lenth of patrol

Phil · 02-25-07, 02:05 PM

how long do most of you stay at sea 2-3 weeks, a month or what?

f16falcon · 02-25-07, 02:09 PM

As long as it takes usually, im on my first mission still...but due to working as most of us do, things take a litlle longer. I usually patrol my area and return, unless i have fuel to burn, then i will probably go in the hunt of more shipping. So i guess the answer is time (in the real world) and fuel.

Tiny · 02-25-07, 03:05 PM

I return to base if I have no more torpedoes or no more fuel. Well not completely out of fuel :rotfl: but enough to get my boot home.

Morts · 02-25-07, 03:08 PM

well with limmited fuel

60-90 days
sometimes i stay still in one place and listen for contacts for a few days
thats why i get long patrols

Penelope_Grey · 02-25-07, 03:12 PM

Ditto for me, long as it takes!

I usually make use of the GWX shipping route maps and follow them looking for contacts. When I am out of torpedoes its back to base and if I encounter anything on the way and weather permitting (most of the time its not) then its bang bang with the deck gun.

Though when I get the warning diesel down to 50% I usually will allow myself a week, and then I will head back, depending on how far out I am.

Ducimus · 02-25-07, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

how long do most of you stay at sea 2-3 weeks, a month or what?

On the average around 2 to 3 months. Sometimes as long as 4 or 5 months.

Sailor Steve · 02-25-07, 03:41 PM

Until my crew threatens to mutiny. My luger only holds so many bullets.

blue3golf · 02-25-07, 03:43 PM

Until the fuel or torpedoes run out, usually its torps first and that usually take around 3-4 weeks for me.

mookiemookie · 02-25-07, 03:52 PM

4-6 weeks in a Type VII, and 6-8 in a Type IX. Assuming I don't run out of torpedoes or sustain some heavy damage.

STEED · 02-25-07, 03:56 PM

I and my crew come home after we had Bernard for lunch.

Jimbuna · 02-25-07, 04:01 PM

As soon as the eels are gone

joea · 02-25-07, 04:13 PM

Ok anyone have some historical figures?? Obviously depending on boat model/patrol area. :hmm:

Morts · 02-25-07, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Until my crew threatens to mutiny. My luger only holds so many bullets.

dont forget the machineguns in the conning tower

but i think they are a little hard to use in a uboat
but what the H....give it a try

:rotfl: :rotfl:

Ducimus · 02-25-07, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joea

Ok anyone have some historical figures?? Obviously depending on boat model/patrol area. :hmm:

Here you go:
http://www.uboatwaffe.net/ops/allboats.html

Take your pick of boat. Lists when/where they left for patrol and when they returned, when they sailed, etc.

melnibonian · 02-25-07, 05:03 PM

Usually on a IXC I tend to sail for about 50-60 days.

02-25-07, 02:05 PM	#1
Phil Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newark delaware Posts: 110 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	lenth of patrol how long do most of you stay at sea 2-3 weeks, a month or what?

02-25-07, 03:41 PM	#7
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02-25-07, 03:52 PM	#9
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	4-6 weeks in a Type VII, and 6-8 in a Type IX. Assuming I don't run out of torpedoes or sustain some heavy damage. __________________ 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.

02-25-07, 03:56 PM	#10
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I and my crew come home after we had Bernard for lunch. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-25-07, 04:01 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	As soon as the eels are gone __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-25-07, 02:09 PM	#2
f16falcon Loader Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire U.K. Posts: 89 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	As long as it takes usually, im on my first mission still...but due to working as most of us do, things take a litlle longer. I usually patrol my area and return, unless i have fuel to burn, then i will probably go in the hunt of more shipping. So i guess the answer is time (in the real world) and fuel.

02-25-07, 03:05 PM	#3
Tiny Helmsman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Submerged Posts: 105 Downloads: 91 Uploads: 0	I return to base if I have no more torpedoes or no more fuel. Well not completely out of fuel :rotfl: but enough to get my boot home.

02-25-07, 03:08 PM	#4
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	well with limmited fuel 60-90 days sometimes i stay still in one place and listen for contacts for a few days thats why i get long patrols

02-25-07, 03:12 PM	#5
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ditto for me, long as it takes! I usually make use of the GWX shipping route maps and follow them looking for contacts. When I am out of torpedoes its back to base and if I encounter anything on the way and weather permitting (most of the time its not) then its bang bang with the deck gun. Though when I get the warning diesel down to 50% I usually will allow myself a week, and then I will head back, depending on how far out I am.

02-25-07, 03:43 PM	#8
blue3golf Weps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 352 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Until the fuel or torpedoes run out, usually its torps first and that usually take around 3-4 weeks for me.

02-25-07, 04:13 PM	#12
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Ok anyone have some historical figures?? Obviously depending on boat model/patrol area. :hmm:

02-25-07, 05:03 PM	#15
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Usually on a IXC I tend to sail for about 50-60 days. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian