Stories & Patrol Logs of SH5

0rpheus · 10-15-11, 10:58 AM

Since there's a similar thread in both SH4, and SH3 forums, I figured it'd be nice to have one for SH5, so we can share our stories of battles upon the waves. I always enjoy reading patrol reports, so time for us SH5 Kaluens to step up to the mark!

I don't mind going first, so

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/55...8252E1397B451/

Here's U-21 refuelling at the KM Dithmarchsen, in the West Atlantic. Doenitz has sent a few uboats to harass US shipping, and by the radio reports we've received so far it seems to be going well. We're on our second patrol out here - the first accounted for over 25000 long tons, including two of the coveted Fleet Oilers BDU is so keen for us to hunt - and we're expected to better our total. I just pray the Dithmarschen stays in the area without incident; it's a hell of a long way home.

Twice today we've been forced down by aircraft, twice I've had to tell the Bosun to silence the rumours that the US know we're here. Damn uboat scuttlebutt will kill us far quicker than the Yanks will.

Sonar is reporting a contact... wait... two contacts. U-021 swings South to intercept, maybe another Oiler and Destroyer escort, like we saw on the first patrol. Escort presence does seem to be increasing, maybe the men have a point.

The sun is setting as we pull into position well ahead of their track, smoke from the first contact just visible on the horizon. "Take us to Periscope depth, prepare all forward tubes."

Now we wait...

10-15-11, 10:58 AM	#1
0rpheus Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 857 Downloads: 87 Uploads: 3	Stories & Patrol Logs of SH5 Since there's a similar thread in both SH4, and SH3 forums, I figured it'd be nice to have one for SH5, so we can share our stories of battles upon the waves. I always enjoy reading patrol reports, so time for us SH5 Kaluens to step up to the mark! I don't mind going first, so http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/55...8252E1397B451/ Here's U-21 refuelling at the KM Dithmarchsen, in the West Atlantic. Doenitz has sent a few uboats to harass US shipping, and by the radio reports we've received so far it seems to be going well. We're on our second patrol out here - the first accounted for over 25000 long tons, including two of the coveted Fleet Oilers BDU is so keen for us to hunt - and we're expected to better our total. I just pray the Dithmarschen stays in the area without incident; it's a hell of a long way home. Twice today we've been forced down by aircraft, twice I've had to tell the Bosun to silence the rumours that the US know we're here. Damn uboat scuttlebutt will kill us far quicker than the Yanks will. Sonar is reporting a contact... wait... two contacts. U-021 swings South to intercept, maybe another Oiler and Destroyer escort, like we saw on the first patrol. Escort presence does seem to be increasing, maybe the men have a point. The sun is setting as we pull into position well ahead of their track, smoke from the first contact just visible on the horizon. "Take us to Periscope depth, prepare all forward tubes." Now we wait...