Did I get a full tank of gas???

[Kapt Z]

Started another patrol for U-572 out of Brest and as usual had the navigator give me several fuel estimates in calm seas at 8 knots, still within site of the French coast. The results all came back around 9400 km. I don't remember the figures for other patrols with the same boat, but this figure seems reall low.:hmmm:

I do have malfunctions/sabotage activated, but never saw this result before.

[Sailor Steve]

Had you dived recently? Recharging batteries runs one of the engines at flank speed.

[GoldenRivet]

what speed do you have set?

sabotage and malfunctions will result in fuel leakage manifested by an increase of fuel consumption at all speeds.

[Kapt Z]

what speed do you have set?

sabotage and malfunctions will result in fuel leakage manifested by an increase of fuel consumption at all speeds.

I usually cruise at 8 knots with my VIIC for the best fuel economy. Usually my standard routine is to request several range estimates just as I clear the approaches and minefields at Brest. Seas were calm. Not recharging batteries. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just this time instead of the high 'teens in range I received under 10,000 kms. Right now I've dropped down to 7 knots to get a little more mileage out of her, but we're talking a couple hundred km more at best.

Luckily my patrol grid is AM19 so I don't have that far to go. Won't give me much time on station though.