GWX 3.0 & WaW & SH3 Commander R3.2 & U-657

Venatore · 11-12-09, 10:52 PM

Combine;
1. GWX 3.0
2. WaW http://wolvesatwar.com/
3. SHIII Commander R3.2
4. U-657.

U-657 a Type-VIIC departed on her second war patrol from Brest at 20:30hrs on the 22-May-42. Her mission; patrol the waters North of England as part of the I. Unterseebootsgruppe, operating in conjunction with U-206. U-657 would use AM33 as the center for her area of operations. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz’s intent was to hunt within boundaries, the single merchant route running from Reykjavik to Loch Ewe.

On the 24-May-42, U-657 reported bad weather & was unable to provide BDU with accurate grid positions. Several crew member sustained minor injuries during the two week storm. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that recharging the diesel motors was extremely difficulty & dangerous, ordering the watch crews to wear their respective safety harnesses. Large swells forced U-657 down for the majority of the first two weeks of her patrol. On the 01-Jun-42, U-657 reported in, she had no visual or acoustic contacts since departing Brest.

On the 03-Jun-42, whilst navigating through fog U-657 reported she had been ambushed on the surface by a Black Swan Class Sloop at medium range. With three high explosive rounds screaming over the top of the Conning Tower U-657 immediately submerged; Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that the eerie Aztec sound confirmed U-657 had been well and truly compromised. U-657 commenced immediate evasion tactics deploying one bold canister as she descended to a depth of 45m. KDB sweeps confirmed that U-657 had miraculously merged with a large British convoy & without knowing it U-657 had successfully breached the escort screen. Whilst scanning the convoy for targets U-657 position was again compromised by a British River Class escort. U-657 position was triangulated & soon became apparent that her position was becoming rapidly untenable.

U-657 became decisively engaged with the escort threat. U-657 fired one torpedo close range, fatally hitting the Flower Class sinking her with in seconds. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that all hands were lost. With the immediate threat gone U-657 continued stalking within the convoy. Minutes later U-657 fired three torpedo’s destroying a Large British Empire-Type Freighter with an approximate tonnage of 7.933T. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that this vessel was transporting war stock in the form of military soft skinned vehicles. U-657 was soon located again by three additional escorts; U-657 broke contact & commenced evasion tactics descending to 155m, silent running, at 1 knot. During her descent U-657 received depth charge patterns inflicting minor damage to her port & starboard propeller shafts. U-657 remained hidden for the remainder of that day. Late in the afternoon U-657 surfaced & sent a situation report, shortly after BDU replied with orders for U-657 to regain contact with the same convoy.

At 20.50hrs that evening U-657 reported saying she was breaking off the convoy pursuit as the risk was too great, the convoy had reached shallow waters & the safety of allied air screen.

At 08.31hrs 04-Jun-42, U-657 reported she had visual (long range) of a hospital ship displaying red-cross flags & lights. U-657 submerged & remained undetected throughout the merge. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that there were no escorts or additional vessels accompanying the hospital ship.

At 06.20hrs on the 24-Jun-42, U-657 reported, she had identified one River Class Frigate patrolling North/East of her position. U-657 submerged & remained undetected so as to stay on station in her area of operations.

At 11.58hrs on the 29-Jun-42, U-657 reported confirmed visual of two British cargo vessels in trail formation & were without escorts. U-657 submerged shortly after transmitting as she started to receive small arms effective fire from both vessels. At 13.45hrs, U-657 reported she had sunk one Granville-Type Freighter with an approximate tonnage of 4.709T & one Coastal Freighter with an approximate tonnage of 1.873T. U-657 transmitted she would move closer to the wreckage of the Coastal Freighter as they had visual of three life-rafts containing survivors, U-657 intent was to interrogate the survivors for additional intelligence.

At 14.58hrs U-657 sent an urgent message. Whilst situated close to the slow sinking Coastal Freighter & conducting interrogation of merchant crews, U-657 was engulfed by an enormous explosion which came from the sinking vessel. Three crew members of U-657 standing on deck as over-watch near the 8.8cm C35 deck gun were killed instantly. They were Stabsoberbootsmann Gustav Flisters, Matrosengefrieter Horst Zimmermann & Matrosenobergefrieter Otto Stasche. Standing in the Conning Tower was the old man Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz & First-Watch-Officer Heinz Dannewitz. Both men were blown out of the Conning Tower with Gollnitz landing in the water near the left ballast tank, sustaining shrapnel wounds to his upper-body & face, he was extremely shaken but was able to continue in a restricted capacity. The First-Watch-Officer landed on the lower AAA Winter-Garden sustaining shrapnel wounds to his body & receiving a broken right arm on impact, he too was shaken by the ordeal but remained bed ridden for the remainder of the patrol . U-657 received multiply compartment damages both external & internal with the most severe being the forward trim tank, forward torpedo compensating tank & bow diving tank.

