Important Officer-Only Radio Messages.
	15.09. 1.  Supply from 22 September in naval square GG 1999.  "Witte" proceed to supply point with day's run 180 nm.  "Wilamowitz" correspondingly more fuel intended for "Witte" and wait on Witte.   2.  Outbound transit south of 5°S only attack free on battleships and aircraft carriers.  Absolute radio silence.     18.09. To all boats:   1.  East limit of Route Anton is until further notice: Spanish coast at 42°N via 42°N 30°W, 10°N 30°W, Equator 20°W, 5°S 15°W, on the latitude of 3S to the African coast.  300 nm strip along the African coast, free to attack to the south.   Enclosure 1 to Operations Order 50 and 53 is to be corrected in pencil.   2.  For Southern Boats attack area has been expanded within named limits.     30.09. To Group Eisbär:   1.  After completion of the first attack in accordance with Eisbär Operations Order, freedom to attack in the following area:  East of a line naval square FE 91 lower-left corner to GZ 16 lower-left corner.  Southern limit 40°S.   2.  "Sobe" [U 179] until then wait in left half of GR 40.  Remain absolutely unnoticed.  Afterwards initially free to attack in area GR, operate according to traffic.     19.10. Steamer traffic "Cape Town-Trinidad" proceeds according to English course instructions presumably via naval square GR 4650, GQ 6390, GQ 3780.     26.10. According to received course instructions Cape Town traffic ran in the last period presumably in sea area limited by the line from naval square GR 5630 to GQ 5450 and from GR 8870 to GQ 8740.  Northern sector at the coast apparently no traffic.     15.11. From Poske.  Naval square FU 8788 supply ship type, SE course 16 knots.     27.11 To Southern Boats   1.  Course for independents en-route South Africa - West Indies runs from Cape Town at most 75 nm wide coastal strip along the African coast to 20°S, then divides in general direction St. Helena - Ascension, Ascension - St. Paul.   2.  Attack area in Mozambique extended from Mozambique Strait to the north up to 20°S.   3.  Ibbeken on return transit operate according to Paragraph 1.     07.12. 1.  For U-905 which in the next days runs from square 7937 to 6510, reconnaissance by U-boats is intended to the extent possible.   2.  Kosbadt and Ruppelt (U-356) proceed via square 75 upper third and remain there.  Kosbadt according to fuel situation.  Neitzel and Poske occupy at highest possible speed according to fuel situation the squares 7450 and 7510.  Orders concerning outbound transit from ordered area follow.  Report all sightings immediately.   3.  Own air sighted enemy U-boat in square 7940.

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	07.12 4.  Remain dived by day.   5.  All naval squares in the large square east of XP.     -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.     Important Radio Messages.   24 August 42 Short Signal: 14°.        - Poske -     Short Signal 15°.        - Poske -     Radio Message: Fu.M.B. good, 21 August 01.27 hours 169 cm square 57, 22.42 hours 167 cm square 49, 22 August 01.00 hours 168 cm square 49, 02.52 hours 168 cm square 48, all BF, 23.05 hours 175 cm, BE 93.  No attack, with steady tone dived.  After 8 hours of operation c11 blown, was replaced then gear operable again.  CF 31, 1017 mb, SW 4, Sea 3, 10/10, scattered rain.                                                                                                            - Poske -       25 August 42 Radio Message: To all.  A state of war with Uruguay still does not exist, therefore ships under the Uruguayan flag are not to be treated as enemy.               "           : At 19.08 hours U-214 reports enemy position naval square DH 1543, enemy course 45°.               "           : 1)  Wilamowitz, Poske, Emmermann, Hartenstein, Merten form Group Eisbär   2)  In named order deploy on 27 August at 12.00 hours in reconnaissance line located from NA 9645 to 0566 course 180° day's run 150 nm.   3)  Wilamowitz is only lookout.  On enemy sighting move off and report.  