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Bubblehead1980 · 08-28-20, 02:26 PM

TMO
USS Pollack SS-180

August 28 1942 East of Truk

After participating in the Battle of Savo Island, refueled and rearmed, headed for patrol area off Truk that was previously diverted from.

East of Truk on August 28 around 0600 SD radar made contact forcing us down. While submerged, sound picked up heavy prop noises. At periscope depth could see large pagoda style mast in the distance. Radar depth brought SJ contacts. Went to GQ and closed at 6 knots submerged.

The plane flew into sight, it was a "Jake" single engine floatplane, screening for the contacts.Apparently it spotted us as soon could hear the roar of DD's racing in a high speed on sound. Went to silent running and 250 feet. Closed projected track of contacts. Two DD's roared overheard one pinged but thermal layer protected us they ran right over searching.

Made a run at 2/3 speed for 10 minutes and slowed, came to scope depth.Right there at 7,000 yards, a CVE leading a battleship with one DD screening, while other DD's and plane were about 6,000 yards astern of us.Dropped scope went to 80 feet, closed quietlly.

Next observation revealed a Taiyo Class CVE and Yamato Class BB. They were alerted, zigging at 14.5 knots. Closed to 1000 yards of Yamato and fired all four Mark 14's. Began turn so fire the two stern tubes. Raised scope. First torpedo prematurely exploded 20 yards from ship, other three all hit home, one amidships, one under the number one forward gun turret and one just astern of the superstructure.

Fired stern tubes, one prematurely exploded shortly after leaving tube. Other hit the stern near props, sound pattern reduced on sonar, indicating one screw had stopped but the BB kept on moving.

Went to 250 feet as the DD was closing in. Other two arrive don scene with the plane and proceeded to give most intense depth charge have had in a while. Forced down to 350 feet, two detonated close by. Minor damage except the trim and hydraulic pumps were heavily damaged(90% and 80%) , boat some leaks, minor flooding in control room and conning tower. After pumping water with pumps not working, boat was tough to control but managed to get away after 4 hours . Remained submerged rest of day, made repairs.

The patrol continues..

Note: In real life, USS Flying Fish attacked Yamato off Truk on 28 August 1942. CO reported hits, but turns out were premature explosions.

A while back when redoing the japanese task force layers, using the tabular record of movement, I recreated the Yamato and Musashi's historical movements in the sim. This makes their appearances pretty rare(as were in real life) and a special thing if locate and attack. A few pseudo historical appearances are included for fun, talking a handful. Also redid the damage profile, these ships are difficult to sink, as were in real life. Testing it 10-20 torpedoes plus bomb hits from aircraft, much as in real life.

08-28-20, 02:26 PM	#12
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	TMO USS Pollack SS-180 August 28 1942 East of Truk After participating in the Battle of Savo Island, refueled and rearmed, headed for patrol area off Truk that was previously diverted from. East of Truk on August 28 around 0600 SD radar made contact forcing us down. While submerged, sound picked up heavy prop noises. At periscope depth could see large pagoda style mast in the distance. Radar depth brought SJ contacts. Went to GQ and closed at 6 knots submerged. The plane flew into sight, it was a "Jake" single engine floatplane, screening for the contacts.Apparently it spotted us as soon could hear the roar of DD's racing in a high speed on sound. Went to silent running and 250 feet. Closed projected track of contacts. Two DD's roared overheard one pinged but thermal layer protected us they ran right over searching. Made a run at 2/3 speed for 10 minutes and slowed, came to scope depth.Right there at 7,000 yards, a CVE leading a battleship with one DD screening, while other DD's and plane were about 6,000 yards astern of us.Dropped scope went to 80 feet, closed quietlly. Next observation revealed a Taiyo Class CVE and Yamato Class BB. They were alerted, zigging at 14.5 knots. Closed to 1000 yards of Yamato and fired all four Mark 14's. Began turn so fire the two stern tubes. Raised scope. First torpedo prematurely exploded 20 yards from ship, other three all hit home, one amidships, one under the number one forward gun turret and one just astern of the superstructure. Fired stern tubes, one prematurely exploded shortly after leaving tube. Other hit the stern near props, sound pattern reduced on sonar, indicating one screw had stopped but the BB kept on moving. Went to 250 feet as the DD was closing in. Other two arrive don scene with the plane and proceeded to give most intense depth charge have had in a while. Forced down to 350 feet, two detonated close by. Minor damage except the trim and hydraulic pumps were heavily damaged(90% and 80%) , boat some leaks, minor flooding in control room and conning tower. After pumping water with pumps not working, boat was tough to control but managed to get away after 4 hours . Remained submerged rest of day, made repairs. The patrol continues.. Note: In real life, USS Flying Fish attacked Yamato off Truk on 28 August 1942. CO reported hits, but turns out were premature explosions. A while back when redoing the japanese task force layers, using the tabular record of movement, I recreated the Yamato and Musashi's historical movements in the sim. This makes their appearances pretty rare(as were in real life) and a special thing if locate and attack. A few pseudo historical appearances are included for fun, talking a handful. Also redid the damage profile, these ships are difficult to sink, as were in real life. Testing it 10-20 torpedoes plus bomb hits from aircraft, much as in real life.