EV 7841 upper-right	Surfaced.
	18.20		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 90°T, 30 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 27.7 July 08.00 hours)
	20.00	EV 7763 lower-right
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 5/10, Vis. 12 nm, medium Swell
	20.40		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EV 7755 center-right edge
		S 5, Sea 4, 3/10, Vis. 2 nm

	29.07.43
	04.00	EV 7744 center-right
		S 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 2 nm
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EV 7744 center-right	Dived
		S 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 10 nm
	12.00	EV 7741 center-right	Day's run: Surfaced 104 nm
			Submerge 14 nm
	16.00	EV 7744 center-right	Surfaced.
	20.00	EU 9956 lower-center edge
		S 4-5, Sea 4, 6/10, Vis. 12 nm, low clouds
	20.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 9948 left edge upper
		SbyW 3, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 2 nm

	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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	30.07.43
	04.00	EU 9836 left edge upper
		S 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 3 nm
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 9954 center-left edge	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 80°T, 18 nm.
		S 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 9 nm, isolated low rain clouds
		S 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 9 nm, isolated low rain clouds	(Last navigation fix 28 July 18.20 hours)
	08.05		Dived.
	12.00	EU 9946 lower-left	Day's run: Surfaced 111 nm
			Submerge 14.5 nm
	16.00	EU 9947 upper-right	Surfaced.
		S 3, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.00	EU 9964 lower-right
		S 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EV 7744 center
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 3-4 nm

	31.07.43
	04.00	EU 9939 right edge upper
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. bad, very strong marine phosphorescence
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EV 7744 venter
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 10 nm
	08.05		Dived.
	12.00	EV 7741 center-left edge	Day's run: Surfaced 127.5 nm
			Submerge 15 nm
	16.00	EV 7744 center	Surfaced.
	20.00	EV 7764 upper-center edge
		S 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EV 7841 lower-right
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. bad, rain showers, strong marine phosphorescence

	Sun and Moon Data 30.07.43
	Sun and Moon Data 31.07.43

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	01.08.43
	04.00	EV 7814 upper-left
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. bad, marine phosphorescence
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	07.45		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 132°T, 16 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 30 July 08.00 hours)
	08.00	EV 7849 lower edge right	Dived.
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. 11 nm
	12.00	EV 7845 right edge lower	Day's run: Surfaced 131 nm
			Submerge 14 nm
	16.00	EV 7842 lower-left corner	Surfaced.
		S 5-6, Sea 5, 4/10, Vis. 14 nm
	17.35	EV 7763	Flying boat bearing 350°T, flew past at a distance of 4 nm. Anti-aircraft weapons manned. Remained unnoticed.
	18.20	EV 7765	"Liberator" bearing 180°T, course about 60°, distance 6 nm. Again remained unnoticed.
	20.00	EV 7761 lower-left corner
		S 6, Sea 5, 7/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.04	EV 7758 lower-right	Mastheads bearing 212°T, distance 13 nm.
			Steamer on easterly course.
			Maneuvered ahead for night attack.
	20.50		Evening twilight.
			Steamer set lights.
			Spanish freighter on course 95°, speed 10-12 knots. A great many lights on deck. As for neutrality markings however from a distance of 800 meters only the illuminated flag on the stern is recognized.
	22.00		Ran to position in patrol line again.
	24.00	EV 7756 lower-center
		SbyW 5, Sea 4, 5/10, Vis. bad

	02.08.43
	04.00	EV 7745 center
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 4 nm
	06.24		"Koch" reports in square EU 9384 three steamers on course 160°, 14 knots.
	07.35		"Koch" reports he has lost contact.
	07.45		Morning twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 108°T, 15.8 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 1 August 08.00 hours)
	08.00	EV 7757 center-left	Dived.
		S 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. 10 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 01.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 02.08.43

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	continued
	02.08.43
	12.00	EV 7748 center-right edge	Day's run: Surfaced 92.2 nm Surfaced.
		S 4, Sea 3, 6/10, Vis. 12 nm	Submerge 14 nm
		Am positioned ahead on the suspected enemy course line. Convoy must pass at about 13.00 hours.
	16.00	EV 7747 center
		S 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 12 nm
		Further searing for the convoy is hopeless due to the high speed of 14 knots. Continued transit on westerly course.
	19.18		Incoming Radio Message 1845/2/380
			Boats in naval square EU.
			1) If by 24.00 hours there is no contact on "Koch"-convoy, reconnaissance line is dissolved.
			2.) Rahe, Staats, Baberg then begin return transit, the same for Manke, if below 45 cbm. Koch free to maneuver.
			3.) After starting return transit report fuel and provisions first after setting off a bit or when transmitting anyway.
	20.00	EU 9982 upper-center
		S 4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.50		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 9892 right edge upper	Began return transit.
		SSW 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 4 nm, strong marine phosphorescence

