U-505 page 24

U-505 page 24 by ric gustafson

Commander Kenneth Knowles gave Gallery more good news. A U-boat anti submarine intelligence F21 had been tracking for weeks was heading in the same direction as Task Group 22.3. According to Knowles, nicknamed the Soothsayer, the U-boat was heading for Gallery's baby flattop.

Gallery orders the Task Groups five destroyer escorts to conserve fuel and operate at half capacity. There was radar contact possibly from a U-boat on June 2 and 3. Then the contact was lost.

Earl Trosino explained to Gallery that they must return to Casablanca to refuel. Gallery requested 24 hours to find the U-boat. If not, Gallery will go with Trosino's recommendation.

Gallery orders his Task Force to turn south and patrol the ocean from the night before. Gallery knew it was a big gamble. Either he finds that U-boat within 24 hours or they run out of fuel.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric