Where's that Carrier?

DavyJonesFootlocker · 08-12-10, 06:48 PM

I've been circling around the area the BdU said the Carrier might be. Found merchants and one big task force but no carrier.

Obelix · 08-12-10, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DavyJonesFootlocker

I've been circling around the area the BdU said the Carrier might be. Found merchants and one big task force but no carrier.

Try to follow the aircraft, they are carriers. Often the carrier is detected in such a way.
Most carrier cruising in the southern part of area

happycynic · 08-12-10, 08:50 PM

Attacking merchants can help. I attacked a lone merchant in the area. Two destroyers came to investigate. That seemed odd to me given the location so I followed them. Turned out they were part of the carrier's task force. Result was one dead carrier.

So anyways if you start seeing planes and come across a merchant ship make your presence known. If the carrier is close enough it will send escorts to investigate.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 08-12-10, 10:50 PM

OK thanks

McBeck · 08-13-10, 04:26 AM

Yeah, the campaign system underneath can actully help you here

DavyJonesFootlocker · 08-13-10, 05:55 AM

I did spot a Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber fly over me and no near airbase. Should've figured out something was odd.

Takeda Shingen · 08-13-10, 07:25 AM

Be sure to submerge and check the hydrophone from time to time as well. You'll hear more than you can see at times.

DelphiUniverse · 08-13-10, 07:17 PM

I had a bit difficulty finding that carrier task group myself. I found a solution to it. Sneak in towards scapa flow and patrol there. Eventually the carrier group will pass you there. Make sure you find that spot where the sea is deep. It should go to 200 metres in a special spot so that you have enough room to escape any escorts later.

Later in the war you will find huge carrier task groups in the gibraltar area. We're talking 4-5 carriers, many battleships and a huge load of escorts.

I sneak in to the entrance of gibraltar and sunk 2 american carriers, 1 american battleship, 1 british carrier and a few british escorts. But the hours after that I struggled a long and hard war to get away from the remaining war ships. The relatively shallow ocean and long distance to open sea makes it a bit challenging. There is always aircraft patrolling in the air too, they will attack every time.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 08-13-10, 11:34 PM

Thanks Delphiuniverse. Because you directed me to Scapa Flow I got my first enemy sub kill!

CaptainMattJ. · 08-13-10, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DelphiUniverse

I had a bit difficulty finding that carrier task group myself. I found a solution to it. Sneak in towards scapa flow and patrol there. Eventually the carrier group will pass you there. Make sure you find that spot where the sea is deep. It should go to 200 metres in a special spot so that you have enough room to escape any escorts later.

Later in the war you will find huge carrier task groups in the gibraltar area. We're talking 4-5 carriers, many battleships and a huge load of escorts.

I sneak in to the entrance of gibraltar and sunk 2 american carriers, 1 american battleship, 1 british carrier and a few british escorts. But the hours after that I struggled a long and hard war to get away from the remaining war ships. The relatively shallow ocean and long distance to open sea makes it a bit challenging. There is always aircraft patrolling in the air too, they will attack every time.

when you snuck into the gib entrance, when was this?. ive been amped here for 4 days and havent gotten anything cept DD dd and more DD

DelphiUniverse · 08-14-10, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

when you snuck into the gib entrance, when was this?. ive been amped here for 4 days and havent gotten anything cept DD dd and more DD

It was 1943 or 1944. I think it was 1943.

The carrier group is not sitting there and waiting. They are constantly patrolling a bit into the mediterranean sea. But they are patrolling the outer side of the gibraltar entrance as well. When the aircraft start coming over you, you know the carrier group is not far away.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-14-10, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DelphiUniverse

It was 1943 or 1944. I think it was 1943.

The carrier group is not sitting there and waiting. They are constantly patrolling a bit into the mediterranean sea. But they are patrolling the outer side of the gibraltar entrance as well. When the aircraft start coming over you, you know the carrier group is not far away.

so it wasnt mare norstrum. im stuck on mare and i cant find 1 freaking measely task force that has a bb in it. only cruisers and destroyers.

609_Avatar · 08-18-10, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DelphiUniverse

I had a bit difficulty finding that carrier task group myself. I found a solution to it. Sneak in towards scapa flow and patrol there. Eventually the carrier group will pass you there. Make sure you find that spot where the sea is deep. It should go to 200 metres in a special spot so that you have enough room to escape any escorts later.

So what part of Scapa Flow are you talking about? The Western approach, Eastern? Thanks as I've been looking for quite awhile now without any luck.

Obelix · 08-22-10, 08:18 PM

I intercepted and sank the aircraft carrier in a given square.

08-23-10, 05:54 AM

Can't find the second carrier in the 'Delivers for Malta' mission, is it possible that the AI sunk it? Cause there are no carries any more and haven't been for months, these waters are carrier free.

Been to Gibraltar and nothing, I've been checking all the big groups with F2 and nothing

08-12-10, 06:48 PM	#1
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Where's that Carrier? I've been circling around the area the BdU said the Carrier might be. Found merchants and one big task force but no carrier. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

08-12-10, 10:50 PM	#4
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	OK thanks __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

08-13-10, 04:26 AM	#5
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Yeah, the campaign system underneath can actully help you here __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

08-13-10, 05:55 AM	#6
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I did spot a Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber fly over me and no near airbase. Should've figured out something was odd. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

08-13-10, 07:17 PM	#8
DelphiUniverse 中国水兵 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scapa Flow, underneath a ferry Posts: 272 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I had a bit difficulty finding that carrier task group myself. I found a solution to it. Sneak in towards scapa flow and patrol there. Eventually the carrier group will pass you there. Make sure you find that spot where the sea is deep. It should go to 200 metres in a special spot so that you have enough room to escape any escorts later. Later in the war you will find huge carrier task groups in the gibraltar area. We're talking 4-5 carriers, many battleships and a huge load of escorts. I sneak in to the entrance of gibraltar and sunk 2 american carriers, 1 american battleship, 1 british carrier and a few british escorts. But the hours after that I struggled a long and hard war to get away from the remaining war ships. The relatively shallow ocean and long distance to open sea makes it a bit challenging. There is always aircraft patrolling in the air too, they will attack every time. __________________ A u-boat is a vessel for goodness - DelphiUniverse 2012

08-12-10, 08:50 PM	#3
happycynic Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Attacking merchants can help. I attacked a lone merchant in the area. Two destroyers came to investigate. That seemed odd to me given the location so I followed them. Turned out they were part of the carrier's task force. Result was one dead carrier. So anyways if you start seeing planes and come across a merchant ship make your presence known. If the carrier is close enough it will send escorts to investigate.

08-13-10, 07:25 AM	#7
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Be sure to submerge and check the hydrophone from time to time as well. You'll hear more than you can see at times.

08-13-10, 11:34 PM	#9
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Thanks Delphiuniverse. Because you directed me to Scapa Flow I got my first enemy sub kill! __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

08-22-10, 08:18 PM	#14
Obelix Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 49°44´N 129°40´E Posts: 665 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 7	I intercepted and sank the aircraft carrier in a given square. __________________ Speed squadron is the speed of the slowest ship ... but only so long as on the trail of the squadron did not sit submarines ...

08-23-10, 05:54 AM	#15
madmax17 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Can't find the second carrier in the 'Delivers for Malta' mission, is it possible that the AI sunk it? Cause there are no carries any more and haven't been for months, these waters are carrier free. Been to Gibraltar and nothing, I've been checking all the big groups with F2 and nothing