	03.08.43
	04.00	EU 9873 upper center
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 5 nm, marine phosphorescence
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 9786 right edge upper	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 167°T, 6 nm.
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 10 nm
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 10 nm	(Last navigation fix 2 August 08.00 hours)
	08.10		Dived.
	12.00	EU 9785 upper-center	Day's run: Surfaced 165.1 nm
			Submerge 6.6 nm
	16.00	EU 9784 upper-left	Surfaced.
		S 2, Sea 1-2, 4/10, Vis. 14 nm
	20.00	EU 8994 upper-center
		SbyE 2-3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 12 nm
	21.00		Evening twilight.

	Sun and Moon Data 02.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 03.08.43

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	continued
	03.08.43		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 226°T, 6 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 3 August 08.00 hours)
	23.25		Incoming Radio Message 2154/3/389 (Extract)
			2) Zurmühlen, Emmermann, Eick, Maus, Rahe, Staats, Baberg, Cremer, Lüssow, Uphoff, Kummetat, Feiler. Return transit in the direction of naval square 30 of the large square west of DG. Due to tense supply situation all boats have a duty to make the most economical use of fuel and provisions.
	24.00	EU 8896 lower-center
		SSW 2, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 4 nm, marine phosphorescence

	04.08.43
	04.00	EU 8876 lower-right
		SSW 2, Sea 1-2, 2/10, Vis. 5 nm
	07.50		Morning twilight.
	08.00	EU 8786 lower-right	Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 248°T, 9.5 nm.
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 8 nm
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 8 nm	(Last navigation fix 3 August 21.00 hours)
	08.25		Dived.
	12.00	EU 8779 center-right	Day's run: Surfaced 159.5 nm
			Submerge 16 nm
	16.00	EU 8778 center	Surfaced.
		SbyW 3, Sea 3, 6/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.00	EU 7987 center-right
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 12 nm
	21.10		Evening twilight.
	24.00	EU 7894 center-left
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 5 nm

	05.08.43
	04.00	EU 7793 upper-right
		SbyW 4-5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. 3 nm, marine phosphorescence
	08.00	ET 9962 lower-center edge	Morning twilight.
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. 6 nm
	08.20		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 289°T, 23.2 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 4 August 08.10 hours)
	08.33		Dived.
	12.00	ET 9953 right edge lower	Day's run: Surfaced 189.5 nm
			Submerge 15 nm
	16.00	ET 9952 center	Surfaced.
		S 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 03.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 04.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 05.08.43

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	continued
	05.08.43
	20.00	ET 9838
		S 4, Sea 3-4, 1/10, Vis. 14 nm
	21.20		Evening twilight.
	21.30		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 311°T, 15.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 5 August 08.20 hours)
	21.34		Outgoing Radio Message 1934/5/323
			ET 99 from "Baberg". 39 cbm. Stretched 25 days. Request spare parts for "Junkers" compressor because E-compressor still only half power.
	24.00	ET 9732 upper-center
		S 5, Sea 4, 1/10, Vis. 5 nm

	06.08.43
	01.50		Incoming Radio Message 0016/6/331
			To "Baberg". Giving of requested spare parts for the Junkers compressor is only possible in an extreme emergency from a returning boat. After setting off report again if parts are absolutely necessary.
	04.00	ET 9711 upper-right
		S 5, Sea 4, 1/10, Vis. 5 nm
	08.00		Morning twilight.
	08.40		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 220°T, 6.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 5 August 21.30 hours)
	08.45		Dived.
	12.00	ET 8836 upper-right	Day's run: Surfaced 185 nm
			Submerge 18 nm
	13.44		Surfaced.
	16.00	ET 8826 upper-left
		SbyW 4, Sea 3, 7/10, Vis. 14 nm
	20.00	ET 8736 upper-right
		SbyE 3, Sea 2-3, 5/10, Vis. 14 nm, unusually clear horizon
	21.35		Evening twilight.
	21.40		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 256°T, 6.2 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 8 August 08.40 hours)
	24.00	ET 8716 upper-center
		SbyW 3, Sea 2, 8/10, Vis. 3 nm

	07.08.43
	04.00	ET 7934
		S 4, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 3 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 05.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 06.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 07.08.43

