 Although there was a destroyer patrolling the area, "U-96" was able to launch two torpedoes sinking "Scottish Standard" in position .Following the second explosion, HMS "Montgomery" pursued the U-boat for five hours, dropping 37 depth charges without causing serious damage.On 23 February 1941, "U-96" made contact with convoy OB 288, and proceeded to attack in conjunction with , , , and as well as the .