Iceland

robj250 · 03-25-07, 06:58 AM

How tough do you think it would be to get into the harbour in Iceland in Nov 1944?

Has anyone ever gone into Iceland?

There are a couple juicy convoys in there according to Intelligence (SH3 Gen).

I am using G7es.

Does anyone know how deep it is?

Rob

Jimbuna · 03-25-07, 07:47 AM

If you get past the possible mines and subnets you'll probably find there will be no convoy there Rob....more likelihood is that all you'll find is harbour traffic....in Nov 44 I personally wouldn't be raiding any harbours but more likely 'stalking' the approaches

melnibonian · 03-25-07, 10:15 AM

Iceland is a fairly easy harbour with respect to other ones. You will find a couple of Tankers and a Dido of the Royal Navy there. Be careful though as it is quite shallow and the 3-4 Armed Trawlers can be dangerous.

Good Luck

bigboywooly · 03-25-07, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melnibonian

Iceland is a fairly easy harbour with respect to other ones. You will find a couple of Tankers and a Dido of the Royal Navy there. Be careful though as it is quite shallow and the 3-4 Armed Trawlers can be dangerous.

Good Luck

Not in 44 in GWX
Especially after the 1.03 patch
Iceland was protected by the US after April 41 with US troops replacing British in July 41
So the shipping adjust accordingly
Patrols are somewhat different in 1.03 too

Is that still your stock career Rob ?

Jimbuna · 03-25-07, 01:58 PM

Thanks BB....I rest my case

melnibonian · 03-25-07, 04:46 PM

Thanks for the info BBW

Last time I went to Iceland and raided the harbour was in GWX 1.00 in 1941-42. I'm too scare to go in 1944

bigboywooly · 03-25-07, 05:01 PM

No worries guys
Just one of the many tweaks that needed doing

robj250 · 03-25-07, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Quote:

Originally Posted by melnibonian

Iceland is a fairly easy harbour with respect to other ones. You will find a couple of Tankers and a Dido of the Royal Navy there. Be careful though as it is quite shallow and the 3-4 Armed Trawlers can be dangerous.

Good Luck

Not in 44 in GWX
Especially after the 1.03 patch
Iceland was protected by the US after April 41 with US troops replacing British in July 41
So the shipping adjust accordingly
Patrols are somewhat different in 1.03 too

Is that still your stock career Rob ?

Yepper. Started my next mission and heading to AM51 with G7es torpedoes and thought I might drop in on Iceland as there are two convoys there. Don't know though, whether I should.

My first clip is half full as I got attacked by aircraft again. You think they would quit sending them after me as I only shoot them down. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Rob

TarJak · 03-26-07, 03:01 AM

Rob,

It's scary in Reykjavik. long shallow approaches which are well patrolled and they have an airbase. I've tried a few times to get in there and only succeeded in getting away with it pre 1942. I haven't been bothered going back later than '43 cos I keep getting my butt kicked in there.

HunterICX · 03-26-07, 03:57 AM

In 1944, I would go near enemy harbours as they are heavily patrolled, and a Trawler/corvette are very deadly in shallow waters as soon they smell you.

I wouldnt be bothered to go to iceland later war, stick around in deep waters and stay safe.

3Jane · 03-28-07, 08:40 AM

I managed to make it into Reykjavik harbour in October '40 on my one and only harbour raid ever. Something I normaly never bother with, and won't again. Even then it was hard enough, five destroyers guarding the port. Depth was about 40-something metres further out going down to 1 mtere under the keel at periscope depth at the harbour entrance. A dido class, an auxilury cruiser, a large cargo. In the period you mention, I wouldn't even dare try. But, 'do you feel lucky punk'.

Auxilury cruiser, Reykjavik.
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/791/auxiluryreykjavikzz5.png

03-25-07, 06:58 AM	#1
robj250 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Hardy, BC, Canada 75 yo with M.S. & C.O.P.D. & heart problems Posts: 1,930 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Iceland How tough do you think it would be to get into the harbour in Iceland in Nov 1944? Has anyone ever gone into Iceland? There are a couple juicy convoys in there according to Intelligence (SH3 Gen). I am using G7es. Does anyone know how deep it is? Rob

03-25-07, 07:47 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,501 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If you get past the possible mines and subnets you'll probably find there will be no convoy there Rob....more likelihood is that all you'll find is harbour traffic....in Nov 44 I personally wouldn't be raiding any harbours but more likely 'stalking' the approaches __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-25-07, 10:15 AM	#3
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Iceland is a fairly easy harbour with respect to other ones. You will find a couple of Tankers and a Dido of the Royal Navy there. Be careful though as it is quite shallow and the 3-4 Armed Trawlers can be dangerous. Good Luck __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

03-25-07, 01:58 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,501 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Thanks BB....I rest my case __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-25-07, 04:46 PM	#6
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the info BBW Last time I went to Iceland and raided the harbour was in GWX 1.00 in 1941-42. I'm too scare to go in 1944 __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

03-25-07, 05:01 PM	#7
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	No worries guys Just one of the many tweaks that needed doing __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

03-26-07, 03:01 AM	#9
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Rob, It's scary in Reykjavik. long shallow approaches which are well patrolled and they have an airbase. I've tried a few times to get in there and only succeeded in getting away with it pre 1942. I haven't been bothered going back later than '43 cos I keep getting my butt kicked in there.

03-26-07, 03:57 AM	#10
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	In 1944, I would go near enemy harbours as they are heavily patrolled, and a Trawler/corvette are very deadly in shallow waters as soon they smell you. I wouldnt be bothered to go to iceland later war, stick around in deep waters and stay safe. __________________

03-28-07, 08:40 AM	#11
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I managed to make it into Reykjavik harbour in October '40 on my one and only harbour raid ever. Something I normaly never bother with, and won't again. Even then it was hard enough, five destroyers guarding the port. Depth was about 40-something metres further out going down to 1 mtere under the keel at periscope depth at the harbour entrance. A dido class, an auxilury cruiser, a large cargo. In the period you mention, I wouldn't even dare try. But, 'do you feel lucky punk'. Auxilury cruiser, Reykjavik. http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/791/auxiluryreykjavikzz5.png __________________ 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) Last edited by 3Jane; 03-29-07 at 02:46 AM.

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