A tense patrol...

Erwin Schulz · 10-04-07, 03:15 PM

Just had an interesting patrol:

It all started when I'd decided i'd had enough of patrolling sectors with barely a fishing boat's worth of sport. "Set course for the Channel Ports!" I'd decided, in my wisdom, to hit the english where it hurt - in their own ports.

Six hours later we reach Plymouth - barely guarded by an elco and a Flower. I managed to sneak close enough to look at the port, but there was nothing worth shooting at.

Onwards to Dover, then! In between the 7 hours it took to crawl along the coast, I was picked up by an Admiralty destroyer. Taking a long shot, I set one eel towards her. It looked like it was going to miss, but then success! It took her propellers out, and took her down as well!

After this I was feeling quite pleased with myself, so I thought when I got to Dover it would be easy! that was until I saw the fifty plus convoy headed my way. This was looking juicy, to say the least! When I realised how many escorts it had, however, I had to (reluctantly) leave the convoy alone. Discretion is the better part of valor, after all.

Finally, Dover! Lots of nice targets there, including four large merchants, three medium tankers and a battleship. I was confident I could take them down, given enough time...

I wouldn't find out... I got spotted by a lightship, and forced to retreat, but not before I bagged another Admiralty. So now I'm 5m from Der Kanal floor, running silent at full speed hoping for either:

a) the Royal Navy to run out of depth charges;

Or

b) that I can make it to Dunkirk in fairly good shape to have another crack at Dover...

Not the most remarkable patrol, I'm sure, but nonetheless an experience I thought i'd share with you

Brag · 10-04-07, 03:54 PM

Interesting, BUT, running silent at full speed? At full speed you advertize your position to all and sundry. Tommy will get you.

Erwin Schulz · 10-04-07, 04:01 PM

Mein Gott! So THAT'S why they've been following me!

I was wondereing how long they were going to continue! I shall now remember to stay slow when silent!

mowgli99 · 10-04-07, 04:05 PM

silence, change of course, and depth changes (not in the canal. barely any water) should shake most single hunters. If there is two then you have it a lot harder.

Kpt, Otto · 10-04-07, 04:06 PM

Attack is the best form of defence in shallow waters around der Kanal. But if you miss we will all be drinking to your memory herr Kaleun!!!

I almost met my doom in similar circumstances just south of Harwich a few weeks ago, close one that!

I wish you luck and good hunting herr Kaleun!

Erwin Schulz · 10-04-07, 04:10 PM

Well, All my tubes are empty, flaks guns are out, and the towers almost had it, I don't want to risk reloading, and last I looked there were 2 Admiralty ships and a Flower up there, so I think i'll stay down as long as I can, but when I come up i'll be fighting!

für den Ruhm der Unterseebootwaffe!

Kpt, Otto · 10-04-07, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erwin Schulz

Well, All my tubes are empty, flaks guns are out, and the towers almost had it, I don't want to risk reloading, and last I looked there were 2 Admiralty ships and a Flower up there, so I think i'll stay down as long as I can, but when I come up i'll be fighting!

für den Ruhm der Unterseebootwaffe!

Silent running is now your only friend! ...Silent slipping away head towards deeper water if you can. What ever happens do not secure from silent running or increase speed as they will hear you and find you. Keep an end on target view if you can this will minimise your signature in the water... only give bursts of engine speed when under attack and depth charges are deployed.

Good luck herr Kaleun!

KeptinCranky · 10-04-07, 04:46 PM

If Der Kanal was a bit too much, might I suggest the Irish sea, it has to have at least twice the depth in most places, oh and good luck

10-04-07, 03:15 PM	#1
Erwin Schulz Watch Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 19 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	A tense patrol... Just had an interesting patrol: It all started when I'd decided i'd had enough of patrolling sectors with barely a fishing boat's worth of sport. "Set course for the Channel Ports!" I'd decided, in my wisdom, to hit the english where it hurt - in their own ports. Six hours later we reach Plymouth - barely guarded by an elco and a Flower. I managed to sneak close enough to look at the port, but there was nothing worth shooting at. Onwards to Dover, then! In between the 7 hours it took to crawl along the coast, I was picked up by an Admiralty destroyer. Taking a long shot, I set one eel towards her. It looked like it was going to miss, but then success! It took her propellers out, and took her down as well! After this I was feeling quite pleased with myself, so I thought when I got to Dover it would be easy! that was until I saw the fifty plus convoy headed my way. This was looking juicy, to say the least! When I realised how many escorts it had, however, I had to (reluctantly) leave the convoy alone. Discretion is the better part of valor, after all. Finally, Dover! Lots of nice targets there, including four large merchants, three medium tankers and a battleship. I was confident I could take them down, given enough time... I wouldn't find out... I got spotted by a lightship, and forced to retreat, but not before I bagged another Admiralty. So now I'm 5m from Der Kanal floor, running silent at full speed hoping for either: a) the Royal Navy to run out of depth charges; Or b) that I can make it to Dunkirk in fairly good shape to have another crack at Dover... Not the most remarkable patrol, I'm sure, but nonetheless an experience I thought i'd share with you __________________

10-04-07, 03:54 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Interesting, BUT, running silent at full speed? At full speed you advertize your position to all and sundry. Tommy will get 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/

10-04-07, 04:01 PM	#3
Erwin Schulz Watch Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 19 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Mein Gott! So THAT'S why they've been following me! I was wondereing how long they were going to continue! I shall now remember to stay slow when silent! __________________

10-04-07, 04:06 PM	#5
Kpt, Otto Planesman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 195 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	der kanal... Attack is the best form of defence in shallow waters around der Kanal. But if you miss we will all be drinking to your memory herr Kaleun!!! I almost met my doom in similar circumstances just south of Harwich a few weeks ago, close one that! I wish you luck and good hunting herr Kaleun! __________________ Kpt, Otto. My War Diary and Website. . . Here. . .!

10-04-07, 04:10 PM	#6
Erwin Schulz Watch Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 19 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Well, All my tubes are empty, flaks guns are out, and the towers almost had it, I don't want to risk reloading, and last I looked there were 2 Admiralty ships and a Flower up there, so I think i'll stay down as long as I can, but when I come up i'll be fighting! für den Ruhm der Unterseebootwaffe! __________________

10-04-07, 04:05 PM	#4
mowgli99 Engineer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 215 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	silence, change of course, and depth changes (not in the canal. barely any water) should shake most single hunters. If there is two then you have it a lot harder.

10-04-07, 04:46 PM	#8
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	If Der Kanal was a bit too much, might I suggest the Irish sea, it has to have at least twice the depth in most places, oh and good luck