Convoy of subs?

Kpt. Kozloff · 03-09-07, 08:16 PM

I intercepted it and there was a huge merchant convoy (?), only that half of it was on fire! No sign of subs though. After sinking three ships from the convoy i gave escorts a slip and headed in opposite direction to that of convoy. When i surfaced it wasn't long untill my WO spotted a stationary VIIC u-boot.
Was that a wolfpack attacking a convoy by any chance? That would explain so many merchants on fire.
What do you recon?

P.s. It had nothing to do with the task force in the message box. Different grid.

Spray · 03-09-07, 08:23 PM

If your using GWX its possible i've had subs attacking a convoy with me before (or at least they were just behind it doing nothing :rotfl:.

3Jane · 03-09-07, 08:25 PM

That means there is a wolf pack attacking the convoy. They are added in as part of the GWX. They can only use their deck guns though and attack on the surface, so they don't last long.

bigboywooly · 03-09-07, 08:29 PM

The convoy leader ( name only ) is a VIIC in that convoy thats why it shows a round icon
When the subs are sunk it will go back to a square one

Yes that would explain the ships on fire

Pevs86 · 03-09-07, 08:38 PM

I've seen 3 VIICs behind a convoy that I'd just attacked, was one of them moments that reminds you why GWX is so great. (not that you need many :P)

I always thought the convoys were getting hit by the Luftwaffe, didn't know the UBoats engaged them w/deck guns, cool

Brag · 03-10-07, 12:31 AM

And then there is this Black Swan from hell. On fire, with roasting crews at their stations who will appear over the horizon and come straight for you.

Kpt. Kozloff · 03-10-07, 04:17 AM

Thanks for the replies chaps. That covers it pretty much.

P.s. I met this Black Swan last night. Take a look what she did:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...83681&page=141

03-09-07, 08:16 PM	#1
Kpt. Kozloff Frogman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jersey - Channel Islands, UK Posts: 305 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Convoy of subs? I intercepted it and there was a huge merchant convoy (?), only that half of it was on fire! No sign of subs though. After sinking three ships from the convoy i gave escorts a slip and headed in opposite direction to that of convoy. When i surfaced it wasn't long untill my WO spotted a stationary VIIC u-boot. Was that a wolfpack attacking a convoy by any chance? That would explain so many merchants on fire. What do you recon? P.s. It had nothing to do with the task force in the message box. Different grid. __________________ GWX1.03/Cmdr2.7/plus all sorts of tweaks

03-09-07, 08:25 PM	#3
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That means there is a wolf pack attacking the convoy. They are added in as part of the GWX. They can only use their deck guns though and attack on the surface, so they don't last long. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan)

03-09-07, 08:29 PM	#4
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	The convoy leader ( name only ) is a VIIC in that convoy thats why it shows a round icon When the subs are sunk it will go back to a square one Yes that would explain the ships on fire __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

03-10-07, 12:31 AM	#6
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	And then there is this Black Swan from hell. On fire, with roasting crews at their stations who will appear over the horizon and come straight for you. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

03-10-07, 04:17 AM	#7
Kpt. Kozloff Frogman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jersey - Channel Islands, UK Posts: 305 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the replies chaps. That covers it pretty much. P.s. I met this Black Swan last night. Take a look what she did: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...83681&page=141 __________________ GWX1.03/Cmdr2.7/plus all sorts of tweaks

03-09-07, 08:23 PM	#2
Spray Planesman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 182 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	If your using GWX its possible i've had subs attacking a convoy with me before (or at least they were just behind it doing nothing :rotfl:.

03-09-07, 08:38 PM	#5
Pevs86 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Uxbridge, England Posts: 123 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I've seen 3 VIICs behind a convoy that I'd just attacked, was one of them moments that reminds you why GWX is so great. (not that you need many :P) I always thought the convoys were getting hit by the Luftwaffe, didn't know the UBoats engaged them w/deck guns, cool

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