Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 8, 2023 19:13:58 GMT -6
U55 P9 OG Msg #1
TO: 23rd Flotilla Commanding Officer Richard Zapp
From Oberleutnant z.S. Kurt Braun, U55 Commanding Officer
Info: BDU
RE: Request Patrol 9 Orders
U55 is fully replenished with all munitions including food stuffs, fresh water,
torpedoes, deck gun ammo, topped off fuel reserves, and the crew of 51 counted.
I am requesting Patrol 9 Orders.
Signed,
Oberleutnant z.S. Kurt Braun
U55
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Post by Richard Zapp on Dec 8, 2023 19:53:34 GMT -6
To: Oberlentuant z.S. Kurt Braun
Fm: Kptn Richard Zapp, 23rd Flotilla Commanding Officer
Re: U55 Patrol 9 Orders
Proceed to area CO38 at best speed. Once you arrive on station, patrol area for
four(4) days for enemy merchant shipping. If merchants are not transiting
through the area you are free to search the surrounding grids of choice.
Reports required every 4-6 days during this patrol.
Use deck gun on enemy ships with estimated tonnage of 2550 tons and below.
Torpedo use on all enemy shipping above estimated tonnage of 2550 tons.
Good luck, Kapitan
R. Zapp
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Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 8, 2023 20:55:15 GMT -6
U55 P8 OG Meg #2
Fm: Oberlentuant z.S. Kurt Braun
To: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
Re: U55 Patrol 9 Orders
BT
Patrol 9 Orders acknowledged
Will proceed accordingly
BT
U55
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Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 8, 2023 22:16:59 GMT -6
U55 P8 OG Meg #4
Fm: U55 Oblt K Braun
To: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
Re: U55 Patrol 9 26 May 42 1821 Hr
BT
Underway
BT
U55
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Post by Richard Zapp on Dec 10, 2023 13:09:06 GMT -6
Fm: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
To: U55, Obrlt z.S. Kurt Braun
27/05/42 1224 Hr
Re: U55 Patrol 9 Updated Orders
BT
Your orders have changed, upon completion of this patrol you
are to proceed to Base La Specia.
Conserve your fuel, you have a long way to go as refueling opportunities are unknown at this time. Adjust your hunt to
accommodate your fuel consumption.
BT
R. Zapp
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Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 10, 2023 15:54:43 GMT -6
U55 P9 OG Meg #5
Fm: Oblt z.S. Kurt Braun
To: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC 27 May 42, 1230 Hr Re: U55 P9 Updated Orders
BT
P9 updated orders acknowledged
Will proceed accordingly
BT
U55
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Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 10, 2023 21:13:33 GMT -6
U55 P9 OG Meg # 6
Fm: Oblt z.S. Kurt Braun
To: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
1 Jun 42, 0001 Hr
BT
Loc: CO1651
No traffic
Next message within 4-6 days-
BT
U55
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Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 14, 2023 23:13:54 GMT -6
U55 P9 OG Meg # 7
Fm: Oblt z.S. K Braun
To: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
5 Jun 42, 0100 Hr
BT
Loc: CN3311
No traffic
Next message within 4-6 days-
BT
U55
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Post by Richard Zapp on Dec 14, 2023 23:32:15 GMT -6
Fm: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
To: Obrlt z.S. Kurt Braun
05 Jun 42 0115 Hr
Re: U55 Patrol 9
BT
Messages #6 & #7 acknowledged
Conserve fuel
BT
U55
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Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 18, 2023 12:00:43 GMT -6
U55 P9 OG Msg #8
Fm: U55 Braun
To: R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
10 Jun 42, 1830 Hr
BT
Loc: CJ1911
WTX: Clr, mod-vis, w=0/048°
@ 1800 hr GR Tramp Steamer CJ1911 Cs-180°/7 kts
This patrol was without value targets. Crew morale down
Hope to make LAS tomorrow
Fuel: 65%
BT
U55
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Post by Richard Zapp on Dec 19, 2023 11:36:41 GMT -6
Fm: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
To: U55 K. Braun
10/6/42 1930 Hr
Re: U55 P9 Docking
BT
I'll inform the Dockmaster at Base La Specia of your
estimated arrival.
BT
R. Zapp
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Clay
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Post by Clay on Dec 21, 2023 10:26:06 GMT -6
U55 P9 OG Msg #9
Fm: U55 Braun
To: R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
11 Jun 42, 1211 Hr
BT
Docked at La Spezia
Crew morale down
KTB to Follow
BT
U55
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Post by Richard Zapp on Dec 21, 2023 10:55:30 GMT -6
Fm: Kptn R Zapp, 23rd Flt FC
To: U55 K. Braun
11/Jun/42 1225 Hr
Re: U55 P9 Docking
BT Have the Dock Master check your sonar equipment.
Enjoy your stay in La Spezia
Submit your KTB within 24 hrs.
BT
R. Zapp
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