 When the hatch was opened, the crew discovered the boat entangled in the net.Though unable to submerge, von Falkhausen attempted to flee on the surface, but the port propeller shaft became fouled.Realizing that he was stuck, and with "Dulcie Doris" and "Evening Star II" beginning to shell his boat, "U-6"s captain ordered code books and confidential material thrown overboard and the submarine scuttled.