Battle of Coral Sea

Armistead · 05-31-10, 12:04 PM

Thought I would try Coral Sea. I usually ambush them near San Cristobal, but out of range and chased them seemingly forever. They were making 20 kts. They finally made the turn south, coming faster at 27kts. The escorts somehow saw or heard me over 10 nms away and came at me fast, which was fine, I was in decent position. I dived flank and by the time they got there I was gone leaving them far behind out of the way for a perfect shot on the first carrier. You can see the escorts searching where I had dived long ago...out of the way.

All four sterns slammed home sinking him, so trying to set up on the next carrier coming.

He zigged towards me.. Now this was going to be a serious aob and bearing, but I let them go just in time. From the bow they had to turn all allowed, bearing was terrible, almost 80, just enough to allow a bow shot, but two hit.

If you can look you can see my sub almost in front of him as the torps gryo around.

Two hit, second torp, by this time I'm passed him going flank, but how many times do you get a torp hit when you're in front of the carrier.

He still making good speed as he list sideways.

FInally sinks.

I then went looking for the Moresby invasion group, large convoy, found a small TF first, sank the large minelayer.

Heading back to Brisbane with only a few torps but need fuel found the Moresby invasion force. Here is where it is if your interested, May 9

Here are the paths the groups take. The JP TF at Coral Sea to the right. They come in just below San Cristobal heading WNW, then turn south.
To the left the invasion force as it was heading north to Rabaul.

05-31-10, 12:04 PM	#1
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,864 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Battle of Coral Sea Thought I would try Coral Sea. I usually ambush them near San Cristobal, but out of range and chased them seemingly forever. They were making 20 kts. They finally made the turn south, coming faster at 27kts. The escorts somehow saw or heard me over 10 nms away and came at me fast, which was fine, I was in decent position. I dived flank and by the time they got there I was gone leaving them far behind out of the way for a perfect shot on the first carrier. You can see the escorts searching where I had dived long ago...out of the way. All four sterns slammed home sinking him, so trying to set up on the next carrier coming. He zigged towards me.. Now this was going to be a serious aob and bearing, but I let them go just in time. From the bow they had to turn all allowed, bearing was terrible, almost 80, just enough to allow a bow shot, but two hit. If you can look you can see my sub almost in front of him as the torps gryo around. Two hit, second torp, by this time I'm passed him going flank, but how many times do you get a torp hit when you're in front of the carrier. He still making good speed as he list sideways. FInally sinks. I then went looking for the Moresby invasion group, large convoy, found a small TF first, sank the large minelayer. Heading back to Brisbane with only a few torps but need fuel found the Moresby invasion force. Here is where it is if your interested, May 9 Here are the paths the groups take. The JP TF at Coral Sea to the right. They come in just below San Cristobal heading WNW, then turn south. To the left the invasion force as it was heading north to Rabaul.