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Konovalov · 02-26-08, 08:15 AM

Having a great time having returned to SHIII with GWX 2.0. On my 9th patrol mid 1940 now operating out of Lorient, still using Type VIIb.

Anyway I have started reading the book Iron Coffins by Herbert A Werner and I'm trying to implement as many real life procedures and tactics as I can into my in game experience.

I have noticed in the book constant reference to 'the daily trim dive' that was performed by the U-boat while on patrol. Can someone tell me why this was done on a daily basis and what was the point of this practice?

02-26-08, 08:15 AM	#1
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Trying to stick to real life practices: What is the purpose of the daily trim dive? Having a great time having returned to SHIII with GWX 2.0. On my 9th patrol mid 1940 now operating out of Lorient, still using Type VIIb. Anyway I have started reading the book Iron Coffins by Herbert A Werner and I'm trying to implement as many real life procedures and tactics as I can into my in game experience. I have noticed in the book constant reference to 'the daily trim dive' that was performed by the U-boat while on patrol. Can someone tell me why this was done on a daily basis and what was the point of this practice? __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)