Islands ?

G2B · 10-10-09, 01:03 AM

There's a post about watching out for land when in TC, I thought that was rather odd, How could one hit land with all the water around

I found out the hard way while patrolling the Karimata Straights.

Cruising along in shallow water at 20 knots under a moonless night TC set at 16. Then the crashing and breaking and screaming starts. We have this broke that broke bodies strewn everywhere. What the heck hit us???? No reports of enemy ships, maybe a mine or enemy sub. Run to the bridge and behold a moving Island hit us.

Seems when I plotted my search pattern I did not have the map zoomed in enough to see the friggin fly speck right in my path

I think I may have been Posthumously Court Martialed for that one.

So my question is has anyone else hit a moving Island or Continent? or do I get the Homer "DOH" award?

magic452 · 10-10-09, 01:48 AM

You are not alone by any means. It took me two "moving islands" to learn.

I would say that most skippers here have done it at least once.

Magic

joeljansson · 10-10-09, 02:05 AM

well i take the Dóh prize i got suroended (bad spelling on an early day) by four moving islands

Torplexed · 10-10-09, 02:17 AM

Island? What island? I thought that was a crumb on the chart from the muffin I was eating.

Everyone has done it multiple times. The whole Southwest Pacific is like a minefield in that respect.

ETR3(SS) · 10-10-09, 08:22 AM

As consolation, we give you the Nobel Peace Prize!

Dowly · 10-10-09, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

As consolation, we give you the Nobel Peace Prize!

BlueFlames · 10-10-09, 09:20 AM

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Cruising along in shallow water at 20 knots under a moonless night TC set at 16. Then the crashing and breaking and screaming starts. ... Run to the bridge and behold a moving Island hit us.

If you manage to free yourself and get back to port, remember to keep your story straight. You were stationary. The island was silently flying along at twenty knots.

...

On second thought, maybe the Admiral wouldn't care much to be lectured about relative motion....

G2B · 10-10-09, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

As consolation, we give you the Nobel Peace Prize!

I think there going to want the money to replace the Spearfish

I feel better knowing I'm not the only one trying to evade the dreaded Moving Islands

One last thing. What Admiral sends a submarine to patrol an area with an average depth of 60 feet

"I sure hope that's a flock of birds coming our way if not were ********* Sir." or "Quick hide behind that Island and we can jump that Task Force when they come around the bend."

SteamWake · 10-10-09, 08:58 PM

Never hit a moving Island... that much I can say for sure.

Now islands that dont move...

I'm also fond of occasionally bouncing off the sea floor for a little supprise damage.

Akula4745 · 10-11-09, 01:15 AM

I guess in that way I am still a noob... never had the pleasure of running into the beach... maybe it was the ex-captain in me... but I noticed early on if you didn't zoom in close to the chart it was inaccurate from a wide view.

I usually do long course tracks in open water and then zoom in close for nav in and amongst coastal areas.

Col. Caldwell · 10-11-09, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Akula4745

I guess in that way I am still a noob... never had the pleasure of running into the beach... maybe it was the ex-captain in me... but I noticed early on if you didn't zoom in close to the chart it was inaccurate from a wide view.

I usually do long course tracks in open water and then zoom in close for nav in and amongst coastal areas.

I do the same and I haven't hit an island.

Paulowanclift · 10-12-09, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Island? What island? I thought that was a crumb on the chart from the muffin I was eating.

Sounds like the pot noodle dead pixel.

SteamWake · 10-12-09, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Akula4745

I guess in that way I am still a noob... never had the pleasure of running into the beach... maybe it was the ex-captain in me... but I noticed early on if you didn't zoom in close to the chart it was inaccurate from a wide view.

I usually do long course tracks in open water and then zoom in close for nav in and amongst coastal areas.

Theres a couple spits of sand out in the middle of nowhere that are easy to overlook when plotting the longer legs. If you play long enough odds are sooner or later you will find one.

Sailor Steve · 10-12-09, 05:50 PM

Maybe SH5 needs a "LAND HO!" function.

Akula4745 · 10-12-09, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Theres a couple spits of sand out in the middle of nowhere that are easy to overlook when plotting the longer legs. If you play long enough odds are sooner or later you will find one.

Oh sure... wish for me doom and destruction! LOL We will see I suppose...

10-10-09, 01:03 AM	#1
G2B XO Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guam, I think Posts: 420 Downloads: 80 Uploads: 0	Islands ? There's a post about watching out for land when in TC, I thought that was rather odd, How could one hit land with all the water around I found out the hard way while patrolling the Karimata Straights. Cruising along in shallow water at 20 knots under a moonless night TC set at 16. Then the crashing and breaking and screaming starts. We have this broke that broke bodies strewn everywhere. What the heck hit us???? No reports of enemy ships, maybe a mine or enemy sub. Run to the bridge and behold a moving Island hit us. Seems when I plotted my search pattern I did not have the map zoomed in enough to see the friggin fly speck right in my path I think I may have been Posthumously Court Martialed for that one. So my question is has anyone else hit a moving Island or Continent? or do I get the Homer "DOH" award? __________________

10-10-09, 01:48 AM	#2
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	You are not alone by any means. It took me two "moving islands" to learn. I would say that most skippers here have done it at least once. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

10-10-09, 02:05 AM	#3
joeljansson Sparky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: in front of the screen in sweden Posts: 158 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	well i take the Dóh prize i got suroended (bad spelling on an early day) by four moving islands __________________

10-10-09, 08:22 AM	#5
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	As consolation, we give you the Nobel Peace Prize! __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

10-10-09, 08:58 PM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Never hit a moving Island... that much I can say for sure. Now islands that dont move... I'm also fond of occasionally bouncing off the sea floor for a little supprise damage. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-10-09, 02:17 AM	#4
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Island? What island? I thought that was a crumb on the chart from the muffin I was eating. Everyone has done it multiple times. The whole Southwest Pacific is like a minefield in that respect.

10-11-09, 01:15 AM	#10
Akula4745 Convicted Ship Killer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just out of sight... plotting your course and speed Posts: 846 Downloads: 371 Uploads: 1	I guess in that way I am still a noob... never had the pleasure of running into the beach... maybe it was the ex-captain in me... but I noticed early on if you didn't zoom in close to the chart it was inaccurate from a wide view. I usually do long course tracks in open water and then zoom in close for nav in and amongst coastal areas. __________________ Akula4745 "If you sit by the river long enough... the body of your enemy will float by -- SunTzu"

10-12-09, 05:50 PM	#14
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Maybe SH5 needs a "LAND HO!" function. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo