U-505 page 2

 U-505 page 2 by ric gustafson

It was August 26 1941. Standing next to his boat was Kapitanleutnant Axel Olaf Loewe. U-505 was formally being commissioned today. Loewe watched as his coat of arms was being painted on the submarine's tower. Loewe in German meant ' Lion'. So a rampaging lion became the sub's coat of arms. Compared to a lion, Loewe was the opposite. He was medium height with thick hair. He smiled under his captain's hat. He was known for his steady leadership.

As he stood on top of the boat's tower, he looked at his officer's and crew. He was proud of them already. The crew was inexperienced but eager. His second in command was Chief Engineer Fritz Forster. The first Watch Officer was Oberleutnant Herbert Nollau. Second Watch Officer was Gottfried Stolzenburg. 

As the boat began it's deep sea acceptance tests, Loewe watched from the cunning tower. He smiled. He was proud of the U-505.

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