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Paul Riley · 05-14-09, 07:39 PM

Roald,

You explained the problem just about as easy as is possible.It is that shift from 10deg release of the torpedo to 13deg that I find important.Naturally,I was too late in firing,this is what I have been trying to explain.I now need to find out when to release the torpedo at different ranges using electrics.I think the further out you are with electrics it gets a lot harder to hit something,whereas with steam it isnt as drastic.

Roald, just one thing before I go
Staying with the 7kt ship I was engaging
We now know the correct fire bearing was 13deg
What would it be for
1000m
1500m
and so on,upto about maximum visibility range?
THATS what I want to know.

Cheers.

Oh,I forgot,my last UBoat was sunk on the night of 2nd Nov 1942,as you predicted,yet not from planes.

05-14-09, 07:39 PM	#14
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Roald, You explained the problem just about as easy as is possible.It is that shift from 10deg release of the torpedo to 13deg that I find important.Naturally,I was too late in firing,this is what I have been trying to explain.I now need to find out when to release the torpedo at different ranges using electrics.I think the further out you are with electrics it gets a lot harder to hit something,whereas with steam it isnt as drastic. Roald, just one thing before I go Staying with the 7kt ship I was engaging We now know the correct fire bearing was 13deg What would it be for 1000m 1500m and so on,upto about maximum visibility range? THATS what I want to know. Cheers. Oh,I forgot,my last UBoat was sunk on the night of 2nd Nov 1942,as you predicted,yet not from planes. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes