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Schöneboom · 08-08-10, 04:00 PM

Guten Tag,

A cursory random sampling of Type VII patrols indicates to me a tendency towards 30-40 day patrols, with a peak range of 70-100 days (90+ days definitely in the minority).

No question, Type VII boats could carry provisions for up to 3 months, but most came home sooner than that, even empty-handed. I would factor in the stress on the crew, esp. under harsh conditions (which could also affect the boat's mechanical performance).

Tschuss!

08-08-10, 04:00 PM	#4
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Guten Tag, A cursory random sampling of Type VII patrols indicates to me a tendency towards 30-40 day patrols, with a peak range of 70-100 days (90+ days definitely in the minority). No question, Type VII boats could carry provisions for up to 3 months, but most came home sooner than that, even empty-handed. I would factor in the stress on the crew, esp. under harsh conditions (which could also affect the boat's mechanical performance). Tschuss! __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."