MIDWAY

[G2B]

I got offered a new boat after my last patrol (for the second time) figure better take it or a desk job might be in my future.

So I said goodbye to the USS Spearfish in Fremantle on 14 May 1942 :cry: Got shipped up to Pearl and took command of USS Finback SS 230(seemed fitting check here) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Finback_%28SS-230%29) My orders are to Patrol the Celebes Sea (long drive:o) It's 23 May should I take a detour, I mean refuel stop to Midway? Seems one of the shaft bearings is sounding a little funny, maybe have em take a look at it at Midway then do a shakedown run NW of the Atoll.

[Torplexed]

I got offered a new boat after my last patrol (for the second time) figure better take it or a desk job might be in my future.

So I said goodbye to the USS Spearfish in Fremantle on 14 May 1942 :cry: Got shipped up to Pearl and took command of USS Finback SS 230(seemed fitting check here) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Finback_%28SS-230%29) My orders are to Patrol the Celebes Sea (long drive:o) It's 23 May should I take a detour, I mean refuel stop to Midway? Seems one of the shaft bearings is sounding a little funny, maybe have em take a look at it at Midway then do a shakedown run NW of the Atoll.

I know a lot people go out of their way to observe the historical battles, but to me they always seem mere shadows of how the real thing went down. A lot of it is the limitations of the game engine. The unrealistic way the planes fly and ships manuver, a lot of the actual ships are missing, the poorly rendered smoke. However, maybe someday it'll look like this as the planes stacked on deck begin to go up. :cool:

http://rgsmithart.com/images/images/Famous%204%20Minutes_080817160844.jpg

[magic452]

You should by all means make a pit stop at Midway!!!!!
You would not want to take a defective boat into combat.

I might also suggest that you take a more northerly course to your patrol zone. There are some very dangerous currents and undertows on the direct route. To avoid these I would suggest a course about 250 nm NNE of Midway. At this time of year there are many heards of whales in that area so keep a sharp lookout for them, could seriously damage your boat if a collision should occur.

Good luck and good whale hunting.

Magic