When the fleet command ship Lieutenant Colonel Becky heard the message from the House, he was also confused as to why there were so many enemy ships nearby. The current situation does not allow him to continue to think about it.
Because, from the moment the House discovered the enemy's situation, the other David on the right was attacked by a torpedo. When they went to look for enemy traces, the Thor was entangled by the enemy again, and the Harry was even unable to contact them.
One of the five escort ships was injured and basically lost its combat capability. The other three were entangled. He was the only one who had not been attacked. Based on his experience, if he did not understand what happened at this time, he, the captain, would No need to pawn.
But, knowing what happened, there was nothing he could do. Because it is impossible for him to withdraw the warship that is engaging the enemy, which will give the enemy ship an opportunity to take advantage of it.
If we don't withdraw, the current transport fleet will be like a naked girl with only a small fan in her hand to cover her. Where do you want to block it at this time?
The helpless command ship Callahan could only call on the communication channel:
"Each ship, destroy the enemy in front of you in the shortest possible time, and then quickly return to defense!"
At this time, the House ship had completed its turn. The torpedoes launched by the enemy passed through fifty or sixty meters away from the ship and were completely unable to cause any damage to the House.
While everyone was rejoicing at escaping the enemy torpedo, Fang Lang began to worry about the transport fleet behind him. After all, his main task was to protect the transport fleet. It has been peaceful and peaceful for so many days, but it seems that things are not going well today.
While Fang Lang was still worried about the transport ship, cheers erupted from the ship. It turned out that the enemy submarine was directly hit by its own naval gun. Looking at the enemy ships on the sea, it was obvious that they were martyred by violent explosions.
Everyone is ecstatic. This is the second sinking record of the House. How can we not make everyone happy! This is also the only sinking record recorded by the Brazilian Navy after it participated in World War II!
When Fang Lang saw that the enemy ship had been sunk, he no longer lingered and ordered directly:
"Full right rudder, we return to escort position."
Then he came to the radio and called:
"Callaghan, this is the House. Our ship sank an enemy U-boat in direction 041 and is now returning to the escort position. Over!"
"The Callahan has received it. The House is located in the 239 direction of your ship. A transport ship has sent a distress signal. Your ship is now ordered to go to check. Over."
Hearing the order coming over the radio, Fang Lang knew that this must be the result of a German submarine attack. Hoping that the people on board could survive, Fang Lang did not hesitate and replied directly:
"House received it, now heading to direction 239 to carry out the rescue mission, completed"
"House, please pay attention to safety, over!"
Fang Lang quickly discovered the distress signal the Callahan said in the telescope and ordered it directly.
"Twenty right rudder, bearing 239, speed 30 knots, our ship will pass through the interior of the transport fleet for rescue. Please pilots and lookout posts, pay attention and avoid collision with the transport ship."
"Understood, bearing 239, right rudder 20, speed 30 knots."
Soon the House arrived safely near the rescued ship, but at this time the rescued ship had its tail raised to the sky and was about to sink. Fortunately, the crew members on the ship escaped in two small boats.
Looking at the spectacular sight of the freighter sinking, Fang Lang had mixed feelings in his heart. This was all money! I don’t know how much the environment will be polluted, but I can only be glad that it’s not a tanker. Otherwise it would probably explode.
"Lay down the middle climbing net and rescue the crew. Second officer, ask them if they know how they were attacked."
"Yes, sir."
After Fang Lang arranged the rescue, he began to search the sea with a telescope. Although the night sky was dark, he still hoped that his sixth sense could help him find hidden enemies.
Unfortunately, Fang Lang didn't find anything unusual this time. It seems that relying on the sixth sense alone won't work! It still needs to be combined with advanced technological equipment.
Soon the second officer came to report that all the personnel had been rescued, and no one saw the torpedo fired from that direction. But the explosion started on the left front side of the ship.
It seems that the enemy is coming from your own defensive area! But now with the dark night as cover, and the sound of propellers everywhere, sonar can't detect the enemy, so we can only rely on sea radar.