U-657 informed BDU that Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz’s combat assessment was that U-657 was unable to continue sustained operations & would return to Brest immediately. U-657 traveled on the surface for the remainder of that day. At dusk U-657 with all crew on deck commenced sea burials for the three crew members KIA. (Right-click on dead crew member & it will ask you to conduct sea burial).

At 07.08hrs 03-Jul-42, U-657 arrived at Brest to an empty docking bay displaying four tonnage pennants. The only people present were medical staff & grieving relatives of our three crew members who perished and finally the senior officers of the 1. Unterseebootsflottille. U-657 had been at sea for 43 days.

This patrol was just completed by me and I have just updated my KTB over at WaW. I'm now awaiting orders/upgrades/etc from my chain of command.

Pohl · 11-12-09, 11:23 PM

I've always wanted to try RP but usually the games that allow this are MMO's set in Fantasy world...also I've wanted to try Vampire The Requiem but I think you require to have the people you are RPing with in the same room (like old D&D)..also is the site & people really active? just saw forums and last post is around July 09

Venatore · 11-12-09, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pohl

also is the site & people really active? just saw forums and last post is around July 09

Very active site, I don't know where you were looking but; it's active as hell over there.

Pohl · 11-12-09, 11:58 PM

Prospective Recruits is the thread I saw ( I know I have to register to be able to see the entire forums), anyway I'll register ASAP :P I'm sure this will give SH3 a different taste

Venatore · 11-13-09, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pohl

Prospective Recruits is the thread I saw ( I know I have to register to be able to see the entire forums), anyway I'll register ASAP :P I'm sure this will give SH3 a different taste

Any drama's just PM me

Abd_von_Mumit · 11-13-09, 04:38 AM

Confirmed it's active. I anjoy it a lot, joined just a few days ago. And actually I also already learned a few things I didn't know before, even though I have played SH3 for 3 years now.

Draka · 11-13-09, 05:45 AM

Confirmed active as well. Just joined, commissioned first Uboot (U442) and en route from builder/commissioning site (Konigsberg) to my base - 7.Flottille in St Nazaire. Writing KTBs, radio messages, et al according to real protocols - whale of a lot of fun!

Kapitanleutnant Wolfgang Eickstedt

Pohl · 11-13-09, 11:40 AM

Completed Training last night, indeed site is active, but if you don't register and take a quick glance at forums you'll see some parts that are innactive.

Brasi · 11-13-09, 02:03 PM

Being a newbie who hasn't even started a first patrol yet, what am I missing? Is there a website that acts as Bdu? So far I have GWX3.0, SH3 commander, resolution fix mod, and most likely will download one of fubars Type 7 skins, but that should be all.

Any link to a website, and what mod requirements would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Brasi

Edit: D'oh! Nevermind I found the WAW website. Wiil be digging in tonight!

melnibonian · 11-13-09, 04:12 PM

Everyone is more than welcome on WaW.

If you guys need any help just give me a shout

Jimbuna · 11-13-09, 05:45 PM

Next installation....and I'm in

HW3 · 11-14-09, 01:28 AM

I've been in since WAW II, having a great time.

melnibonian · 11-14-09, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Next installation....and I'm in

That's great news Jim. Can't wait to see you in the open seas. If you need any help please let me know

Jimbuna · 11-14-09, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melnibonian

That's great news Jim. Can't wait to see you in the open seas. If you need any help please let me know

Rgr that mate

Pohl · 11-14-09, 03:42 PM

Just finished Patrol 12, now until Friday 20 for next debriefing on Patrol 13, can't wait to see what our orders will be :P

