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DavyJonesFootlocker 08-12-10 06:48 PM

Where's that Carrier?
 
I've been circling around the area the BdU said the Carrier might be. Found merchants and one big task force but no carrier.:damn:

Obelix 08-12-10 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DavyJonesFootlocker (Post 1466148)
I've been circling around the area the BdU said the Carrier might be. Found merchants and one big task force but no carrier.:damn:

Try to follow the aircraft, they are carriers. Often the carrier is detected in such a way.
Most carrier cruising in the southern part of area

happycynic 08-12-10 08:50 PM

Attacking merchants can help. I attacked a lone merchant in the area. Two destroyers came to investigate. That seemed odd to me given the location so I followed them. Turned out they were part of the carrier's task force. Result was one dead carrier.

So anyways if you start seeing planes and come across a merchant ship make your presence known. If the carrier is close enough it will send escorts to investigate.

DavyJonesFootlocker 08-12-10 10:50 PM

OK thanks

McBeck 08-13-10 04:26 AM

Yeah, the campaign system underneath can actully help you here

DavyJonesFootlocker 08-13-10 05:55 AM

I did spot a Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber fly over me and no near airbase. Should've figured out something was odd.:oops:

Takeda Shingen 08-13-10 07:25 AM

Be sure to submerge and check the hydrophone from time to time as well. You'll hear more than you can see at times.

DelphiUniverse 08-13-10 07:17 PM

I had a bit difficulty finding that carrier task group myself. I found a solution to it. Sneak in towards scapa flow and patrol there. Eventually the carrier group will pass you there. Make sure you find that spot where the sea is deep. It should go to 200 metres in a special spot so that you have enough room to escape any escorts later.

Later in the war you will find huge carrier task groups in the gibraltar area. We're talking 4-5 carriers, many battleships and a huge load of escorts.

I sneak in to the entrance of gibraltar and sunk 2 american carriers, 1 american battleship, 1 british carrier and a few british escorts. But the hours after that I struggled a long and hard war to get away from the remaining war ships. The relatively shallow ocean and long distance to open sea makes it a bit challenging. There is always aircraft patrolling in the air too, they will attack every time.

DavyJonesFootlocker 08-13-10 11:34 PM

Thanks Delphiuniverse. Because you directed me to Scapa Flow I got my first enemy sub kill!:rock::rock:

CaptainMattJ. 08-13-10 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DelphiUniverse (Post 1467240)
I had a bit difficulty finding that carrier task group myself. I found a solution to it. Sneak in towards scapa flow and patrol there. Eventually the carrier group will pass you there. Make sure you find that spot where the sea is deep. It should go to 200 metres in a special spot so that you have enough room to escape any escorts later.

Later in the war you will find huge carrier task groups in the gibraltar area. We're talking 4-5 carriers, many battleships and a huge load of escorts.

I sneak in to the entrance of gibraltar and sunk 2 american carriers, 1 american battleship, 1 british carrier and a few british escorts. But the hours after that I struggled a long and hard war to get away from the remaining war ships. The relatively shallow ocean and long distance to open sea makes it a bit challenging. There is always aircraft patrolling in the air too, they will attack every time.

when you snuck into the gib entrance, when was this?. ive been amped here for 4 days and havent gotten anything cept DD dd and more DD

DelphiUniverse 08-14-10 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ. (Post 1467344)
when you snuck into the gib entrance, when was this?. ive been amped here for 4 days and havent gotten anything cept DD dd and more DD

It was 1943 or 1944. I think it was 1943.

The carrier group is not sitting there and waiting. They are constantly patrolling a bit into the mediterranean sea. But they are patrolling the outer side of the gibraltar entrance as well. When the aircraft start coming over you, you know the carrier group is not far away.

CaptainMattJ. 08-14-10 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DelphiUniverse (Post 1467602)
It was 1943 or 1944. I think it was 1943.

The carrier group is not sitting there and waiting. They are constantly patrolling a bit into the mediterranean sea. But they are patrolling the outer side of the gibraltar entrance as well. When the aircraft start coming over you, you know the carrier group is not far away.


so it wasnt mare norstrum. im stuck on mare and i cant find 1 freaking measely task force that has a bb in it. only cruisers and destroyers.

609_Avatar 08-18-10 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DelphiUniverse (Post 1467240)
I had a bit difficulty finding that carrier task group myself. I found a solution to it. Sneak in towards scapa flow and patrol there. Eventually the carrier group will pass you there. Make sure you find that spot where the sea is deep. It should go to 200 metres in a special spot so that you have enough room to escape any escorts later.

So what part of Scapa Flow are you talking about? The Western approach, Eastern? Thanks as I've been looking for quite awhile now without any luck. :(

Obelix 08-22-10 08:18 PM

I intercepted and sank the aircraft carrier in a given square.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/pict...pictureid=2956

madmax17 08-23-10 05:54 AM

Can't find the second carrier in the 'Delivers for Malta' mission, is it possible that the AI sunk it? Cause there are no carries any more and haven't been for months, these waters are carrier free.

Been to Gibraltar and nothing, I've been checking all the big groups with F2 and nothing :(


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