Great hunting in Florida

Frank0001 · 07-09-08, 05:26 PM

I followed the advice today which someone posted here, can't recall his name though. He said there is a great hunting-ground at the Strait of Florida (the wide channel just below Florida).
Thought I'd take a look, see if it's worth it...

....and WOW!

This place is tanker-heaven! All the large tankers pass through here, either unescorted or escorted by a larger tanker

I just passed some bad weather, which further increases the fun. Now it's just one hit on the stern and let the waves do the rest

So far I've bagged 106k tons, with 10 more torps to spend. I can advice every depressed person to spend a few weeks here. You'll feel better instantly after seeing the rediculous amount of tankers passing through here!

I've been here for 3 weeks now, and so far encountered just 1 Catalina (which missed) and 1 torpedo boat.
Most tankers I saw had few defensive armamant, so come 'on over!

EDIT: It was Predavolk who suggested it. Here's the link:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...highlight=Balz

Brag · 07-09-08, 05:58 PM

Everyone needs a Florida vacation with plenty of suntan OIL!

predavolk · 07-09-08, 10:48 PM

My IXB and I are back off the African coast, but I'm happy to hear you've been able to share in the GLORIOUS hunting off Florida! It looks like you're also going to smash my total of ~110K if you have another ten torps left!

If you're bored next, try the North entrance to Trinidad. I found it to be even thicker with tankers, although more heavily patrolled. And you will repeatedly have to resist the urge to sink stupid Venezualen tankers who sail around in those convoys of tankers guarded by bigger tankers.

Go4It · 07-10-08, 12:21 AM

Here's another sweet spot in the carib, ED44 > 46 nothern half of grid. I also came accross a convoy of ALL tankers, but HEAVILY guarded. 1943.

mcf1 · 07-10-08, 03:37 AM

That is great news
I'm close to the carribbean right now, so it's time to tell the crew that we're going on hunting vacations in Florida, they're gonna love it.
Thanks

Penelope_Grey · 07-10-08, 03:40 AM

Looks like I need to trade my VIIC in for a IXC and away to go.

Frank0001 · 07-10-08, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by predavolk

My IXB and I are back off the African coast, but I'm happy to hear you've been able to share in the GLORIOUS hunting off Florida! It looks like you're also going to smash my total of ~110K if you have another ten torps left!

I had some bad weather, so I had to use the sonarman alot! Needless to say, I missed a few eels, but the total wasn't bad, thank you again for the tip

Of the 15 merchants sunk, practically ALL were tankers

papa_smurf · 07-10-08, 10:48 AM

As soon as i've completed my patrol to New York coast, I'll be taking U-501 down to Florida for a hunting vacation.

UnderseaLcpl · 07-10-08, 11:05 AM

I said it before and I'll say it again.

Why go all the way to America or Africa to shink ships when there are plenty of them right next to England? I mean, it's right there!

I'll pass on the nearly month-long voyages. My average patrols out of Lorient are 3-5 days. 1 day to get to BF15, 1-3 days waiting for convoy, 1 day getting back.
I don't sink 137,000 tons or whatever but I can do 2 or 3 patrols in the time it takes Paukenschlag boats to do 1. So there

Seaveins · 07-10-08, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

I said it before and I'll say it again.

Why go all the way to America or Africa to shink ships when there are plenty of them right next to England? I mean, it's right there!

I'll pass on the nearly month-long voyages. My average patrols out of Lorient are 3-5 days. 1 day to get to BF15, 1-3 days waiting for convoy, 1 day getting back.
I don't sink 137,000 tons or whatever but I can do 2 or 3 patrols in the time it takes Paukenschlag boats to do 1. So there

Let them come to us! I'll look for you in BF15.

UnderseaLcpl · 07-10-08, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Seaveins

Let them come to us! I'll look for you in BF15.

Too right, mate! I'll bag the escorts and you take it to the merchies! But you're on your own when it comes to those French fraulines. No pack tactics

Frank0001 · 07-10-08, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

I said it before and I'll say it again.

Why go all the way to America or Africa to shink ships when there are plenty of them right next to England?