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	continued
	07.08.43
	08.00	ET 7914 upper-right
		S 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 5 nm
	08.35		Morning twilight.
	09.06 - 10.24		Test dive.
	12.00	ET 7826 upper-right	Day's run: Surfaced 173.3 nm
		SbyE 4, Sea 3-4, 3/10, Vis. 12 nm, medium SSE-Swell, rain shower	Submerge 7.9 nm
	16.00	ET 7814 center
		SbyE 4-5, Sea 3-4, 4/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.00	ET 7725 upper-left
		S 3, Sea 2-3, 4/10, Vis. 12 nm
	21.50		Evening twilight.
	21.50		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 348°T, 3 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 6 August 21.40 hours)
	24.00	ES 9935
		S 2, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 5 nm

	08.08.43
	04.00	ES 9684 lower-left
		S 2, Sea 2, 5/10, Vis. 3 nm
	08.00	ES 9568 upper edge right
		S 2-3, Sea 2, 1/10, Vis. 4 nm
	09.00		Morning twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 20°T, 5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 7 August 21.50 hours)
	12.00	ES 9516 upper edge right	Day's run: Surfaced 198 nm
		S 2-3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 14 nm
	16.00	ES 9195 upper-left
		S 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm
	20.00	ES 9146 center
		SEbyS 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 14 nm
	22.10		Evening twilight.
	24.00	ES 8334 lower-right corner
		SSW 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 4 nm, bright moonlit night, high thin cloud deck

	Sun and Moon Data 07.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 08.08.43

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	09.08.43
	04.00	ES 5979 center
		SSW 3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 2 nm
	08.00	ES 5867 lower-right
		S 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 2 nm
	09.05		Morning twilight.
	09.10		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 117°T, 10.3 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 8 August 09.00 hours)
	09.13 - 10.10		Test dive.
	12.00	ES 5855 upper-right	Day's run: Surfaced 173.5 nm
		SW 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm	Submerge 1.5 nm
	16.00	ES 5814 lower-center
		SSW 2, Sea 1, 4/10, Vis. 14 nm, very high clouds
	20.00	ES 5489 center-left
		SW 2, Sea 1-2, 7/10, Vis. 12 nm
	22.20		Evening twilight.
	22.25		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 185°T, 5.8 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 9 August 09.10 hours)
	24.00	ES 5471 lower-right corner
		SW 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 4 nm

	10.08.43
	04.00	ES 4638 center-right
		SW 2-3, Sea 2, 8/10, Vis. 4 nm
	08.00	ES 4383 lower edge right
		SW 2, Sea 1, 7/10, Vis. 3 nm
	09.00		Morning twilight.
	12.00	ES 4327 center	Day's run: Surfaced 177 nm
		SW 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 12 nm
	16.00	ES 1972
		SSW 3, Sea 2, 6/10, Vis. 12 nm
	20.00	ES 1839 upper-left
		WSW 4, Sea 3-4, 7/10, Vis. 12 nm
	22.25		Evening twilight.
	22.25		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 65°T, 8 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 9 August 22.25 hours)

	Sun and Moon Data 09.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 10.08.43

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	continued
	10.08.43
	22.35		Outgoing Radio Message 2147/10/320
			From "Baberg". Return transit with E-compressor. Request supply for a set of valves and piston rings stage 3 and 4. ES 1598.
	24.00	ES 1592 upper-left
		WSW 4, ea 3, 4/10, Vis. 5 nm, bright moonlit night

	11.08.43
	04.00	ES 1526 lower-left
		WSW 4-5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 4 nm, rain shower
	04.20		Served as radio repeater for U-257:
			Outgoing Short Signal 0420/11/323
			Main transmitter out of service,working with emergency transmitter. Square ES 80. Still have 20-30 cbm fuel oil.
			"U-257"
	08.00	ES 1273 right edge upper
		WSW 4, Sea 3-4, 9/10, Vis. 3 nm, rain, low clouds
	09.00		Morning twilight.
	09.24		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	ES 1242 lower-right	Day's run: Surfaced 162.5 nm
			Submerge 5.2 nm
	14.05		Surfaced.
	16.00	ES 1211 lower-center
		W 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 12 nm, medium Swell
	20.00	EJ 7768 center
		WbyN 5, Sea 4, 8/10, Vis. 12 nm
	22.30		Evening twilight.
	22.30		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 150°T, 27.7 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 10 August 22.25 hours)
	24.00	EJ 7765 lower-center
		W 5, Sea 4, 8/10, Vis. 5 nm

	12.08.43
	04.00	EJ 7723 lower-right
		W 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 8 nm, bright moonlit night
	08.00	EJ 7457 lower-right corner
		WbyS 4, Sea 3-4, 8/10, Vis. 3 nm, rain showers, misty

	Sun and Moon Data 10.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 11.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 12.08.43

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	continued
	12.08.43
	09.00		Morning twilight.
	09.23 - 10.47		Test dive.
	12.00	EJ 7419 lower-center	Day's run: Surfaced 120.5 nm
		WSW 4, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. 12 nm, medium W-Swell	Submerge 6 nm
	16.00	EH 9396 center-right edge
		SW 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 14 nm
	20.00	EH 9361 upper edge left
		WbyS 4, Sea 3-4, 3/10, Vis. 14 nm, long Swell
	22.40		Evening twilight.
	22.40		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 314°T, 4 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 11 August 22.30 hours)
	24.00	EH 6976 right edge upper
		W 3, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 7 nm, bright moonlit night

	13.08.43	Level of Cape Verde Islands
	04.00	EH 6931 upper edge left
		W 3, Sea 2-3, 8/10, Vis. 7 nm, rain showers
	08.00	EH 6594 lower-right
		W 2, Sea 1-2, 3/10, Vis. 3 nm, NNE-Swell
	08.55		Morning twilight.
	09.16 - 11.06		Test dive.
	12.00	EG 6555 lower-right corner	Day's run: Surfaced 170.3 nm
		WNW 1, Sea 0-1, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm, long medium-high Swell	Submerge 3 nm
	16.00	EH 6513 center
		WNW 1-2, Sea 0-1, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm
	20.00	EH 6169 upper-right
		NbyW 1, Sea 0-1. 2/10, Vis. 14 nm
	22.45		Evening twilight.

	Sun and Moon Data 12.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 13.08.43

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	continued
	13.08.43
	22.45		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 153°T, 12.2 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 12 August 22.40 hours)
	24.00	EH 6138 center-left
		NE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 7 nm, bright full moon night

	14.08.43
	04.00	EH 3785 center-right
		NE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 7 nm, rain showers, full moon
	08.00	EH 3743 center-left
		NE 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 2 nm, rain showers, murky
	09.00	Very low cloud deck
	09.12		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	EH 7314 center-right edge	Day's run: Surfaced 143.4 nm
			Submerge 5.6 nm
	14.06		Surfaced.
	16.00	EH 2696 lower-center
		ENE 5, Sea 4, 4/10, Vis. 12 nm, medium-high NE-Swell
	20.00	EH 2661 left edge lower
		NE 5, Sea 4, 4/10, Vis. 12 nm
	22.50		Evening twilight.
	22.50		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 278°T, 9 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 13 August 22.45 hours)
	23.58		Incoming Radio Message 2233/14/385 containing new supply square DG 7535 for supply from "Harpe", will arrive there about 19 August evening or 20 August morning.
	24.00	EH 2379 left edge lower
		NE 5, Sea 4, 10/10, Vis. 6 nm, rain showers
		Adjusted course and speed so that I will be at the meeting point on 20 August at dawn.

	15.08.43
	04.00	EH 2266 center
		NE 5, Sea 4, 6/10, Vis. 7 nm, increasing Swell, rain

	Sun and Moon Data 13.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 14.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 15.08.43

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	continued
	15.08.43
	08.00	EH 2231 center-left
		NE 5, Sea 4, 8/10, Vis. 6 nm, rain
	09.10		Morning twilight.
	09.25		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	DS 8886 upper-center	Day's run: Surfaced 142 nm
			Submerge 9.3 nm
	15.56		Surfaced.
	16.00	DS 8859 lower-center
		NE 5, Sea 5, 10/10, Vis. 10 nm, misty, medium Swell
	20.00	DS 8826 upper-center
		NEbyE 5, Sea 4, 8/10, Vis. 12 nm
	22.55		Evening twilight:
	24.00	DS 8559 center
		NE 6, Sea 5, 9/10, Vis. 6 nm, bright moonlit night

	16.08.43
	04.00	DS 8523 lower-center
		NE 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 7 nm, rain
	08.00	DS 8259 upper-center edge
		NE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 6 nm, light NE-Swell
	09.10		Morning twilight.
	09.30		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	DS 8229 center	Day's run: Surfaced 122.5 nm
			Submerge 13 nm
	15.52		Surfaced.
	16.00	DS 8226 upper-center
		NE 4-5, Sea 3-4, 4/10, Vis. 14 nm, medium Swell
	18.00		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 292°T, 12 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 14 August 22.50 hours)
	19.00	In accordance with Radio Message 1736/16/316: took the entire high frequency stage of the Metox-receiver out of the gear and placed it under lock and key.
	20.00	DS 5854 lower-left
		NE 5, Sea 4, 3/10, Vis. 14 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 15.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 16.08.43

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	continued
	16.08.43
	23.00		Evening twilight.
	23.00		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 188°T, 7 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 16 August 18.00 hours)
	24.00	DS 5824 upper-center
		NE 5, Sea 4-5, 5/10, Vis. 7 nm, bright full moon night

	17.08.43
	04.00	DS 5557 center-right
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 8-9 nm, abating
	08.00	DS 5521 lower-right
		ENE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 6 nm
	09.00		Morning twilight.
	09.10		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 285°T, 10 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 16 August 23.00 hours)
	12.00	DS 5273 lower-left	Day's run: Surfaced 128.4 nm
			Submerge 13.1 nm
	15.54		Surfaced.
	16.00	DS 5249 center
		NE 4, Sea 3-4, 1/10, Vis. 14 nm
	16.17		Incoming Radio Message 1458/17/334
			1) Zurmühlen contrary to previous orders supply from "Harpe".
			2) Accordingly Zurmühlen and Baberg supply from "Harpe" from 19 August at dawn at new meeting point DG 7882 for economical return transit. After completing said three boats return transit. No further supply anticipated. No completion report.
	20.00	DS 2857 upper-left
		NE 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm
	23.00		Evening twilight.
	23.00		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 0°T, 6.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 17 August 09.10 hours)
	24.00	DS 2843 lower edge right
		NE 4, Sea 3-4, 4/10, Vis. 5 nm

	18.08.43
	04.00	DS 2576 lower edge right
		NNE 4, Sea 3, 3/10, Vis. 8 nm, very clear night

	Sun and Moon Data 16.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 17.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 18.08.43

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	continued
	18.08.43
	08.00	DS 2519 lower edge right
	08.55		Morning twilight.
	09.10		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 255°T, 6 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 17 August 23.00 hours)
	09.20		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	DS 2278 right edge lower	Day's run: Surfaced 138.7 nm
			Submerge 13.3 nm
	15.56		Surfaced.
	16.00	DS 2275 right edge upper
		NNW 3, Sea 2-3, 2/10, Vis. 14 nm
	17.06		Dived. Depth A -30 meters
	20.00	DS 2245 lower-right corner
	23.36		Surfaced.
	23.05		Evening twilight.
	23.05		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 330°T, 2.7 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 18 August 09.10 hours)
	24.00	DS 2218 upper-left
		NNE 2-3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 4 nm

	19.08.43
	03.27	DG 7882 center	Meeting with U-129.
			Afterwards supplied for return transit. Seized pressure valve of the failed E-compressor with the assistance of the strong vice of the supplier freed and replaced. (Own tools were not sufficient). E-compressor is in operation again.
	04.00	DG 7882 upper-center
		NNE 2, Sea 1-2, 3/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.00	DG 7882 upper-center	Detached from supplier.
		NNE 2, Sea 1, 8/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.55		Morning twilight.
	10.00 - 10.33		Test dive.
	10.44		U-boat on the horizon bearing 300°T.
			Closed and guided "U-600" to the supplier.
	12.00	DG 7882 upper-left	Day's run: Surfaced 62.2 nm
		N 1, Sea 0-1, 8/10, Vis. 12 nm, rain showers	Submerge 20 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 18.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 19.08.43

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	continued
	19.08.43	Remained at supplier as anti-aircraft escort until the completion of supply of U-600.
	14.50		Continued return transit. Alone because U-600 had a dim view of together return transit up to the Azores.
	16.00	DG 7851 upper-right
		N 1, Sea 0-1, 4/10, Vis. 14 nm, light Swell
	20.00	DG 7557 center-right
		NNE 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 12 nm
	23.05		Evening twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 242°T, 3.8 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 19 August 09.15 hours)
	24.00	DG 7287 center
		NbyE 2, Sea 1, 2/10, Vis. 3 nm, marine phosphorescence

	20.08.43	South of the Azores
	04.00	DG 7256 upper-center edge
		E 1-2, Sea 0-1, 3/10, Vis. 7 nm, bright moonlit night
	08.00	DG 4898 center
		EbyS 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.50		Morning twilight.
	09.15		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 243°T, 5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 19 August 23.07 hours)
	09.20		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	DG 4893 center-left edge	Day's run: Surfaced 163.9 nm
			Submerge 5.1 nm
	15.56		Surfaced.
	16.00	DG 4869 upper-center
		NNE 1, Sea 0-1, 5/10, Vis. 14 nm
	17.26		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	20.00	DG 4917 center-right
	22.43		Surfaced.
	23.15		Evening twilight
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 62°T, 6 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 20 August 09.15 hours)
	24.00	DG 4913 upper-left
		NE 3, Sea 2, 7/10, Vis. 4 nm