BTW sunk 12000 GRT in my first patrol...not bad at all I guess

11-12-09, 10:52 PM	#1
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	GWX 3.0 & WaW & SH3 Commander R3.2 & U-657 Combine; 1. GWX 3.0 2. WaW http://wolvesatwar.com/ 3. SHIII Commander R3.2 4. U-657. U-657 a Type-VIIC departed on her second war patrol from Brest at 20:30hrs on the 22-May-42. Her mission; patrol the waters North of England as part of the I. Unterseebootsgruppe, operating in conjunction with U-206. U-657 would use AM33 as the center for her area of operations. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz’s intent was to hunt within boundaries, the single merchant route running from Reykjavik to Loch Ewe. On the 24-May-42, U-657 reported bad weather & was unable to provide BDU with accurate grid positions. Several crew member sustained minor injuries during the two week storm. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that recharging the diesel motors was extremely difficulty & dangerous, ordering the watch crews to wear their respective safety harnesses. Large swells forced U-657 down for the majority of the first two weeks of her patrol. On the 01-Jun-42, U-657 reported in, she had no visual or acoustic contacts since departing Brest. On the 03-Jun-42, whilst navigating through fog U-657 reported she had been ambushed on the surface by a Black Swan Class Sloop at medium range. With three high explosive rounds screaming over the top of the Conning Tower U-657 immediately submerged; Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that the eerie Aztec sound confirmed U-657 had been well and truly compromised. U-657 commenced immediate evasion tactics deploying one bold canister as she descended to a depth of 45m. KDB sweeps confirmed that U-657 had miraculously merged with a large British convoy & without knowing it U-657 had successfully breached the escort screen. Whilst scanning the convoy for targets U-657 position was again compromised by a British River Class escort. U-657 position was triangulated & soon became apparent that her position was becoming rapidly untenable. U-657 became decisively engaged with the escort threat. U-657 fired one torpedo close range, fatally hitting the Flower Class sinking her with in seconds. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that all hands were lost. With the immediate threat gone U-657 continued stalking within the convoy. Minutes later U-657 fired three torpedo’s destroying a Large British Empire-Type Freighter with an approximate tonnage of 7.933T. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that this vessel was transporting war stock in the form of military soft skinned vehicles. U-657 was soon located again by three additional escorts; U-657 broke contact & commenced evasion tactics descending to 155m, silent running, at 1 knot. During her descent U-657 received depth charge patterns inflicting minor damage to her port & starboard propeller shafts. U-657 remained hidden for the remainder of that day. Late in the afternoon U-657 surfaced & sent a situation report, shortly after BDU replied with orders for U-657 to regain contact with the same convoy. At 20.50hrs that evening U-657 reported saying she was breaking off the convoy pursuit as the risk was too great, the convoy had reached shallow waters & the safety of allied air screen. At 08.31hrs 04-Jun-42, U-657 reported she had visual (long range) of a hospital ship displaying red-cross flags & lights. U-657 submerged & remained undetected throughout the merge. Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz noted in his war log that there were no escorts or additional vessels accompanying the hospital ship. At 06.20hrs on the 24-Jun-42, U-657 reported, she had identified one River Class Frigate patrolling North/East of her position. U-657 submerged & remained undetected so as to stay on station in her area of operations. At 11.58hrs on the 29-Jun-42, U-657 reported confirmed visual of two British cargo vessels in trail formation & were without escorts. U-657 submerged shortly after transmitting as she started to receive small arms effective fire from both vessels. At 13.45hrs, U-657 reported she had sunk one Granville-Type Freighter with an approximate tonnage of 4.709T & one Coastal Freighter with an approximate tonnage of 1.873T. U-657 transmitted she would move closer to the wreckage of the Coastal Freighter as they had visual of three life-rafts containing survivors, U-657 intent was to interrogate the survivors for additional intelligence. At 14.58hrs U-657 sent an urgent message. Whilst situated close to the slow sinking Coastal Freighter & conducting interrogation of merchant crews, U-657 was engulfed by an enormous explosion which came from the sinking vessel. Three crew members of U-657 standing on deck as over-watch near the 8.8cm C35 deck gun were killed instantly. They were Stabsoberbootsmann Gustav Flisters, Matrosengefrieter Horst Zimmermann & Matrosenobergefrieter Otto Stasche. Standing in the Conning Tower was the old man Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz & First-Watch-Officer Heinz Dannewitz. Both men were blown out of the Conning Tower with Gollnitz landing in the water near the left ballast tank, sustaining shrapnel wounds to his upper-body & face, he was extremely shaken but was able to continue in a restricted capacity. The First-Watch-Officer landed on the lower AAA Winter-Garden sustaining shrapnel wounds to his body & receiving a broken right arm on impact, he too was shaken by the ordeal but remained bed ridden for the remainder of the patrol . U-657 received multiply compartment damages both external & internal with the most severe being the forward trim tank, forward torpedo compensating tank & bow diving tank. U-657 informed BDU that Oberleutnant-zur-see Heinrich Gollnitz’s combat assessment was that U-657 was unable to continue sustained operations & would return to Brest immediately. U-657 traveled on the surface for the remainder of that day. At dusk U-657 with all crew on deck commenced sea burials for the three crew members KIA. (Right-click on dead crew member & it will ask you to conduct sea burial). At 07.08hrs 03-Jul-42, U-657 arrived at Brest to an empty docking bay displaying four tonnage pennants. The only people present were medical staff & grieving relatives of our three crew members who perished and finally the senior officers of the 1. Unterseebootsflottille. U-657 had been at sea for 43 days. This patrol was just completed by me and I have just updated my KTB over at WaW. I'm now awaiting orders/upgrades/etc from my chain of command. Last edited by Venatore; 11-13-09 at 06:01 PM.

