Kommandant's Report; Patrol # 2

Kommandant's Report U-330
Patrol #2

Duration:

24.11.1939 - 28.11.1939, 5 days on sea

We have heard a new sound of ASDIC, which I wanted to report. My L.I. confidentially tells me that he has heard of a new unit (possibly a type 147) which can now determine depth, as well as range. If true, we must all brace for additional problems when encountering escort ships. The sound is much like fingernails over a comb, which is how one of the crew described it. Please forward this to the appropriate officials for their review. Naturally, I will be available for any questions on this topic that our leaders might have.
I think this new ASDIC is responsible for determining our exact position in the depths and placing the wasserbomben in front of our noses. It ws this group of 5 which damaged the torpedo doors. Luckily, we had no eels remaining by that time and there was little internal damage. Again, this new sound must be investigated.
Next, except for the torpedo problems which seem to plague us, Patrol #2 went well. This constant missing or deep-running of these eels is using our supply quickly with little results. Here, 6 eels brought down only 2 vessels, which is a 30 percent kill rate (although another did cripple a tanker). I should be bringing back 4 or more ships on each patrol with the Typ ll C.
Additionally, I have been noticing a growing animosity between our Chief Mechanic and our Chief Engineer. Perhaps this was the end result of 2 back-to-back patrols with little time for rest. I will watch the situation for developments. Several bouts of finger pointing have occurred, but I am downplaying this in the hopes it works out by itself.

Nothing further to report.

Kommandant’s Report Respectfully Submitted this date: 28 NOV, 1939
Oblt. Stefan Michael Grabowski,
Kommandant U-330
9th Flotille; Brest