	21.08.43
	04.00	DG 4652 lower-center edge
		NE 2, Sea 1, 8/10, Vis. 4 nm, marine phosphorescence

	Sun and Moon Data 19.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 20.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 21.08.43

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	continued
	21.08.43
	08.00	DG 4395 upper-left
		NE 3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 8 nm
	08.45		Morning twilight.
	09.05		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 290°T, 8.2 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 20 August 23.15 hours)
	09.12		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	DG 4362 lower edge left	Day's run: Surfaced 114.2 nm
			Submerge 24.3 nm
	15.58		Surfaced.
	16.00	DG 4338 lower-right
		NNW 2, Sea 1-2, 4/10, Vis. 14 nm
	17.06		Dived.
	20.00	DG 5111 left edge upper
	22.39		Surfaced.
	23.10		Evening twilight
	23.20		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 39°T, 6.8 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 21 August 09.05 hours)
	24.00	DG 2749 left edge upper
		NbyE 2-3, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 4 nm

	22.08.43
	04.00	DG 2486 upper-center
		NNW 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 6 nm
	08.00	DG 2511 left edge upper
		NbyW 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 6 nm
	08.45		Morning twilight.
	08.53		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 218°T, 9.2 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 21 August 23.20 hours)
	09.05		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	DG 2274 lower-center	Day's run: Surfaced 134.1 nm
			Submerge 24.9 nm
	16.00	DG 2272 lower-left
	20.00	DG 2248 center-right
	22.40		Surfaced.
	23.10		Evening twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 68°T, 7.7 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 22 August 08.53 hours)
	24.00	DG 2228 upper edge left
		NEbyN 4-5, Sea 4, 3/10, Vis. 4 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 21.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 22.08.43

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	23.08.43
	04.00	CE 8965 upper-right
		NNE 3, Sea 2-3, 1/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.00	CE 9473 upper-center
		NNE 1-2, Sea 1, 3/10, Vis. 6 nm
	08.25		Morning twilight.
	08.40		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 219°T, 4 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 22 August 23.10 hours)
	08.50		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	CE 9454	Day's run: Surfaced 122.4 nm
			Submerge 27.6 nm
	16.00	CE 9451 right edge upper
	16.11		Incoming Radio Message 1509/23/303
			1) On 24 August 08.00 hours: Manke, Kraus, switch to Coastal Circuit, Koch, Deetz, Baberg, Zurmühlen, Harpe Ireland Circuit.
			2) Schamong report position and situation.
	20.00	CE 9428 upper-center edge
	22.43		Surfaced.
	23.00		Evening twilight.
	24.00	CE 9189 center-right
		N 1-2, Sea 1, 3/10, Vis. 3 nm

	24.08.43	Azores
	04.00	CE 9217 left edge lower
		NbyE 2, Sea 1-2, 1/10, Vis. 5 nm, marine phosphorescence
	08.00	CE 6881 upper-left corner
		WNW 4, Sea 3, 5/10, Vis. 6 nm
	08.15		Morning twilight.
	08.35		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 343°T, 9.2 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 23 August 08.40 hours)
	08.46		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	CE 6827 center-right	Day's run: Surfaced 108.1 nm
			Submerge 27.9 nm
	16.00	CE 6825 center
	20.00	CE 6822 right edge lower
	22.25		Surfaced.
	22.55		Evening twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 338°T, 3 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 24 August 08.35 hours)
	24.00	CE 6592 lower-right
		WSW 2, Sea 2, 2/10, Vis. 3 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 23.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 24.08.43

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	25.08.43	Northeast of the Azores
	04.00	CE 6652 right edge upper
		SWbyW 5, Sea 4, 9/10, Vis. 4 nm, marine phosphorescence
	08.00	CD 4278 center-right edge	Morning twilight.
		WSW 4, Sea 3, 4/10, Vis. 7 nm
	08.25		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 241°T, 13 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 24 August 22.55 hours)
	08.32		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	CF 4278 center-right	Day's run: Surfaced 97.3 nm
			Submerge 28.6 nm
	15.22		Incoming Radio Message 1033/25/131
			Contents for U-618: Return harbor is St. Nazaire.
	16.00	CF 4276 lower-right
	20.00	CF 4285 upper-left corner
	22.28		Surfaced.
	22.50		Evening twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 58°T, 8.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 25 August 08.25 hours)
	24.00	CF 4266 center-left edge
		W 6, Sea 5, 10/10, Vis. 3 nm, freshening