Some people may ask, how can radar detect enemies when there are ships everywhere? This has to be said that the British still have merit. In the early days of the invention of radar, the British also invented the Identifier Friend or Foe.
"We turned around, took a circuitous route, and returned to our escort position."
Came to the internal communicator again to contact the war situation center:
"Combat Information Center, this is the bridge. Have you found any enemy ship targets?"
De La Torre's slightly tired voice came over:
"Boss, the sea radar still found no abnormal targets."
Just when Fang Lang was still worried about not finding the enemy target, the command ship sent another order:
"House, this is the Callahan. We just received a distress signal from the Harry. Please go to the rescue. Over!"
Fang Lang couldn't help but be startled when he heard what was coming from the radio. What happened? The Harry needed rescue. Doesn't this kid like to point fingers? Why don't you contact us directly, but ask the command ship for help!
It seems that British nobles are very concerned about face! I don’t want to be saved by someone I look down upon! It's a pity that the command ship obviously has no time to care! Let us take a look at what happened to the poor British aristocrat!
"Callaghan, House received it, go to rescue Harry immediately! Over!"
Although they thought it was rude to laugh at this time, many of the crew members of the House had unconsciously smiled mockingly.
At this time, the House was actually four miles away from the Harry, so it took the House nearly an hour to advance to the waters where the Harry was.
As soon as the Harry entered and was twenty nautical miles away, the war situation center sent out a communication:
"Bridge, this is the battle center, direction 068, 29 nautical miles away, suspected enemy U-boat target found."
"Combat Information Center, this is the bridge. What does it mean to be suspicious?"
"Boss, the maximum detection range of our ship's sea radar is thirty nautical miles. This time the enemy's signal is fleeting as before. I suspect that the enemy will start to dive as soon as it enters the detection range of our ship. Therefore, I The ship was unable to accurately capture the target."
"Received, please stay vigilant and report abnormal situations at any time."
Fang Lang put down the communicator and unconsciously became vigilant. It seemed that he had met his opponent this time. This enemy is very cunning!
Fang Lang picked up the telescope and looked at the distant sea again. As usual, he found no abnormal phenomena, but Fang Lang's sixth sense began to sound alarms, as if there was a man-eating beast hidden in this sea area. .
Turned around and walked into the bridge and ordered:
"Ten left rudder, one-third power, roundabout forward. Connect me to the Harry's communications!"
"Understood! Left rudder ten, one-third power, roundabout forward."
"Sir, Harry, communication has been connected."
Fang Lang stepped forward and picked up the communicator and said:
"Harry, this is the House. Our ship has been ordered to rescue you. Please explain the damage to your ship."
A strange voice came from the communicator:
"House, this is Harry. Thank you for lending a helping hand. Our ship was hit by a torpedo and lost power to its stern rudder. It may need to be towed."
"House received it, have you found any traces of enemy ships?"
"The enemy ship has been sunk by our ship's torpedo, and the enemy who hit our ship's stern rudder is unknown. Please be careful of enemy sneak attacks."
"House understands, is my good brother okay?"
"Please rest assured House, Chief Reinhardt is fine. He just suffered a hit on his head and is resting now."
"House understands, please wait patiently, our ship will come immediately to carry out rescue."
Just after the call ended, everyone looked at Fang Lang with strange expressions. At this time, the first mate Amar Reina said doubtfully:
"Sir, since when did you and Reinhardt become good brothers?"
At this time, Fang Lang said with a solemn expression:
"That's right! Since when did Reinhardt and we become good brothers?"
Reina heard the meaning in Fang Lang's tone:
"Boss, you mean there is something wrong with the Harry!"
Fang Lang looked at Reina, nodded and smiled:
"Rena, you are very smart. Our radar found a submarine with the same behavior as the Harry that came to investigate the target, but just now the Harry said that the enemy ship was sunk by them.
The submarine just now was less than nine nautical miles away from the Harry. We were able to detect them. Could it be that the Harry was so close that we couldn't detect them? The Harry said that only its stern rudder was damaged. Why didn't the naval guns and torpedoes attack the enemy ship? "
