KTB, U-105
16:50 Attacked steamer from port, firing from 600m.
First torpedo hit amidships. Target down by bows and losing way but does not sink.
Second torpedo swerves suddenly at last second, passing astern of target.
Fired two further torpedoes from bow tubes at close range. Both heard to hit, but do not detonate.
The steamer is now dead in the water. Manoeuvre to bring stern tubes to bear and shoot with tube 5, at target's starboard side.
Hit amidships.
Gun crew at stern seen to have abandoned position. Ship very slowly sinks by the bows.
17:10 Surfaced.
17:15 Steamer finally sinks.
Eight torpedoes left, including three fore and two aft deck reserves. Intention - resume course to patrol area at economical cruising speed, staying well out to sea and taking
advantage of calm seas to bring in external torpedoes. Patrol until fuel requires topping up at Corrienties, then request further orders.