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Brag · 06-18-07, 09:40 AM

BDU's LIVE intelligence department is off and running (Check out the Spinnenetz sticky).

As you look in the intelligence map, it will reveal several areas where the hunting is good. This is thanks to the reports sent by U-Boot Komandants Canovaro, Cranky, Mohr, & Brag.

There are still large areas of Atlantic ocean not yet covered. When enough Kaleuns start performing their intelligence duties, you will no longer cruise for weeks without contacts in the middle of the ocean.

Kaleuns! Your contact reports are needed. So get your pencils out of your you know what and report contacts (easy to follow instructions in the Spinnenetz sticky).

Areas in need of reports:

Areas west of the North Channel (lots of solo merchies & convoys there)
Rockall Bank
Vicinity of Azores
Tanker routes Aruba-England
Cape Verdes vicinity
Convoy routes Freetown-Saint George's Channel
Cape Sao Vicente-Saint George's Channel

Here is the guide for accurate, 4 digit position location:

Read about it here

I keep a sheet of paper where I have copied this quadrant next to the computer. The moment I have a contact, I enter the two letters and four numbers indicating position of contact into my log (a notebook), then proceed with the business of attacking. Sometime later, I send my email with all the contact reports to BDU via Email.

It is satisfying to look at the intelligence chart and see your reports (with proper credits) posted.

Kplt Carnovaro, BDU Chief of Intelligence responds quickly!

Everyone pitch in, onward to victory.!!

Sailor Steve · 06-18-07, 11:04 AM

Ooh, lookie: Sudoku!

I use the full four-digit quadrant ID in all my pretend reports.

kiwi_2005 · 06-18-07, 02:23 PM

How do they work out the last 2 digits?:hmm:

For instance from the uboat forum:

Each smaller grid within the main quadrants (like the "56" inside AE) was then further broken down into smaller elements to enable the Kriegsmarine to use designations like AE 5619 (shaded grid).

Reykjavík, in the map above, is located in grid AE 4874.
The entire world was mapped like that, including areas that never saw any Kriegsmarine operations.

AE 4874.
Well yeah i know where the AE48 is coming from but where they get the 74?

Brag · 06-18-07, 03:03 PM

[quote=kiwi_2005]How do they work out the last 2 digits?:hmm:

quote]

If you look at the quadrant above --assume the contact is on the upper left corner of BE39 , it would be BE3911

Upper right corner: BE3933

Lower right corner BE3989

Lower left corner BE3977

The quadrant is divided in 9 sectors, each sector having a main number (the third number in the address, then divided further into nine secors (the fourth number in the address.

Sailor Steve · 06-18-07, 05:03 PM

In the picture shown, the letters aren't there, but the coordinates are 5619. That's how it works.

KeptinCranky · 06-18-07, 05:42 PM

I've been trying to get to the lesser known areas but I always seem to pass through grid BE3x, and I usually find something to waste all my eels on there

I intend to go NW of the Azores and near Iceland but so far they keep foiling my schemes by sending convoys my way.

I'll get there eventually though, by 1943 or something

I'll also dig out u-46 with my crazy gung-ho Kaleun Hans Brix again in 39 and don't do tours around Britain anymore but go to the North Atlantic like I'm supposed to.

Brag · 06-20-07, 01:51 PM

Bumperoonies

_Seth_ · 06-20-07, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Ooh, lookie: Sudoku!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Jokes aside, this is an exellent thing! Please fellow kaleuns: Give your brothers at sea the much needed intelligence!

Canovaro · 06-20-07, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

As you look in the intelligence map, it will reveal several areas where the hunting is good. This is thanks to the reports sent by U-Boot Komandants Canovaro, Cranky, Mohr, & Brag.

More Kaleuns are joining the brotherhood already!

Even got a message or two in Enigma. Highly recommended but please read website for that

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

I keep a sheet of paper where I have copied this quadrant next to the computer. The moment I have a contact, I enter the two letters and four numbers indicating position of contact into my log (a notebook), then proceed with the business of attacking. Sometime later, I send my email with all the contact reports to BDU via Email.

There's also a form available for download on the Spinnennetz website, but you can indeed make your own.

I myself leave the headquarters for a dive now and then again, but atm I don't have enough renown for a IX to do a long trip, which is something we definitely need.
But I am off to Freetown in a VIIc, so who knows...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Ooh, lookie: Sudoku!

:rotfl:

The first kaleun to call it 'Operation Sudoku' will be shot

KeptinCranky · 06-20-07, 06:58 PM

I got from grid AE to grid AL tonight, nothing going on, but it's early in the war yet, weather wasn't universally bad (for october that is) still, nothing going on for now.

will continue tomorrow, now It's bedtime

Good hunting one and all

oh and a contact report that doesn't belong on the map but might be interesting to some

U-5 reports:

5 Oktober 1939
Biologic: Dolphins
Neutral
AN483 just on the border with AN49
NW/280
GWX

:p

Brag · 06-20-07, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeptinCranky

I got from grid AE to grid AL tonight, nothing going on, but it's early in the war yet, weather wasn't universally bad (for october that is) still, nothing going on for now.

will continue tomorrow, now It's bedtime

Good hunting one and all

oh and a contact report that doesn't belong on the map but might be interesting to some

U-5 reports:

5 Oktober 1939
Biologic: Dolphins
Neutral
AN483 just on the border with AN49
NW/280
GWX

:p

Good report, I'm yet to see the critters

KeptinCranky · 06-21-07, 03:04 AM

What? but Brag? don't you look around when restocking on eels, diesel and sangria in Cadiz?