No contact keeping.               "           : Group Eisbär without Wilamowitz operate on Reeder/Gelhaus convoy.               "           : Convoy 1294     - Gelhaus -       26 August 42           "           : 3 destroyers 15 steamers.  Naval square DH 1292, NE-course, 9 knots.                                                                                                            - Remus -               "           : Have contact with convoy square 1291.    - Dieterichs -               "           : Transmitter was out of service.  Convoy square DH 1200, course ENE, high pressure weather.                                                                                                            - Reeder -               "           : Convoy located square DH 1377, general course 75°.    - Reeder -               "           : Convoy 1293, NE-course, 9 knots, have lost contact.    - Remus -               "           : Forced off to the north, have lost contact.    - Dieterichs -               "           : Convoy out of sight, last square DH 1622, SE-course.    - Reeder -               "           : Blücher and Eisbär continue searching.               "           : Enemy in sight 1331, steers NE-course, 9 knots.    - U-566 -               "           : Enemy located naval square CF 8896, course 20°, 9 knots, hazy, Vis. 3-5 nm.    - Remus -

	Radio Message: Group Eisbär continue operating only in favorable situation, do not pursue further to the north.  On continuing southerly transit, report position by Short Signal.     Short Signal: Enemy convoy 8922, speed 9 knots, northeasterly course.    - U-566 -     Radio Message: Convoy 8688 general course 20°, 9 knots.  Continuing search.    - Remus -               "           : Be careful, that the pistol is installed in the torpedo head and bolts are completely tightened.  Otherwise falling out of the pistol is possible.               "           : Enemy convoy square 8686, course 30°, 9 knots.    - Remus -               "           : Forced off to the north.  Last enemy position 8686.    - Remus -     Short Signal: My position is naval square CF 8671.    - ur -     Radio Message: Poske position 00.57 hours naval square CF 8671.  Signal strength 5.       27 August 42           "           : Square 8664 smoke clouds and destroyer in sight.    - Dieterichs -               "           : Convoy located square 8638, course 20°, 9 knots.    - Dieterichs -               "           : Convoy located in square 8633, course 40°, 9 knots.    - Dieterichs -               "           : Group Eisbär proceed in reconnaissance line on 28 August 08.00 hours from CF 3444 to 3664 with course south and day's run 150 nm.  Named order:  Wilamowitz, Emmermann, Merten, Hartenstein, Poske.       29 August 42           "           : All boats.  For political reasons combat operations within a 20 nm wide strip under the Brazilian coast are prohibited until further notice.               "           : Hartenstein report if days run of greater than 160 nm can be covered while advancing to the south at most economic speed.               "           : In the course of the southern transit Hartenstein day's run is 190 nm.               "           : Group Eisbär from 29 August 20.00 hours day's run 190 nm.       1 September 42           "           : According to latest findings independents run from Capetown to Freetown and further to the north in a 300 nm wide strip off the coast from FG 9310.  Extended from here.  Sea limit goes via FG 2770, FF 5860, FE 1770, ES 8320, ES 1340, naval squares.               "           : Group Eisbär from 1 September 24.00 hours continue transit as single boats.  Wilamowitz free to proceed west of Cape Verde.  B.d.U. reckons the Equator in a day's run of 170 nm.  All boats report position between 0 and 5° N., fuel and situation, lessons learned if any.       6 September 42           "           : To Southern boats including Group Eisbär:  Permission to attack extended to the latitude of naval square FE 74.

	8 September 42 Radio Message: Group Eisbär, Sobe and Mohn   1) In Eisbär Order, paragraph 13 and 14 instead of 20°S insert 5°S. In paragraph 14 delete the word after aircraft carrier.   2) In paragraph 15, paragraph 2 delete 500 nm from supply place and insert: after passing 5° or on request.   3) Group Eisbär supply from 20 September at 10.00 hours see paragraph 15 if due to prevailing weather not possible, shift supply location after the arrival of all boats.       13 September 42           "           : Sank British Laconia (19695 GRT) square FF 7721, course 310°. Unfortunately with 1500 Italian prisoners of war.  Up to now 90 fished out, 157 cbm, 19 torpedoes, Trade Wind weather               "           : Group Eisbär, Schacht, Würdemann and Wilamowitz proceed immediately to Hartenstein in naval square FF 7721 at high speed. Schacht and Würdemann report position.                "           : Group Eisbär, Schacht, Würdemann Italian U-boat CAPPELLINI is also proceeding to the LACONIA scene from FE 10.               "           : 1)  Eisbär boats including Wilamowitz with no rescued on board immediately continue southern transit.   2)  If people were taken aboard, report their number, otherwise report position by short signal when continuing southern transit.   3)  All boats including Hartenstein, take only as many people on board such that the boat is fully operational when submerged.   4.)  Hartenstein, Schacht, Würdemann immediately head for square FF 4485 to hand over the rescued.   5)  Witte immediately report position by short signal.               "           : My position is FM 37.    - ur -               "           : Garbled position report Poske naval square FM 25.       15 September 42           "           : 1)  Witte takes the place of Hartenstein in Group Eisbär.  Obtain copy of operations order from Wilamowitz with re-supply.  Supplementary positions and further directives by Officer-Only message.   2)  Re-supply for Schacht, Würdemann.  For Hartenstein re-supply provisions from Schnoor, who is later heading south towards you.       18 September 42           "           : To Southern Boats:  It is pointed out that the French warships are dimmed at night, however proceed with set position lights.  Therefore caution, do not attack.       19 September 42           "           : Enemy square 9217, course 60°, speed 8 knots, am missing Serial Nos. 294, 97, 206 from 13 September, 116 from 14 September, question importance.    - Breithaupt -               "           : Contact lost at twilight, probably zigzagged, last convoy position 9213.    - Löser -                "           : To Southern Boats:  Encounter with diplomatic ships Egyptian EL NIL and English NARHUNDA is pointed out.  Ships steer from Capetown via naval square FO 45, ES 93, EJ 43, Ponta del Gada for England, position 18 September about FV 86 or GR 51 do not attack.

	Radio Message: 1)  EO 1816 U-boat trap disguised steamer.  Interrupted heavy smoking.  Drove ahead and astern.  Submerged attack constantly target angle 0°, low flier circles.  Appearance:  normal 5000 GRT 3 island freighter, 2 masts, 1 smokestack, white ring, black hull.   2)  Square 1815 submerged single shot 3000 GRT tanker in ballast sunk (estimated) course 300°.   3)  Position 1623, E 2, Sea 1, bright moon, 1013 mb, Vis. good, all naval squares.                                                                                                            - Bruns -               "           : 1)  Hartenstein immediately suggest meeting place for the delivery of 35 cbm of fuel to Würdemann.   2) Würdemann report if reaching meeting point is feasible with short signal "yes" confirm and report execution.   3)  Hartenstein and Würdemann after meeting free to maneuver in the sea area around naval square ET 3820 and south of it.   4)  Hartenstein re-supply on return transit scheduled, also for Würdemann if required.               "           : Situation unchanged except for reported convoy from 11 to 18 September in naval square 7690 and 7990 no traffic.  Suspect convoy via DC 40 to 7990 then coastal route to 7340, from there on 20 meter line (observation) to the north.  Independents in the occupied naval square CA.   2)  Lighthouses west of Hatteras as in peacetime.   3)  Heavy air (unclear base) dived by day.   4)  Questionable indications concerning traffic.  