	26.08.43
	04.00	CF 4325 upper-center
		NNE 5, Sea 4, 7/10, Vis. 2 nm, rain
	07.50		Morning twilight.
	08.00	CF 2778 lower-left
		N 2, Sea 1, 7/10, Vis. 5 nm, rain
	08.15		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	CF 2779 center-right	Day's run: Surfaced 101.2 nm
			Submerge 28.5 nm
	16.00	CF 2788 upper-left
	20.00	CF 2786 lower-center edge
	22.25		Surfaced.
	22.40		Evening twilight.
			Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 91°T, 7 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 25 August 22.50 hours)
	24.00	CF 2874 right edge upper
		EbyN 4, Sea 3-4, 5/10, Vis. 5 nm

	Sun and Moon Data 25.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 26.08.43

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	27.08.43
	04.00	CF 2883 center-right
		SE 4, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 4 nm
	07.40		Morning twilight.
	08.00	CF 2948 center
		ESE 3, Sea 2, 8/10, Vis. 8 nm
	08.08		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	CF 2949 right edge upper	Day's run: Surfaced 83.7 nm
			Submerge 28.5 nm
	16.00	CF 2958 upper-left
	20.00	CF 2956 lower-center
	22.22		Surfaced.
	22.30		Evening twilight.
	24.00	CF 3744 left edge upper
		ESE 2-3, Sea 2, 3/10, Vis. 3 nm, marine phosphorescence

	28.08.43
	04.00	CF 3752 upper-right
		SE 3, Sea 2, 4/10, Vis. 5 nm
	07.20		Morning twilight.
	07.55		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 90°T, 5.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 26 August 22.40 hours)
	08.00	CF 3818 center-left
		ESE 1, Sea 0-1, 2/10, Vis. 8 nm
	08.05		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	12.00	CF 3819 upper-right	Day's run: Surfaced 81.6 nm
			Submerge 28.7 nm
	16.00	CF 3825 lower-left corner
	20.00	CF 3826 lower-left
	24.00	CF 3834 center

	29.08.43
	01.52	Wind calm	Surfaced.
	04.00	CF 3678 center-left
		Wind calm, 1/10, Vis. 3 nm, marine phosphorescence
	07.15		Morning twilight.
	07.40		Difference between dead reckoning and actual position after a navigation fix: 72°T, 13.5 nm.
			(Last navigation fix 28 August 7.55 hours)
	07.50	SE 0-1, Sea 0-1	Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	08.00	CF 3666 right edge upper

	Sun and Moon Data 27.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 28.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 29.08.43

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	continued
	29.08.43
	12.00	CG 1442 left edge lower	Day's run: Surfaced 74.8 nm, Submerge 36.2 nm
	16.00	CG 1419 lower edge left
	20.00	CG 1427 upper-center
	24.00	CG 1425 center

	30.08.43
	02.59		Surfaced.
	04.00	CG 1432 upper-left corner
		NE 2, Sea 3, 9/10, Vis. 2-5 nm, marine phosphorescence
	07.03		Dived. Depth A -30 meters
	08.00	CG 1257 upper-left corner
	12.00	CG 1258 upper-right corner	Day's run: Surfaced 49 nm, Submerge 40 nm
	16.00	CG 1264 center-left edge
	20.00	CG 1262 lower edge left
	20.26		Incoming Radio Message 1825/30/110:
			Contents for "U-618": From 31 August Coastal Circuit.
	24.00	CG 1263 upper-center

	31.08.43
	03.00		Surfaced.
	04.00	CG 1316 lower-left
		N 4, Sea 3-4, 10/10, Vis. greatly changing 1-4 nm, strong marine phosphorescence
	07.00		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	08.00	BE 9996 center-left edge
	12.00	BF 7771 left edge lower	Day's run: Surfaced 48 nm, Submerge 40 nm
	16.00	BF 7772 upper-left
	20.00	BF 7749 center-left
	24.00	BF 7754 lower-center

	01.09.43
	02.57		Surfaced.
	04.00	BF 7764 center
		NNE 4, Sea 3-4, 2/10, Vis. 5 nm, starry clear, strong marine phosphorescence

	Sun and Moon Data 29.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 30.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 31.08.43
	Sun and Moon Data 01.09.43

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	continued
	01.09.43
	05.32	BF 7819 left edge upper	Aircraft searchlight bearing 300°T, 500 meters. Opened fire, immediately well placed fire from all weapons. Searchlight out after the first shots. Aircraft turns away hard. No bombs, no machine gun fire. Hits certain. Due to darkness no further observations, probably crashed. Impacts and pelter were heard in the boat.
		3/10, Vis. 3 nm
	05.36		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	08.00	BF 7816 lower edge right
	12.00	BF 7825 center-left	Day's run: Surfaced 41.2 nm, Submerge 42.8 nm
	16.00	BF 7826 upper-center
	20.00	BF 7831 lower-right
	24.00	BF 7833 left edge upper

