ONI guide

dean_acheson · 03-07-07, 06:37 PM

I am not affiliated to this site, but thought that some of you might want to pick this up....

http://www.history-on-cdrom.com/id132.htm

Donner · 03-07-07, 08:32 PM

I bought this a couple weeks ago.

It's an invaluable resource if you are a researcher or interested in all aspects of the US submarine war.

I learned something in the first five minutes of reading this cd. Each subamrine had special protractors supplied to help determine the angle on the bow. I don't recall ever reading this in any of the 150 books I have on submarine warfare. Below is the page from ONI-208J with this information...

Captain Krunch · 03-07-07, 11:53 PM

Yes, I've purchased a number of these CDs as well. They're a bit pricy, if you ask me, but this is the only place to get them. If you want data on the Japanese military vessels, make sure you get ONI 41-42; this is the one that shows various angle on the bow images for battleships, carriers, etc.

iambecomelife · 03-08-07, 01:46 AM

Nice. I actually like to admire all the different merchantmen you see in guidebooks like this one - IMO they are much more interesting than late 20th - 21st Century ships. Profile drawings were a MAJOR help to me when I was adding vessels for the Merchant Fleet Mod.

flintlock · 03-08-07, 01:49 AM

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Donner · 03-08-07, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Krunch

Yes, I've purchased a number of these CDs as well. They're a bit pricy, if you ask me, but this is the only place to get them. If you want data on the Japanese military vessels, make sure you get ONI 41-42; this is the one that shows various angle on the bow images for battleships, carriers, etc.

I thought they were pricey too until I got a look at the price of the SCE.

ONI 41-42 was reprinted by the US Naval Institute Press in 1987 as Japanese Naval Vessels of World War 2: As Seen by US Naval Intelligence ISBN: 0870213148. Used copies can be found fairly easily...and cheaply...on Amazon and Abebooks.com.

In fact, this reprint contains the following four recognition manuals: ONI-41-42I Index to All Japanese Naval Vessels; ONI 41-42 Japanese Naval Vessels; ONI 220J Japanese Submarines; and ONI 225J Japanese Landing Operations and Equipment.

Captain Krunch · 03-08-07, 11:17 AM

Thanks for the tip on the book, Donner!

dean_acheson · 03-08-07, 03:38 PM

Wish I would have known that before I ordered the CD.

Now I have both.

This seems like a must have for anybody half serious about this sim....

Crosseye76 · 03-09-07, 02:53 AM

Very nice !

dean_acheson · 03-15-07, 10:33 AM

The book came today, it is bloody awesome....

Is there a merchant vessel equivalent?

Donner · 03-15-07, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean_acheson

The book came today, it is bloody awesome....

Is there a merchant vessel equivalent?

I am not aware of such a book...and I have spent 18 years looking for one!

History-on-CD is the only option at this point.

stuntcow · 03-15-07, 01:13 PM

I ordered my copy of the book.

down and out · 03-15-07, 02:56 PM

Yeah I have 208 and 222
some great info in there

03-07-07, 06:37 PM	#1
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	ONI guide I am not affiliated to this site, but thought that some of you might want to pick this up.... http://www.history-on-cdrom.com/id132.htm

03-07-07, 08:32 PM	#2
Donner Officer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On patrol... Posts: 244 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	I bought this a couple weeks ago. It's an invaluable resource if you are a researcher or interested in all aspects of the US submarine war. I learned something in the first five minutes of reading this cd. Each subamrine had special protractors supplied to help determine the angle on the bow. I don't recall ever reading this in any of the 150 books I have on submarine warfare. Below is the page from ONI-208J with this information... __________________ "Sink 'Em All!"- Uncle Charlie....."Angriff, Ran, Versenken!"- Onkel Karl

03-08-07, 01:46 AM	#4
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Nice. I actually like to admire all the different merchantmen you see in guidebooks like this one - IMO they are much more interesting than late 20th - 21st Century ships. Profile drawings were a MAJOR help to me when I was adding vessels for the Merchant Fleet Mod. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

03-08-07, 01:49 AM	#5
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	/deleted Last edited by flintlock; 07-16-07 at 11:11 AM.

03-09-07, 02:53 AM	#9
Crosseye76 Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 258 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice ! __________________ There are only two kinds of ships. Submarines and Targets.

03-07-07, 11:53 PM	#3
Captain Krunch Mate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 58 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Yes, I've purchased a number of these CDs as well. They're a bit pricy, if you ask me, but this is the only place to get them. If you want data on the Japanese military vessels, make sure you get ONI 41-42; this is the one that shows various angle on the bow images for battleships, carriers, etc.

03-08-07, 11:17 AM	#7
Captain Krunch Mate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 58 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tip on the book, Donner!

03-08-07, 03:38 PM	#8
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Wish I would have known that before I ordered the CD. Now I have both. This seems like a must have for anybody half serious about this sim....

03-15-07, 10:33 AM	#10
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	The book came today, it is bloody awesome.... Is there a merchant vessel equivalent?

03-15-07, 01:13 PM	#12
stuntcow Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 113 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I ordered my copy of the book. __________________ U.S.S. Harder "Hit'em Harder" "How long can you tread water?"

03-15-07, 02:56 PM	#13
down and out Sparky Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 150 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah I have 208 and 222 some great info in there