Listening gear out of service set off from CB 70.   5)  Missing Serial Nos. 211 from 8 September, 55, 58 from 11 September, 10, 17, 19 from 13 September, 84 from 14 September, 25, 35, 36 from 15 September, 74, 77 to 81, 88 from 17 September.   6)  CA 79, all torpedoes, 77 cbm, steady overcast, +17°C.    - Gräf -       20 September 42   Group Eisbär:           "           : 1)  Previous task of Hartenstein in accordance with Eisbär Order E1 Paragraph and Subparagraphs 16 and 19 will be taken over by Merten.   2)  Witte take over previous task from Merten in accordance with Paragraph 20 B.   3)  Wilamowitz ensure accurate passing of information from Witte concerning intentions of the boats and dates in accordance with Paragraph 16 sure. Copies of any Orders including Radio Messages, stand by for orders.   4)  Emmermann pass sketches from special chart via Wilamowitz to Witte.       28 September 42           "           : New Africa Circuit enters into effect shortly:   1)  Short wave Africa 1:   00.00 - 06.00 hours  iw - 7885 kHz   06.00 - 14.00    "      ip - 13565  "   14.00 - 18.00    "      iq - 19420  "   18.00 - 24.00    "      ip - as above   2)  Short wave Africa 2:   20.00 - 12.00 hours cb - 10818 kHz   10.00 - 20.00   "      ix - 15880    "   3) Very low frequency Bordeaux - 13.66 kHz   At program times:   05.00 - 06.00 hours  09.00 - 10.00 hours  11.30 - 12.00 hours.   14.00 - 15.00 hours  17.00 - 18.00 hours.  From 23.00 hours to 01.00 hours all messages from the previous 24 hours are repeated.

	4)  Serial Nos. from 401 - 500.   5)  War Orders follows.  Group Eisbär short wave correct (in the Enclosure to Operations Order in accordance with Paragraph 1).       30 September 42 Radio Message: Africa Circuit goes into effect 1 October 12.00 hours.   2)  At the same moment Berger, Cremer, Edzards, Gelhaus, Mahn, Hartenstein, Folkers, Würdemann, Wilamowitz, Sobe and Group Eisbär go to Africa Circuit.   3)  Boats on other Circuits can utilize favorable short wave of the Africa Circuit as transmitting frequency.               "           : To Group : Sobe and Ibbeken    - Officer-Only -       2 October 42           "           : Eisbären fully supplied on time.  Operation 8 October early.  Independent traffic, FU 24 course 120°, CG 12 course 120°, FU 82 course 310°, FU 82 course 320°, FM 91 course 140°.  For delivery 360 cbm, 40 days provisions, 2 Atos. Own 80 cbm, FE 89, all naval squares.                                                                                                             - Wilamowitz -       5 October 42           "           : Naval square 5114 U-boat trap, freight motorship.  Thick, high smokestack, clipper stem, high stern superstructure, 2 masts, forward of bridge and higher.  During submerged attack apparently heard.  4 hours listening pursuit, no locating determined.    - Mahn -       6 October 42           "           : 1)  Group Eisbär still no freedom to attack.   2)  Attack date in accordance with Operations Order is night of 11 October.   3)  If the harbor is still empty free to attack for Emmermann and Merten. Report immediately.  Remaining boats in accordance with Paragraph 20a.       7 October 42           "           : Emmermann reports on 36 meters with Volume 3-4:  Harbor empty, question freedom to attack.               "           : Group Eisbär and Sobe:   1)  Order concerning fixed attack date on 10 October rescinded.   2)  On the basis of Merten situation report attack free for all boats,from 8 October 00.00 hours.               "           : To all boats:  From 8 October 00.00 hours there exists freedom to attack in the following area:  East of the line naval square FE 91 lower-left corner to naval square GZ 16 lower-left corner.  Southern limit 40°S, east limit 27°E.       8 October 42           "           : Serial No. 447 is settled, contents must mean:  Light barrier success in harbor very questionable. Heavy through traffic.  Suggest freedom to attack from 8 October 00.00.                                                                                                            - Merten -               "           : On 36 meters Radio Message Emmermann received strongly garbled.  Contents:  In the north 2 days nothing, strong traffic on route through German minefield.               "           : Group Eisbär and Sobe free to maneuver in area around naval square GR 5660.