11-12-09, 11:23 PM	#2
Pohl Sparky Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 157 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	I've always wanted to try RP but usually the games that allow this are MMO's set in Fantasy world...also I've wanted to try Vampire The Requiem but I think you require to have the people you are RPing with in the same room (like old D&D)..also is the site & people really active? just saw forums and last post is around July 09 __________________ Current Careers: U-177 Type IXD2, 10th Flotilla March 13, 1943 U-3502 Type XXI, 7th/13th Flotilla April 14, 1942 100% realism, GWX 3.0, SH3 Commander 3.2

11-12-09, 11:58 PM	#4
Pohl Sparky Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 157 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Prospective Recruits is the thread I saw ( I know I have to register to be able to see the entire forums), anyway I'll register ASAP :P I'm sure this will give SH3 a different taste __________________ Current Careers: U-177 Type IXD2, 10th Flotilla March 13, 1943 U-3502 Type XXI, 7th/13th Flotilla April 14, 1942 100% realism, GWX 3.0, SH3 Commander 3.2

11-13-09, 04:38 AM	#6
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	Confirmed it's active. I anjoy it a lot, joined just a few days ago. And actually I also already learned a few things I didn't know before, even though I have played SH3 for 3 years now. __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

11-13-09, 11:40 AM	#8
Pohl Sparky Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 157 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Completed Training last night, indeed site is active, but if you don't register and take a quick glance at forums you'll see some parts that are innactive. __________________ Current Careers: U-177 Type IXD2, 10th Flotilla March 13, 1943 U-3502 Type XXI, 7th/13th Flotilla April 14, 1942 100% realism, GWX 3.0, SH3 Commander 3.2

11-13-09, 05:45 AM	#7
Draka Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 256 Downloads: 322 Uploads: 0	Confirmed active as well. Just joined, commissioned first Uboot (U442) and en route from builder/commissioning site (Konigsberg) to my base - 7.Flottille in St Nazaire. Writing KTBs, radio messages, et al according to real protocols - whale of a lot of fun! Kapitanleutnant Wolfgang Eickstedt

11-13-09, 02:03 PM	#9
Brasi Watch Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 22 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Being a newbie who hasn't even started a first patrol yet, what am I missing? Is there a website that acts as Bdu? So far I have GWX3.0, SH3 commander, resolution fix mod, and most likely will download one of fubars Type 7 skins, but that should be all. Any link to a website, and what mod requirements would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Brasi Edit: D'oh! Nevermind I found the WAW website. Wiil be digging in tonight!

11-13-09, 04:12 PM	#10
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Everyone is more than welcome on WaW. If you guys need any help just give me a shout __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

11-13-09, 05:45 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Next installation....and I'm in __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-14-09, 01:28 AM	#12
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	I've been in since WAW II, having a great time. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

11-14-09, 03:42 PM	#15
Pohl Sparky Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 157 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Just finished Patrol 12, now until Friday 20 for next debriefing on Patrol 13, can't wait to see what our orders will be :P BTW sunk 12000 GRT in my first patrol...not bad at all I guess __________________ Current Careers: U-177 Type IXD2, 10th Flotilla March 13, 1943 U-3502 Type XXI, 7th/13th Flotilla April 14, 1942 100% realism, GWX 3.0, SH3 Commander 3.2