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groomsie · 02-18-09, 10:44 AM

Well, as the bases move away from you fuel can be an issue, certainly you need to watch it and monitor the range to base if you are Asiatic fleet before mid-1942 (when the situation stabilizes and then gradually improves). I've stopped into port just to top off fuel in those periods because the base shift can occur without a lot of warning, and it is easy to get caught up in something else and miss the shift.

You may even need to respectfully blow off a set of orders, if you are sent to the home islands to patrol and you know the base shift may be coming and realize you can't expect to run 1000 nm north and then have to add that to your trip to Surabaya or Freemantle...

Use the "range at current speed" function to determine most fuel efficient speed for your boat--I am almost certain you used more than you had to at ahead 1/3.

Historically you would have had fuel from somewhere (minor port, at-sea rendevouz, something) in all probability, but since you are aware of how early 1942 will unfold (unlike RL skippers) and can thus watch the situation on range/fuel, it probably balances out.

Tough luck sailor!

02-18-09, 10:44 AM	#9
groomsie Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stoughton, WI Posts: 140 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	SOL Well, as the bases move away from you fuel can be an issue, certainly you need to watch it and monitor the range to base if you are Asiatic fleet before mid-1942 (when the situation stabilizes and then gradually improves). I've stopped into port just to top off fuel in those periods because the base shift can occur without a lot of warning, and it is easy to get caught up in something else and miss the shift. You may even need to respectfully blow off a set of orders, if you are sent to the home islands to patrol and you know the base shift may be coming and realize you can't expect to run 1000 nm north and then have to add that to your trip to Surabaya or Freemantle... Use the "range at current speed" function to determine most fuel efficient speed for your boat--I am almost certain you used more than you had to at ahead 1/3. Historically you would have had fuel from somewhere (minor port, at-sea rendevouz, something) in all probability, but since you are aware of how early 1942 will unfold (unlike RL skippers) and can thus watch the situation on range/fuel, it probably balances out. Tough luck sailor!