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Paulverisor64 · 08-14-08, 05:53 PM

Thank you for giving me a better understanding of how things work on the U-boat.

I've manually used the hydrophone but not very successfully in the early going. I appreciate the advice of how best to use this.

When I was submerged I was travelling at standard speed which obviously was my problem. I was wondering how a person would have a prayer in the later war years if it wasn't possible to stay submerged much more than an hour.

I do have the 16KM atmosphere upgrade installed. I think the weather itself is knocking down the visability.

I didn't know that you could eliminate fatigue by travelling at higher speeds. The highest TC I used was 32. I'm not completely annoyed with the personel turnover it's sometimes just hard to keep up with. Even though I could eliminate fatigue I think most of the time I will be travelling at slower TC.

I did notice the improvement in efficiency when the machinist occupyed the diesel room. That is a good point to look for qualified machinists for the crew.

I am glad that I asked my questions. I wish you all success!

08-14-08, 05:53 PM	#12
Paulverisor64 Seaman Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you for giving me a better understanding of how things work on the U-boat. I've manually used the hydrophone but not very successfully in the early going. I appreciate the advice of how best to use this. When I was submerged I was travelling at standard speed which obviously was my problem. I was wondering how a person would have a prayer in the later war years if it wasn't possible to stay submerged much more than an hour. I do have the 16KM atmosphere upgrade installed. I think the weather itself is knocking down the visability. I didn't know that you could eliminate fatigue by travelling at higher speeds. The highest TC I used was 32. I'm not completely annoyed with the personel turnover it's sometimes just hard to keep up with. Even though I could eliminate fatigue I think most of the time I will be travelling at slower TC. I did notice the improvement in efficiency when the machinist occupyed the diesel room. That is a good point to look for qualified machinists for the crew. I am glad that I asked my questions. I wish you all success!