Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 366: Qinzhou Port (Part 2)

The afternoon sun was too hot to bear. The Juyue’s compass bridge had only a tarpaulin roof, and all the metal surfaces in the cabin were already hot.

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, a Captain Hamakamura inspected the bridge, and then he and the deputy commander hid in the shadow next to the lower wheelhouse and smoked.

The Kikutsuki is a 14-year old ship. It is the ⑨ ship of the twelve Mutsutsuki-class destroyers built by the Japanese Navy. The newcomers of the year have now become veterans. Under careful maintenance, it can still perform normal performance.

"Mikazuki returned from Shanghai today. The Shimo guy doesn't know if we can get the camera we want." Deputy Chief Ota had a cigarette in the corner of his mouth, and his accent was in the Kansai accent, the navy captain's. His father was the president of a well-known trading company in Osaka. The wealthy family was dying, and he was very generous, so he was welcomed and appreciated by his subordinates and soldiers.

"Have you heard that the Fifth Fleet will be reorganized again." Hamaka didn't answer the deputy chief's question, he had his own concerns.

Many of the classmates of Naval University in the same class have been promoted to Zhongzuo this year, and some have even been transferred to the military command. But he is good. During this period of time, he has been moving back and forth. There are a lot of old and young at home. It needs to be supported. If you can't get a promotion this year, maybe it's time to consider requesting a transfer to the townshou government.

"I heard that the big man above has a new idea. It is said that they are going to split the Fifth Mine Team into two teams, and the Sixteenth Destroyer Team will be downgraded and assigned to the base troops." Ota faced the side of the berth. A destroyer in front slammed.

"I see, she will be transferred back to China next week, dismantled and demoted to a sentry boat."

"Xiyan? Where did you hear these news?" Hamaka was surprised at his deputy's intelligence gathering ability.

"We have many friends in Tokyo, Captain." Ota winked at the superior.

"It doesn't matter, we are members of the navy. Just obey the order honestly." Hamaka spit out a puff of cigarette depressed, and then popped the cigarette **** out of the ship's side.

At this time, just under the sea five kilometers away from the berth of the Jutsuki, the U50 submarine is quietly advancing towards the outer berth at a speed of two knots per hour.

Captain Paul is very familiar with this kind of work. He has sneaked close to the British harbour more than once, and even escaped the pursuit of Royal Navy destroyers several times. Compared with those dangerous and shocking experiences, his current actions are simply It's like a sightseeing trip.

"Low-speed propeller, at three o'clock." The listening non-commissioned officer poked his head from behind the curtain of the listening room and reported.

"It's another cargo ship. We have broken into the port route." Paul wore his combat cap and turned his periscope to the side.

"The smoke column is very clear, it's a big guy." Paul gave the observation position to the deputy captain, and then strode to the chart table.

"There is no escort, no evasive maneuver. If you go to war now, you only need a torpedo to kill her." The deputy captain said calmly.

"The Japanese don’t need escorts, let alone maneuvering, because their opponents are too weak to pose a threat to them. I’m sorry, Gao, I’m just showing a fact, not deliberately belittle your country ." Paul patted the back of Lieutenant Gao, who was calibrating his track on the chart.

"It doesn't matter, what you said is right, sir, the Japanese do not need to worry about the safety of their navigation in the Chinese waters. The national navy has lost its active attack capability." Gao Rufeng said with a dim expression that the country now has seas. Defence is really a shame for a navy soldier.

"Everything is slowly getting better, isn't it? Wait until you finish your training. You can control this submarine and kill all the Japanese ships you see. Sooner or later, the Japanese will feel very impressed about sailing in Chinese waters. The fear, even seeing a dolphin at that time would make them frightened." Paul comforted Gao Rufeng.

"Just like the British did a while ago." Lieutenant Hansen interrupted through the periscope.

"Yes, just like the British, a pontoon can scare their souls." Paul laughed.

"Thank you, Captain, you have made me more confident in the future. I will make the Japanese pay for their aggressive actions and swear that they will never tarnish the history and glory of U50." Gao Rufeng said loudly. To.

"I am glad you have this determination. I look forward to seeing your performance soon. My current record is 76,000 tons. I hope you can break my record one day." Paul said Head encouraged to.

"Thank you, I will definitely not let you down, Captain." Gao Rufeng responded loudly.

"You can see the port." Hansen reported loudly at this time. The height of the periscope above the water is only a little more than two meters. Because of the curvature of the earth, the object on the sea level must be close to a fairly close distance.

Half an hour ago, they could only see the peaks of the mountains on the peninsula extending out of the bay on the east side of Qinzhou Port. The hill marked as Wulei Ridge on the peninsula’s sharp corner chart became their voyage. The best target for navigation.

"There are at least 20 medium-sized cargo ships in the port, most of which are offshore cargo ships of about 500 to 1,000 tons." The deputy captain gave the periscope to Captain Paul.

"As I expected, no defenses were arranged on the outside of the mooring area, no patrol boats were found, and no tugboats towing anti-submarine nets were seen." Paul moved the magnification conversion handle to enlarge the magnification of the periscope, and then slowed down. Slowly turn the lens and carefully observe the situation in the outer port.

