New to SH3 - mod questions

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So, the last sub simulator I played was "Silent Service" circa 1987 on the IBM PC jr. I don't miss the floppy disks... Anyway, as my reflexes have slowed I've come full circle away from shooters and stumbled on Youtube videos for UBOAT. While I like the idea I knew I wanted more realism. Steam provided lots of options but the consensus seemed to be SH3 for the mod community and realism. So, here I am.

I noticed real quickly that I could get bogged down in the Mod Soup. I've got GWX Gold installed and running but I was wondering if someone could give me a short (like 5 or 6) list of mods that would enhance graphics, give me a widescreen resolution and just improve overall quality of life?

I also want to confirm that the list(s) posted are the order they should appear in my JSGME (i.e., the "bottom" mod goes first...)

Thanks in advance!