	Radio Message: Sank:  8 October 5881 SELANDIA course 240°, 5852 freighter 5300 GRT course 40°.   2)  Strong SW-traffic to and from 5676.  Medium air, W 3, 5857.  All naval squares.  - Witte -       9 October 42           "           : To Southern Boats:   1)  From now there exists freedom to attack in the following sea area:  east of a line FE 8910 via FM 4959 to GY 3598.  Southern limit 40°S, east limit 27°E.   2)  Ibbeken transit to GR via FM 90, FU 50 and GG 10.   3)  All naval squares.       10 October 42           "           : Heavy traffic in and out, day and night between Cape and mined area, course 160° and 360°, 8 October sank freighter 5000 GRT, estimated 8000 GRT tanker SWIFTSURE and freighter 6000 GRT.  On 9 October EXAMALIA (4981 GRT) and freighter 6000 GRT.  Moved off.  Just now unloaded, still 7 Atos, 185 cbm.    - Merten -               "           : 1)  Sank naval square 5593 "CHICKASAW CITY" course 270° for New York, ballast, naval square 5671 "FINETHAY" 6000 GRT, course 90° from New York, wood, aircraft parts, square 5648 freighter 3500 GRT, loaded, course 260°.   2) From 8 October air and sea square 5650 depth charges 28 hour listening and Asdic, no failures.  Exquisite listening conditions, flat sea, operating to the south.   3)  DT [radar] is 144 cm.   4)  Square 5670, 10 + 8 torpedoes, 190 cbm, all naval square GR.    - Emmermann -       11 October 42           "           : To Cape Town Boats:  Occasionally report sightings made on outbound transit from 5°S.               "           : Freighter 3000 GRT hunted from naval square ET 5777 to 5812, lost there.  Course 90°, conspicuous behavior by continuous course changes.  On coming in sight at dawn from 20° to 160° in so doing stopped at times.  From 17.00 to 20.00 hours forced to submerge by numerous aircraft.  At the same time steamer went to low speed, with darkness on opposite course.                                                                                                            - Edzards -               "           : 01.15 hours naval square EH 3820 American battleship with close destroyer escort.  Course 330°, 16 knots.  After 5 hour hunt shortly before attack detected by searchlight and forced to submerge.  Continued southerly transit.    - Gysae -       12 October 42           "           : 1)  Körner in the course of the night report position Poske situation.   2)  Auffermann do not count on supply.               "           : 1)  28 September GH freighter course 140°.   2)  Between 5320 and 5620 no traffic.  8 October 16.30 hours 5613 freighter during approach sank by another boat.  Thereupon destroyer, air depth charges.  Night detection 137.5 cm.  11 October 4910 destroyer course 170°, all naval square GR.   3)  GR 7250, 192 cbm.    - Poske -

	13 October 42 Radio Message: 1)  Sank 13 October GR 8996 British EMPIRE NOMAT 10000 GRT, new construction 1941, course 180°.   2)  Sighted:  21 September FU 4119 freighter course 180°, 2 October GQ 6392 freighter course 110°, 11 October GR 8248 2 destroyers course 280°.   3)  2 + 8 torpedoes, 182 cbm, N 2.   4)  Square JJ 1247 all naval squares.                                                                                                            - Witte -       18 October 42           "           : Boats in the Cape Town area:   1)  Sobe without regard to own situation immediately report position or situation.   2)  Other boats report new insights and/or success.               "           : 1)  17 October square 4899 double miss on freighter, general course 90°, air escort.   2) 40, 72, 89 nothing.  Bad weather poor visibility suspect traffic stoppage, incoming air escort.   3)  Downloaded, 9 torpedoes, 163 cbm, square 8938, high Swell, very hazy, all naval square GR.                                                                                                            - Emmermann -               "           : 1)  Since 13 October nothing seen.   2)  To Radio Message Serial No. 436 of 13 October weather must mean: NW-hurricane.   3)  Matr.Ob.Gef. Irmschler for 3 weeks severe inflammation of the penis.  Syphilis suspected.  Request transfer to doctor boat.   4)  Downloaded, 173 cbm, high pressure weather, naval square GQ 9537                                                                                                            - Witte -               "           : 1) Since 10 October bad weather, advanced to the east up to KY 62.  There heavy westerly traffic through mined area north of 34°10'S.  No attack possibilities due to weather, submerged by day, heavy air.   2)  Intention:  NW sector due to weather and moon.   3)  Ju-compressor out of service since 8 October request from out-bounder 2 engine pistons, 2 compressor pistons, stage I-IV with rings and rods, 2 cross-heads, 4 toothed rods, fuel pump with gear and 1 spare valve for the E-compressor.   4)  7 Atos, 161 cbm, square GR 7691, all naval squares.                                                                                                            - Merten -               "           : 1)  Sank 17 October naval square JJ 1313 EMPIRE JAGUAR, heavily armed, course 230° otherwise nothing seen.   2)  Naval square KY 8612, 179 cbm, 10 + 8.                                                                                                            - Poske -       20 October 42           "           : To Cape Town Boats:   1)  Operations area for boats is extended.  Eastward limit now runs from JL 2610 via KQ 6110 to KP 53 naval squares.   2)  Ibbeken free to maneuver in named area according to traffic situation off important harbors.       25 October 42               "           : 1)  19 October 7525 freighter 5000 GRT, course 55°, submerged two-fan in high Swell unexplained miss, range 400 meters, depth 4 meters, was sighted, shot at with artillery.  During pursuit forced to submerge by air.   2)  West sector, route in accordance with Officer Only Ysop and north sector up to GJ 72 with very good visibility nothing.  Going west and southwest.

	3)  GH 9656, still 5 Atos, 144 cbm, naval squares.                                                                                                            - Merten -       26 October 42 Radio Message: As can be seen from situation reports boats have operated relatively far from the focal point.  With decreasing moon again go close to the focal point.  Traffic will start again.  See Officer-Only Radio Message.  Traffic reporting is pointed out.   2)  For Poske and Witte in case of need supply of 30-40 cbm in area DS is anticipated.  Free in entire area KY.   3)  Do your best.  All naval square.       27 October 42           "           : 1)  Sank 23 October square 1972 CITY OF JOHANNISBURG, course 180°.  26 October square 1864 three masted passenger freighter 12000 GRT 14 knots, course 230° zigzagging, afterwards there patrol vessels.   2)  Square 1975, 160 cbm, 8 Atos, moving off to download.  Much bad weather, Radio Message connection sufficient, all naval square KZ.    - Poske -       29 October 42           "           : 1)  Since 18 October from GQ 60 to JJ 21 nothing seen.   2)  23 Potatoes and patient transfer completed.   3)  Intend advance to KZ 41, with new moon to GR 57.   4)  Since 13 October N and SW storm, rain squalls, high Swell.   5)  146 cbm, SW 9, JJ 2143.                                                                                                            - Witte -       30 October 42           "           : 1)  Sank 29 October 2511 RHOS course 220°, 2795 LAPLAC course 180°.   2)  Heating and continuous ventilation worked well.  [of torpedoes]   3)  138 cbm, 4 torpedoes, SW 7, 1022 mb, 2765, all naval square JJ.                                                                                                            - Witte -               "           : To Gysae and Lüth free to maneuver east of longitude of naval square GR 56 within the specified free area.  