Finally my first carrier!

gord96 · 05-07-08, 09:24 AM

After playing this game for over 2 years I had never seen a capital ship or aircraft carrier before. Last night in U-9 on my first patrol on April '40 that all changed.

As the German navy sailed in support of the invasion of Norway, little type II/B U-9 sailed in a fierce storm off the northwestern tip of Scandinavia. As she went deep to avoid the endless tossing, she picked up some contacts heading straight for her. U-9 surfaced and ran flank speed in the cold dark to intercept. As we closed to within 4000m I found out that the HMS Implaceable, an Illustrious class carrier, was leading a task force SW. Waiting and watching until the right moment I unleashed 3 eels at her. It only took two to send the big boat to the bottom very quickly in the storm.

My only regret is that it was too dark to really get a good shot off the sinking (OLCE2 mod really makes the night realistic!

). Oh well it was nice to finally bag a big ship.

GoDeep · 05-07-08, 09:57 AM

Congrats herr Kaleun!
I am envious of your success!

gord96 · 05-07-08, 10:58 AM

Thanks very much. After no luck ever seeing a big ship in my several previous careers I decided to head up to Norway for the invasion to see what I could find.

As true to SH3's great medal awarding system, I was denied even a simple uboat badge upon my return to port. My watch officer got the IC 1st Class though

GoDeep · 05-07-08, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gord96

Thanks very much. After no luck ever seeing a big ship in my several previous careers I decided to head up to Norway for the invasion to see what I could find.

As true to SH3's great medal awarding system, I was denied even a simple uboat badge upon my return to port. My watch officer got the IC 1st Class though

:rotfl:
Yes, that sucks. You would expect a tiny bit of appreciation from BdU...makes you wonder what we toil and labor for...

I've only once seen a capital ship in any of my careers. It was a large battleship (forgot which one) but I wasn't in a good position and never managed to get within firing range of it. And of course I couldn't catch up with it.

Ah well, better luck next time. I have been warned in my current career that a task force is nearby. Better try and get into position!

Brag · 05-07-08, 12:10 PM

Congratz, Herr Gord. Now, BDU expects great deed from you.

Frank0001 · 05-07-08, 05:11 PM

Nice job there herr Gord, that's one amazing claim which nobody can take away from you, no matter how lowly BdU thinks of it!
After all, how many people can say they sunk an aircraft-carrier in their career? You have your fellow kaleuns respect for that.

Red Heat · 05-08-08, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gord96

After playing this game for over 2 years I had never seen a capital ship or aircraft carrier before. Last night in U-9 on my first patrol on April '40 that all changed.

As the German navy sailed in support of the invasion of Norway, little type II/B U-9 sailed in a fierce storm off the northwestern tip of Scandinavia. As she went deep to avoid the endless tossing, she picked up some contacts heading straight for her. U-9 surfaced and ran flank speed in the cold dark to intercept. As we closed to within 4000m I found out that the HMS Implaceable, an Illustrious class carrier, was leading a task force SW. Waiting and watching until the right moment I unleashed 3 eels at her. It only took two to send the big boat to the bottom very quickly in the storm.

My only regret is that it was too dark to really get a good shot off the sinking (OLCE2 mod really makes the night realistic!

). Oh well it was nice to finally bag a big ship.

Congratualations, really a huge task for such small U-Boat...

Reece · 05-08-08, 08:54 AM

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Oh, and BTW.....don't take any notice of these old farts

I some how knew you couldn't resist Jim!:rotfl:I'd chase you with my cane but I can't find my glasses to find it, damn, I need glasses to find my glasses!!

Jimbuna · 05-08-08, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

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Oh, and BTW.....don't take any notice of these old farts

I some how knew you couldn't resist Jim!:rotfl:I'd chase you with my cane but I can't find my glasses to find it, damn, I need glasses to find my glasses!!

LMAO

gord96 · 05-08-08, 10:30 AM

haha. thanks guys.

i pretty much learned to just stay away from the east coast now. I think they increased the mines there in 2.1. Hehe.

Pattadon · 05-12-08, 03:41 AM

Congrats herr Kaleun!

BasilY · 05-13-08, 12:09 AM

I guess I am lucky.

I stumble onto a carrier, Illustrious, on my first career. Actually, she stumbled onto my type VIIB. I was in the middle of the Atlantic minding my own business when suddenly a entire tash force head straight at me. A battleship of higher tonnage is present as well. (Barham, but I am not sure) But the carrier offers a much better firing angle. Four shot, two hit and she listed and sunk by her port side. Unfortunately, my realism setting doesn't include external camera. (I really would like that video in my collection, anyone know how?). Anyway, it took me a whole day to shake those angry destroyers.

At the time I didn't realize how lucky I am. I never saw a fleet career again in my later careers. Did got a Bogue in a different career though.

05-07-08, 09:24 AM	#1
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	Finally my first carrier! After playing this game for over 2 years I had never seen a capital ship or aircraft carrier before. Last night in U-9 on my first patrol on April '40 that all changed. As the German navy sailed in support of the invasion of Norway, little type II/B U-9 sailed in a fierce storm off the northwestern tip of Scandinavia. As she went deep to avoid the endless tossing, she picked up some contacts heading straight for her. U-9 surfaced and ran flank speed in the cold dark to intercept. As we closed to within 4000m I found out that the HMS Implaceable, an Illustrious class carrier, was leading a task force SW. Waiting and watching until the right moment I unleashed 3 eels at her. It only took two to send the big boat to the bottom very quickly in the storm. My only regret is that it was too dark to really get a good shot off the sinking (OLCE2 mod really makes the night realistic! ). Oh well it was nice to finally bag a big ship. Last edited by gord96; 05-07-08 at 12:15 PM.

05-07-08, 12:10 PM	#5
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05-07-08, 05:11 PM	#6
Frank0001 Chief Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 317 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Nice job there herr Gord, that's one amazing claim which nobody can take away from you, no matter how lowly BdU thinks of it! After all, how many people can say they sunk an aircraft-carrier in their career? You have your fellow kaleuns respect for that. __________________ Snipers of the Seas One eel - one Kill

05-07-08, 09:57 AM	#2
GoDeep Planesman Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Congrats herr Kaleun! I am envious of your success!

05-07-08, 10:58 AM	#3
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	Thanks very much. After no luck ever seeing a big ship in my several previous careers I decided to head up to Norway for the invasion to see what I could find. As true to SH3's great medal awarding system, I was denied even a simple uboat badge upon my return to port. My watch officer got the IC 1st Class though

05-08-08, 10:30 AM	#10
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	haha. thanks guys. i pretty much learned to just stay away from the east coast now. I think they increased the mines there in 2.1. Hehe.

05-12-08, 03:41 AM	#11
Pattadon Nub Join Date: May 2008 Location: Thailand Posts: 2 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Congrats herr Kaleun!

05-13-08, 12:09 AM	#12
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I guess I am lucky. I stumble onto a carrier, Illustrious, on my first career. Actually, she stumbled onto my type VIIB. I was in the middle of the Atlantic minding my own business when suddenly a entire tash force head straight at me. A battleship of higher tonnage is present as well. (Barham, but I am not sure) But the carrier offers a much better firing angle. Four shot, two hit and she listed and sunk by her port side. Unfortunately, my realism setting doesn't include external camera. (I really would like that video in my collection, anyone know how?). Anyway, it took me a whole day to shake those angry destroyers. At the time I didn't realize how lucky I am. I never saw a fleet career again in my later careers. Did got a Bogue in a different career though.