 While at Cattaro, command of "U-29" passed to "Linienschiffleutnant" Friedrich Sterz on 4 September.The 27-year-old native of Pergine, Tyrolia (in present-day Italy), had previously commanded and, like Prásil, had also served a stint as commander of "U-10".After assuming command of "U-29", Sterz set sail for Durazzo the same day.