flag recognition problem

warlimont · 06-02-09, 11:04 PM

I'm having trouble recognising ship nationalities at night due to the poorly illuminated flag on the staff. the lights arent aimed right toward the flag
and it renders the flag black.
may i assume that an illuminated flag is a nation not at war with GER.
any ideas on overcoming the above problem will be appreciated

warlimont

UnterseeBoogeyMan · 06-03-09, 01:25 AM

so far I have found in all cases that if a ship bothers to put spotlights on the flag, they are nuetral. I often find, given no fog, if I am within 1,000 meters,I can cross-reference the flag with the ship recognition manual found either in the UZO or periscope station.
I know it's a given,but the closer to 90 angle on bow you are,the better view you have of the flag.
hope that helps.

TarJak · 06-03-09, 06:35 AM

All lit ships are neutral and should not be attacked. Unlit ships are another matter.

Jaman · 06-03-09, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarJak

...Unlit ships are another matter.

If neutrals dont care about their ships neither would i, they deserve a visit to the bottom if they dont show their nationality clearly.

Paul Riley · 06-03-09, 09:55 AM

I dont think I could have put it any better myself,and i'm good

Jimbuna · 06-03-09, 11:45 AM

Enjoy Nuremburg in 45...should you survive that long.

06-02-09, 11:04 PM	#1
warlimont Helmsman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 104 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	flag recognition problem I'm having trouble recognising ship nationalities at night due to the poorly illuminated flag on the staff. the lights arent aimed right toward the flag and it renders the flag black. may i assume that an illuminated flag is a nation not at war with GER. any ideas on overcoming the above problem will be appreciated warlimont __________________ USN 1963-1966 USS Estes AGC-12 USS Oriskany CVA-34

06-03-09, 09:55 AM	#5
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I dont think I could have put it any better myself,and i'm good __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

06-03-09, 11:45 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Enjoy Nuremburg in 45...should you survive that long. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-03-09, 01:25 AM	#2
UnterseeBoogeyMan Ensign Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Land of Cholla Cactus and Red Chile Posts: 224 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	so far I have found in all cases that if a ship bothers to put spotlights on the flag, they are nuetral. I often find, given no fog, if I am within 1,000 meters,I can cross-reference the flag with the ship recognition manual found either in the UZO or periscope station. I know it's a given,but the closer to 90 angle on bow you are,the better view you have of the flag. hope that helps.

06-03-09, 06:35 AM	#3
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	All lit ships are neutral and should not be attacked. Unlit ships are another matter.