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don1reed · 06-08-06, 07:25 AM

The way I see it, Rob, if you both continue on and reach the point of interdiction, i.e., 263km @ 8kn., it would take the convoy--

D = S x T, or transposing,
T = D/S = 142 nm / 8 kn. = 17hr and 45 min.

You, on the other hand, have 17:45 to travel 100.7 km (54.4 nm) to meet the convoy. Then,

S = D/T = 54.4 nm / 17:45 = 3 knots. <---Your speed.

You said the time was 19:52...plus the 17:45 = 13:37 the next day.

If you travelled at 5 kn. you'd get there a little earlier ... to set up your ambush, or, stay off enough to shadow them 'til dark, then move in to attack.

06-08-06, 07:25 AM	#6
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	The way I see it, Rob, if you both continue on and reach the point of interdiction, i.e., 263km @ 8kn., it would take the convoy-- D = S x T, or transposing, T = D/S = 142 nm / 8 kn. = 17hr and 45 min. You, on the other hand, have 17:45 to travel 100.7 km (54.4 nm) to meet the convoy. Then, S = D/T = 54.4 nm / 17:45 = 3 knots. <---Your speed. You said the time was 19:52...plus the 17:45 = 13:37 the next day. If you travelled at 5 kn. you'd get there a little earlier ... to set up your ambush, or, stay off enough to shadow them 'til dark, then move in to attack. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell Last edited by don1reed; 06-08-06 at 07:45 AM.