Circular mark for convoy

conus00 · 08-15-09, 07:33 PM

This is the first time I have seen a convoy marked like this?
On patrol at May 1941 Rockall Banks area.
What does it mean?

I know that convoys are marked with square, task forces are diamonds.
Single ships are square for merchants, diamonds for warships and circles for submarines.

But circle marked convoy?
Hmmm....

Hanomag · 08-15-09, 07:36 PM

The convoy is actively being shadowed or engaged by AI U-boat..

IIRC..I hope..

conus00 · 08-15-09, 07:53 PM

You know, that actually makes good sense because when I approached the convoy I noticed at least one ship on fire but still afloat...

Hanomag · 08-15-09, 08:26 PM

To tell ya the truth I stay away from convoys that have been harrased by the AI subs. Because they are so spooked and skittish the zig zag is alll over the ocean. Its like a drunk walking down a small hallway. :rotfl:

Jimbuna · 08-16-09, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanomag

The convoy is actively being shadowed or engaged by AI U-boat..

IIRC..I hope..

Very close

The shape is denoted by the lead vessel in the formation, in this case a submarine.

If the AI sub had been attacking from the rear and the lead vessel had been a merchant, you would have seen the usual shape.

Melonfish · 08-16-09, 06:46 AM

i've seen a few subs trailing convoys and getting pounded by the DD's (better him then me man.)
i'd love to see a convoy led by a sub, what a kill that would be!

mookiemookie · 08-16-09, 07:04 AM

In my current career, I came across one of those convoys. I thought it would be cool to see an AI sub so I plotted an intercept course.

I reach the intercept point, and head under to listen on hydrophones.

Chirping? What the?

Dolphins! It was a convoy of dolphins that turned up as a contact on my map!

Hanomag · 08-16-09, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

In my current career, I came across one of those convoys. I thought it would be cool to see an AI sub so I plotted an intercept course.

I reach the intercept point, and head under to listen on hydrophones.

Chirping? What the?

Dolphins! It was a convoy of dolphins that turned up as a contact on my map!

LOL

Jimbuna · 08-16-09, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

In my current career, I came across one of those convoys. I thought it would be cool to see an AI sub so I plotted an intercept course.

I reach the intercept point, and head under to listen on hydrophones.

Chirping? What the?

Dolphins! It was a convoy of dolphins that turned up as a contact on my map!

You have to listen real close with an expensive set of headphones and the latest hydrophone upgrade.....but if you really concentrate you might be lucky enough to hear a shrimp fart.

Bent Periscope · 08-17-09, 10:33 AM

We hear plenty of that on Bean Night which is just about any nigt. Hopefully the DDs don't pick it when someone lets one rip and we're Running Silent.

08-15-09, 07:33 PM	#1
conus00 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: DB85 Posts: 804 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	Circular mark for convoy This is the first time I have seen a convoy marked like this? On patrol at May 1941 Rockall Banks area. What does it mean? I know that convoys are marked with square, task forces are diamonds. Single ships are square for merchants, diamonds for warships and circles for submarines. But circle marked convoy? Hmmm.... __________________

08-15-09, 07:36 PM	#2
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	The convoy is actively being shadowed or engaged by AI U-boat.. IIRC..I hope.. __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

08-15-09, 07:53 PM	#3
conus00 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: DB85 Posts: 804 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	You know, that actually makes good sense because when I approached the convoy I noticed at least one ship on fire but still afloat... __________________

08-15-09, 08:26 PM	#4
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	To tell ya the truth I stay away from convoys that have been harrased by the AI subs. Because they are so spooked and skittish the zig zag is alll over the ocean. Its like a drunk walking down a small hallway. :rotfl: __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

08-16-09, 07:04 AM	#7
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	In my current career, I came across one of those convoys. I thought it would be cool to see an AI sub so I plotted an intercept course. I reach the intercept point, and head under to listen on hydrophones. Chirping? What the? Dolphins! It was a convoy of dolphins that turned up as a contact on my map! __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

08-16-09, 06:46 AM	#6
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	i've seen a few subs trailing convoys and getting pounded by the DD's (better him then me man.) i'd love to see a convoy led by a sub, what a kill that would be!

08-17-09, 10:33 AM	#10
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	We hear plenty of that on Bean Night which is just about any nigt. Hopefully the DDs don't pick it when someone lets one rip and we're Running Silent.