Operate according to defensive situation close off the important harbors.  Sinking reports of Poske and Witte are pointed out.       31 October 42           "           : 1)  Torpedoes heated and continuously ventilated.  Ran well.   2)  Return transit along the western limit of the operations area intended.   3.)  Additionally for Emmermann, in case of agreed together return transit, give meeting point, naval square GQ 9338, course W.                                                                                                             - Merten -               "           : 1)  Just now sank naval square GF 3211 ALDINGTON COURT, course 62°, Philadelphia for Cape Town via Trinidad.  Tractors and petroleum.   2)  Steering course FD 3578 to FU 4963 to GP 2442 from there (instructions from yesterday evening) 62 to 30 nm under the coast then south to Cape Town   3)  7 torpedoes, 125 cbm.   4)  For Merten, believe plan with all not advisable.    - Emmermann -

	31 October 42 Radio Message: 1)  Sank:  31 October EMPIRE GUIGER 8000 GRT square KP 9787, course 90° with war material from Durban to Egypt, REYNOLDS square KP 9843 from Durban to India.   2)  Sighted 29 October tanker square KZ 2672, course 70°, 2 destroyers square KZ 2633, course 220.   3)  139 cbm, 1 Ato, 1 Ato out of service, square KZ 3132 return transit.  All naval squares.   4)  Iron hull valve for the cooling water stern tube came out. Thread corroded away.   5)  Just now unsuccessful hunt passenger freighter course 90° 17 knots.    - Poske -       3 November 42           "           : 1)  1 November KY 9261 two-miss on passenger freighter, course 330°, 16 knots.   2)  KY 92 to KZ 47 heavy air.   3)  1 Ato conditionally operable, 1 Eto, 126 cbm, SW 4, KY 9937. Naval squares, Return transit.    - Witte -               "           : 1)  Sank square 4589 Brazilian PORTO ALEGRE with wood and cellulose from Cape Town to Durban, course 70°.   2)  Square 4570, twice air.   3)  Out of torpedoes, 133 cbm, square 4793 all naval square KZ.    - Poske -       6 November 42           "           : 1)  Schwandtke, Lohmann, Noelke and Seibicke report weather between 03.00 and 06.00 hours.   2)  Lohmann, Francius and Rodler from 7 November 08.00 hours switch to Ireland Circuit.   3)  Poske report position.               "           : To Poske:   Serial No. 435 not completely understood due to atmospheric interference.  Probably Africa 1 now more favorable, send once again.       7 November 42           "           : 1)  Naval square 1144, 121 cbm, return transit.   2)  Request small provisions supply.  Potatoes for the most part spoiled.  Additionally cigarettes.   3)  Radio Experience:  short wave 08.00 - 14.00 hours Volume 0-2, 03.15 - 04.30 hours from foreign interference 5.  Very low frequency:  09.00 - 10.00 good reception, too heavy distortion by Ireland Circuit and foreign interference, at other times no reception.                                                                                                            - Poske -               "           : To Poske on the award of the Knight's Cross, I convey to you in grateful recognition of the great successes achieved by you and your crew my heartiest congratulations.                                                                                                            - Oberbefehlshaber -               "           : My heartiest congratulations.                                                                                                            - Befehlshaber -               "           : 1)  Naval square EV 5880 a U-boat was sighted this morning.   2)  For Poske desired supply is anticipated.       8 November 42           "           : Return harbors are:  Brest for U-664, Gießler.  Nazaire for Hermann, Pückler, U-437, Purkhold, Hesse.  Pallice for Möhlmann, U-332.  Lorient for Poske, U-129.