I'll quote myself here:

All the large tankers pass through here, either unescorted or escorted by a larger tanker

Escorts are just too much of a hassle!

UnderseaLcpl · 07-10-08, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank0001

I'll quote myself here:

All the large tankers pass through here, either unescorted or escorted by a larger tanker

Escorts are just too much of a hassle!

Yeah I saw that bit. Too bad for you. Get me one of those "My fellow Kaleun visited Florida and I got was this crappy t-shirt" shirts will you?

Frank0001 · 07-10-08, 04:58 PM

Oh well, we all have our habits and hunting grounds, what's wrong with sailing a few more miles to reach them?

predavolk · 07-11-08, 10:02 AM

Hey, you should write it up in my 100K club thread! Share the tactics, especially tricky bad-weather tactics.

07-09-08, 05:26 PM	#1
Frank0001 Chief Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 317 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Great hunting in Florida I followed the advice today which someone posted here, can't recall his name though. He said there is a great hunting-ground at the Strait of Florida (the wide channel just below Florida). Thought I'd take a look, see if it's worth it... ....and WOW! This place is tanker-heaven! All the large tankers pass through here, either unescorted or escorted by a larger tanker I just passed some bad weather, which further increases the fun. Now it's just one hit on the stern and let the waves do the rest So far I've bagged 106k tons, with 10 more torps to spend. I can advice every depressed person to spend a few weeks here. You'll feel better instantly after seeing the rediculous amount of tankers passing through here! I've been here for 3 weeks now, and so far encountered just 1 Catalina (which missed) and 1 torpedo boat. Most tankers I saw had few defensive armamant, so come 'on over! EDIT: It was Predavolk who suggested it. Here's the link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...highlight=Balz __________________ Snipers of the Seas One eel - one Kill Last edited by Frank0001; 07-09-08 at 05:41 PM.

07-09-08, 05:58 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Everyone needs a Florida vacation with plenty of suntan OIL! __________________ 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/

07-10-08, 03:40 AM	#6
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks like I need to trade my VIIC in for a IXC and away to go. __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!

07-10-08, 10:48 AM	#8
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	As soon as i've completed my patrol to New York coast, I'll be taking U-501 down to Florida for a hunting vacation. __________________

07-10-08, 11:05 AM	#9
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I said it before and I'll say it again. Why go all the way to America or Africa to shink ships when there are plenty of them right next to England? I mean, it's right there! I'll pass on the nearly month-long voyages. My average patrols out of Lorient are 3-5 days. 1 day to get to BF15, 1-3 days waiting for convoy, 1 day getting back. I don't sink 137,000 tons or whatever but I can do 2 or 3 patrols in the time it takes Paukenschlag boats to do 1. So there __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-09-08, 10:48 PM	#3
predavolk Weps Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My IXB and I are back off the African coast, but I'm happy to hear you've been able to share in the GLORIOUS hunting off Florida! It looks like you're also going to smash my total of ~110K if you have another *ten* torps left! If you're bored next, try the North entrance to Trinidad. I found it to be even thicker with tankers, although more heavily patrolled. And you will repeatedly have to resist the urge to sink stupid Venezualen tankers who sail around in those convoys of tankers guarded by bigger tankers.

07-10-08, 12:21 AM	#4
Go4It Engineer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South of Buffalo N.Y. USA Posts: 209 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here's another sweet spot in the carib, ED44 > 46 nothern half of grid. I also came accross a convoy of ALL tankers, but HEAVILY guarded. 1943.

07-10-08, 03:37 AM	#5
mcf1 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greece, Volos Posts: 710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	That is great news I'm close to the carribbean right now, so it's time to tell the crew that we're going on hunting vacations in Florida, they're gonna love it. Thanks

07-10-08, 04:58 PM	#14
Frank0001 Chief Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 317 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Oh well, we all have our habits and hunting grounds, what's wrong with sailing a few more miles to reach them? __________________ Snipers of the Seas One eel - one Kill

07-11-08, 10:02 AM	#15
predavolk Weps Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey, you should write it up in my 100K club thread! Share the tactics, especially tricky bad-weather tactics.