She was to operate as part of the first pack of U-boats in World War II; however, because she left port late, Barten decided to take a shortcut to the U-boat's designated meeting point, southwest of Ireland.
She was to operate as part of the initial group of U-boats during World War II; however, because she departed from port late, Barten chose a quicker route to the U-boat's predetermined meeting point, southwest of Ireland.