	02.09.43
	01.30	NE 6-7, Sea 6, strongest marine phosphorescence, Vis. 3 nm, misty	Surfaced.
	04.00	BF 7689 center-left
		NE 7, Sea 6, 10/10, Vis. 2-3 nm, strongest marine phosphorescence
	05.00		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	08.00	BF 7699 upper edge left
	09.00	BF 7699 upper-center	At periscope depth.
			An aircraft bearing 250°T, course NE.
	12.00	BF 8477 upper-center edge	Day's run: Surfaced 45 nm, Submerge 41 nm
	16.00	BF 8479 upper-left corner
	20.00	BF 8487 center-left
	24.00	BF 8722 upper edge right

	03.09.43
	00.30		Surfaced.
	04.00	BF 8821 center-left	Heavy steamer traffic to the west along the 200-meter line.
		ENE 6-7, Sea 6, 10/10, Vis. 4 nm, strong marine phosphorescence
	06.30		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	08.00	BF 8599 upper-left corner
	12.00	BF 8674 center-left	Day's run: Surfaced 72 nm, Submerge 36 nm
	16.00	BF 8672 center-right
	20.00	BF 8657 upper-right
	24.00	BF 8656 upper-left

	Sun and Moon Data 01.09.43
	Sun and Moon Data 02.09.43
	Sun and Moon Data 03.09.43

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	04.09.43
	01.00		Surfaced.
	04.00	BF 8396 lower-right
		EbyN 4, Sea 3, 2/10, Vis. very good
	04.52		Outgoing Short Signal 0452/4/48:
			Will be off return harbor in 30 hours.
			U-618.
	05.00		Dived. Depth A -30 meters.
	08.00	BF 9145 center
	12.00	BF 9119	Day's run: Surfaced 48 nm, Submerge 58 nm
	14.22		Incoming Radio Message 0831/4/49:
			U-618 from 7. U.-Flottille.
			Escort positioned 5 September at 11.00 hours Point Herz.
	16.00	BF 9124 upper edge right
	20.00	BF 6778 lower-right
	22.22		Incoming Radio Message 4634/4/54:
			U-618 from 7. U-Flottille.
			Convoy intake on 5 September first at 15.00 hours Point Herz 438 possible. Observe Standing Order No. 13.
	24.00	BF 6776 center.

	05.09.43
	04.00	BF 6776 lower edge left
	08.00	BF 6776 upper edge right
	08.55		Surfaced.
	12.00	BF 6726 lower edge left	Day's run: Surfaced 33 nm, Submerge 42.6 nm
		WSW 3, Sea 3, 8/10, Vis. 8 nm
	14.30		Convoy intake by Sperrbrecher escort.
	16.00	BF 6439 lower-center
		W 4, Sea 3, 10/10, Vis. 9 nm
	19.00		Made fast St. Nazaire Lock.

		On board, 5 September 1943.
			Oberleutnant z.S. and Kmdt.

	Sun and Moon Data 04.09.43
	Sun and Moon Data 05.09.43

Comments of the Befehlshabers der Unterseeboote

                           on the K.T.B. of "U-618" (Baberg) from 8.6. - 5.9.1943.

      Unfortunately the over 12-week long patrol brought only one sinking success.

To 3 July: The attack was made from too great range, also the coup de grâce.

To 26 June: The shadow should have been identified in greater detail. A shift of 100° with a starting range of 4-5 nm within 12 minutes allows no understandable conclusions concerning the behavior of the boat.

To 1 September: A shoot down of the aircraft seems likely.

      The long patrol placed exceptional demands on the boat and crew.

Accredited success: Steamer "EMPIRE PYANORD" (?) 7000 GRT sunk

                            1 aircraft - shoot down possible.

For the Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote

- The Chief of the Operations Department.-

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	Comments of the Befehlshabers der Unterseeboote
	on the K.T.B. of "U-618" (Baberg) from 8.6. - 5.9.1943.

	Unfortunately the over 12-week long patrol brought only one sinking success.
	To 3 July: The attack was made from too great range, also the coup de grâce.
	To 26 June: The shadow should have been identified in greater detail. A shift of 100° with a starting range of 4-5 nm within 12 minutes allows no understandable conclusions concerning the behavior of the boat.
	To 1 September: A shoot down of the aircraft seems likely.
	The long patrol placed exceptional demands on the boat and crew.

	Accredited success: Steamer "EMPIRE PYANORD" (?) 7000 GRT sunk
	1 aircraft - shoot down possible.

		For the Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote
		- The Chief of the Operations Department.-