Some Newbie Stuff

scudder · 10-11-11, 01:06 AM

Ok, just finished my first patrol (sank 0 TONS of shipping, but anyway...) and noticed 2 things: 1) On the IIA the men at the helm have depth dials, rudder position dials, engine RPM dials, and water level/bow angle indicators in clear view from where they're sitting. What I don't see is a compass! Kind of difficult to follow heading orders without one, no? Of course, there's probably something I don't know, so feel free to educate me. 2) Most of the water between Wilhelmshaven and the Eastern coast of England seems awfully shallow. Again, I know nothing about the actual seabed out there IRL, but just curious if this was accurate. Seems like in SH2 it was a lot easier to find deep, deep water.

10-11-11, 01:06 AM	#1
scudder Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Western MA Posts: 43 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 2	Some Newbie Stuff Ok, just finished my first patrol (sank 0 TONS of shipping, but anyway...) and noticed 2 things: 1) On the IIA the men at the helm have depth dials, rudder position dials, engine RPM dials, and water level/bow angle indicators in clear view from where they're sitting. What I don't see is a compass! Kind of difficult to follow heading orders without one, no? Of course, there's probably something I don't know, so feel free to educate me. 2) Most of the water between Wilhelmshaven and the Eastern coast of England seems awfully shallow. Again, I know nothing about the actual seabed out there IRL, but just curious if this was accurate. Seems like in SH2 it was a lot easier to find deep, deep water.