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Originally Posted by Rosencrantz
But what was the actual speed they were running at?
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We can gather statistically data... example:
From same patrol log, Enclosure A,
Subject 13. Miles Steamed:
Steamed 6454 miles enroute Brisbane to Pearl, plus appr. 100 miles at full power during attacks and counter-attacks. Total 6554 miles.
Subject 14. Fuel Oil Expended: 92,020 gallons; 14.1 gallons per mile.
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No status for
Fourth War Patrol. Possible forgotten in the excitement?
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Fifth War Patrol Log, Enclosure A,
Subject 14. Miles Steamed:
Enroute to area: 2,964
In Area: 803
From Area: 3,061
Subject 15. Fuel Oil Expended:
Enroute to Area: 8.68 gal. per mile.
In Area: 8.58 gal. per mile.
From Area: 15.8 gal. per mile.
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All reports have these summaries. Just waiting to be filled into an Excel sheet!
Even speeds can be calculated as we know distances from maps and dates are in the logs...
but is it worth collecting these data?