"Low-speed propeller, at two o'clock." The observers continued to report what they heard.

"The destroyer was found." Paul suddenly said loudly.

"Two...no, three. The distance is seven thousand five hundred. They are scattered and parked on the west side of the port." Paul left the periscope, walked quickly to the chart table, and marked it on the chart. Number and location of objects observed.

"Ship shape identification manual." The deputy captain drew a hard-covered book from the file cabinet hung on the wall and turned it over.

"This is it, mutsuki class." Paul said, pointing to one of the pictures.

"Muzuki class, the data showed that this destroyer was not equipped with any anti-submarine detection equipment, but the Japanese navy equipped her with depth charges." Hansen was a little surprised. In fact, the deputy captain still doesn't know how deceptive the Japanese Navy's anti-submarine detection equipment is, and there is actually not much difference between installed and uninstalled.

The U50's speed at this time is only two knots, even with Germany's own latest listening equipment, it is difficult to detect at a long distance. Another effect brought by the low-speed navigation is that the back of the periscope exposed to the sea surface will not produce conspicuous tracks, but occasionally a few white waves will be stirred up. It is difficult to distinguish the periscope fairing against the background of blue water. Camouflage painted in blue and gray.

"We continue to approach and prepare the camera. This is first-hand information. I believe the staff of the headquarters will be interested in this." Paul ordered.

"There is no anti-submarine arrangement at all, and they have never worried about being attacked by a submarine." Hansen's face showed a sarcasm.

"Their current opponent does not have a submarine, so why should they be prepared for a submarine attack." Paul gently turned his periscope.

"One day, they will definitely regret their carelessness. Looking at these ships and warships, they stopped in a bay like this." Hansen shook his head, and he recorded in his notebook. Discovery.

"This time the near reconnaissance has been successful. Unfortunately, we failed to test the Japanese anti-submarine warfare capabilities. It seems that relevant intelligence can only be collected from other channels. I hope this is not a special case, otherwise it can only prove them. There is no operational deployment in this area along the coast of China." Paul re-adjusted the magnification of the telescope.

U50 cautiously continued to approach the berthing area outside Qinzhou Port, but the Japanese navy ships in the port didn't even notice it. No one knows that a fierce shark is lurking under the water several kilometers away from him.

These destroyers originally belonged to the second fleet, responsible for combat operations in coastal areas of China. In addition to providing artillery cover for the Army and Marines, they also undertake coastal blockade and anti-smuggling patrols.

Because the Chinese Navy is not equipped with submarines, the Japanese Navy has deployed a large number of old ships without submarine detection equipment to the dispatch fleet. In their view, this is the best use of everything and the deployment of cutting-edge ships in China It is an extremely wasteful move.

Those new and cutting-edge destroyers equipped with advanced equipment should be deployed to the mainland and the Pacific, and lightning strike training should be stepped up at all times, ready to respond to the possible attack by the giant across the ocean.

The Fifth Mine Team is composed of a group of 15-six-year-old destroyers. In addition to the Mutsuki class, there are also the Fengfeng class and Wakatake class, designed in the Taisho era. At that time, Japanese destroyers did not need to undertake anti-submarine missions, so let alone active sonar on these ships, there was not even a basic listening device, and it was not until the Showa era that depth bombs were finally installed. Old-fashioned destroyers of this type accounted for more than half of the total strength of Japanese destroyers at this time.

"Take more pictures, pay attention to the oil tanker at the pier. The destroyer's number and flag must be taken clearly." Paul stood by the periscope, watching the technical officer take a special camera through the periscope lens to take pictures of the harbor scene.

"The two rolls of film have been used up, sir." The technical officer unscrewed the interface between the lens and the periscope~IndoMTL.com~ and started to rewind the film.

"Well, our reconnaissance operation is complete. It can be said to have been very rewarding. Maybe you can get a few weeks of vacation." Paul put on his combat hat again.

"Start the motor, low speed one third, full right rudder, heading 195. We are back home, gentlemen."

"One-third low speed, full right rudder." The navigator replied loudly.

"Gao, you can go and take another look." Paul turned to Gao Rufeng and said.

"No, sir, I have seen enough today. I will definitely come back to this place again. At that time, waiting for these Japanese will be the revenge of the Chinese navy torpedoes." Gao Rufeng said loudly Then, the serious look on his face was like making an important declaration.

"Well, more official, put away the periscope." Paul nodded.

"Hey, what are you looking at?" Hamaka emerged from the sweltering captain's room, and at a glance he saw Ota standing on the ship's gunwale deck facing the distant sea in a daze.

"Did you find something unusual?" Hamaka wiped the sweat from the back of his neck with a white towel.

"I don't know, but I always feel that there is something strange in that place. My neck has been chilling since just now." Ota's face has a rare serious expression.

"You may have a heatstroke. Go to the infirmary and ask for some Rendan to eat." Binzhong shook his head, turned and walked towards the rear deck.

"You only need to take medicine, this big red deer, I can't feel wrong, there must be something there, definitely." Ota frowned, and spit on the sea.

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