16 December 1944 Part 11

Item 2 — reference to page 299

Radio telegram FT 1639/41/47/16 to Naval High Command West (M-Offizier):

1. Inspection of the general condition of the engines, especially the light-metal foundations of S 112’s auxiliary machinery, shows that a major overhaul will shortly become necessary. It cannot be carried out with the dockyard resources available in the command area. A Channel breakthrough by S 112 in its present serviceable general condition and during the long nights up to the end of January is possible.

2. A decision on radio telegram FT 2023/29 is therefore urgently requested. — Naval Commandant, Channel Islands.

T-1022 Roll 2423, PG 37998, Commander of Sea Defences, Channel Islands. Source scan 0165 — annex to the War Diary, 16–31 December 1944