I've seen them there in the harbor repeatedly, also in the Canaries, they make strange twittery noises on the hydrophone

Canovaro · 06-21-07, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeptinCranky

I got from grid AE to grid AL tonight, nothing going on, but it's early in the war yet, weather wasn't universally bad (for october that is) still, nothing going on for now.

will continue tomorrow, now It's bedtime

Good hunting one and all

oh and a contact report that doesn't belong on the map but might be interesting to some

U-5 reports:

5 Oktober 1939
Biologic: Dolphins
Neutral
AN483 just on the border with AN49
NW/280
GWX

:p

:hmm: Are you sure they were neutral?

I have thought about making a map for the dolphins though.

Brag · 06-21-07, 06:11 PM

Good idea!

maybe icebergs, too?

Canovaro · 06-27-07, 07:36 AM

Brag, it's a good idea to explain about the grid system.
I missed this explanation on the webiste. Now it's there as well. Hope this will make it more clear.

06-18-07, 09:40 AM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Participate & get Bigger Tonnage! BDU's LIVE intelligence department is off and running (Check out the Spinnenetz sticky). As you look in the intelligence map, it will reveal several areas where the hunting is good. This is thanks to the reports sent by U-Boot Komandants Canovaro, Cranky, Mohr, & Brag. There are still large areas of Atlantic ocean not yet covered. When enough Kaleuns start performing their intelligence duties, you will no longer cruise for weeks without contacts in the middle of the ocean. Kaleuns! Your contact reports are needed. So get your pencils out of your you know what and report contacts (easy to follow instructions in the Spinnenetz sticky). Areas in need of reports: Areas west of the North Channel (lots of solo merchies & convoys there) Rockall Bank Vicinity of Azores Tanker routes Aruba-England Cape Verdes vicinity Convoy routes Freetown-Saint George's Channel Cape Sao Vicente-Saint George's Channel Here is the guide for accurate, 4 digit position location: Read about it here I keep a sheet of paper where I have copied this quadrant next to the computer. The moment I have a contact, I enter the two letters and four numbers indicating position of contact into my log (a notebook), then proceed with the business of attacking. Sometime later, I send my email with all the contact reports to BDU via Email. It is satisfying to look at the intelligence chart and see your reports (with proper credits) posted. Kplt Carnovaro, BDU Chief of Intelligence responds quickly! Everyone pitch in, onward to victory.!! __________________ 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/ Last edited by Brag; 06-18-07 at 05:37 PM.

06-18-07, 11:04 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Ooh, lookie: Sudoku! I use the full four-digit quadrant ID in all my pretend reports. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-18-07, 02:23 PM	#3
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	How do they work out the last 2 digits?:hmm: For instance from the uboat forum: Each smaller grid within the main quadrants (like the "56" inside AE) was then further broken down into smaller elements to enable the Kriegsmarine to use designations like AE 5619 (shaded grid). Reykjavík, in the map above, is located in grid AE 4874. The entire world was mapped like that, including areas that never saw any Kriegsmarine operations. AE 4874. Well yeah i know where the AE48 is coming from but where they get the 74? __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

06-18-07, 03:03 PM	#4
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	[quote=kiwi_2005]How do they work out the last 2 digits?:hmm: quote] If you look at the quadrant above --assume the contact is on the upper left corner of BE39 , it would be BE3911 Upper right corner: BE3933 Lower right corner BE3989 Lower left corner BE3977 The quadrant is divided in 9 sectors, each sector having a main number (the third number in the address, then divided further into nine secors (the fourth number in the address. __________________ 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/

06-18-07, 05:03 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	In the picture shown, the letters aren't there, but the coordinates are 5619. That's how it works. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-18-07, 05:42 PM	#6
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I've been trying to get to the lesser known areas but I always seem to pass through grid BE3x, and I usually find something to waste all my eels on there I intend to go NW of the Azores and near Iceland but so far they keep foiling my schemes by sending convoys my way. I'll get there eventually though, by 1943 or something I'll also dig out u-46 with my crazy gung-ho Kaleun Hans Brix again in 39 and don't do tours around Britain anymore but go to the North Atlantic like I'm supposed to.

06-20-07, 01:51 PM	#7
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Bumperoonies __________________ 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/

06-20-07, 06:58 PM	#10
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I got from grid AE to grid AL tonight, nothing going on, but it's early in the war yet, weather wasn't universally bad (for october that is) still, nothing going on for now. will continue tomorrow, now It's bedtime Good hunting one and all oh and a contact report that doesn't belong on the map but might be interesting to some U-5 reports: 5 Oktober 1939 Biologic: Dolphins Neutral AN483 just on the border with AN49 NW/280 GWX :p

06-21-07, 03:04 AM	#12
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	What? but Brag? don't you look around when restocking on eels, diesel and sangria in Cadiz? I've seen them there in the harbor repeatedly, also in the Canaries, they make strange twittery noises on the hydrophone

06-21-07, 06:11 PM	#14
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Good idea! maybe icebergs, too? __________________ 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/

06-27-07, 07:36 AM	#15
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Brag, it's a good idea to explain about the grid system. I missed this explanation on the webiste. Now it's there as well. Hope this will make it more clear.