	Radio message 11 November 42   To U-504 for Korv.Kapt. Poske.   Heartiest congratulations.    - Flottillenchef -       15 November 42           "           : Officer-Only.    - Poske -       22 November 42           "           : The boat UD-3 Riegle is positioned with torpedoes at the moment about in naval square ES 10.  Returning Eisbären still personnel and mechanical capable of operating in area FC and ER given fuel and torpedo supply, report with position, fuel inventory and provisions inventory.  No negative reports.               "           : 1)  Naval square FD 9455, 81 cbm, 15 days.   2)  Needed are all engine consumables, lubricating oil, grease, fresh water, fresh provisions, medicinal soap, cigarettes, Christmas tree.                                                                                                             - Poske -       23 November 42           "           : 1)  Witte and Riegele for taking over of 12 Atos on 26 November be in QR 9555.  Report completion.   2)  Later fuel and provisions supply for Witte is anticipated in about naval square ER.   3)  Orders concerning attack area follow.   4)  Poske continue return transit, provisions supply anticipated.       24 November 42           "           : Sighted naval square FD 2733 freighter course SE.  - Poske -       30 November 42           "           : Suggest meeting Stiebler 2 December 12.00 hours square TB 9135.  - Poske -               "           : To U-513, U-105, U-124, U-504, U-109.   Malfunctions of fuel pumps and nozzles observed so far with purely synthetic production fuel oil require attempting to drive with more precise ignition with increased loading of the fuel pumps.  At the beginning of smoking take up the individual cylinder fuel nozzle and clean.               "           : Transfer of cross and patient to Zschech completed.  Meeting with Poske agreed.  SW 4, 1011 mb, steady.  - Stiedbler -               "           : Poske, Popp, Bauer, Achilles, Dierksen, Reigle, Schendel, Emmermann, U-159, Heyse and Thilo switch on 1 December 08.00 hours to America 2.       2 December 42           "           : Provisions transfer to Poske completed.  Inventory 680 cbm, 154 days, arrival IA on 6 December about midday.  - Stiedbler -       2 December 42           "           : Schäfer, Wißmann, Schröder and Schwandtke report weather between 03.00 and 06.00 hours.   Circuits from 5 December 08.00 hours: Zschech Coastal, Poske Ireland, Müller America.

	6 December 42 Radio Message: 1)  Report weather:  Steinäcker up to 02.00 hours, Schäfer, Sporn, Strelow and Poske between 01.00 and 06.00 hours.   2)  Circuits from 7 December 08.00 hours:  Bleichrodt, Schacht, and Fechner America 2.  Cygan, Lassen and Neitzel Coastal.   3)  Bruns southerly transit via naval square EK 46 more to follow.       7 December 42 Short Signal weather report: 39°N, 19°W, 1024 mb, steady, +15°C, NW 1-2, Vis. 5 nm, rising from Cirrus, 1/10 - 5/10.  Low NW-Swell     Radio Message: 1)  Report weather:  Manseck up to 02.00 hours, Jacobe, Hunger and Rüggeber between 03.00 and 07.00 hours.   2)  Circuits from 8 December 08.00 hours:  Popp Ireland, Bruns and Reeder America 1, Poske Coastal.   3)  As temporary attack areas occupy:  Strelow square 69 upper third, Zetsche square 67 lower, Hasenschar middle and Hunger upper third.  All UM.               "           : Operational orders cannot be completed due to fuel inventory.    - Poske -               "           : Poske can not complete operational orders due to fuel inventory.               "           : 1)  Ruppelt continue outbound transit.   2)  Poske if position allows and Rahe transit via naval square 75 in accordance with Officer-Only of 7 December Serial No. 48 and 172 Paragraph 2.       9 December 42           "           : Position 36 hours off meeting point with escort.    - ur -               "           : Storm has passed 20°W, Poske located 11 December 08.00 off Lorient.               "           : Neitzel and Poske return transit.  Rahe continue outbound transit.  Task settled.       10 December 42           "           : For U-504 and U-505 escort positioned on 11 December 08.00 hours for U-510 on 12 December at 09.00 at Point Laterne.  Do not cross 50-meter line without escort.                                                                                                             2. and 10. Uflottille.       On 19 October at 13.00 hours 11 minutes on 600 meters:       SSS    SSS   de kbwb by submarine lat 36 32 S long 13 33 east torpedoes missed ship tor 1104 gmt de zsc ar?     -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-