War with America

ddiplock · 05-22-08, 08:21 PM

On return from my last patrol, I recieved a simple message from BdU saying "Restrictions against American shipping have now been removed"

Now, its December 25th 1941, and I have an urge now to hop into a IXC boat, and hit the harbour of New York if there's anything in there, or something juicy near the US coast.

My patrol I just finished had me down near Freetown, and in a VIIC boat I had barely enough fuel to get back to base. So, especially now American shipping is free game, I'm thinking its time for a IXC boat.

U94 has served me and my crew well, but its time to make a boat change.

IXC....here I come!!!!

And America, watch out, as Kaleun Marten Braune will be popping into your harbours soon. Keep your ships locked up unless you want em sunk

Jimbuna · 05-23-08, 05:32 AM

I've always preferred the IX boats....more firepower and better range

Good Hunting

Platapus · 05-23-08, 05:36 AM

Could always take the small realism hit and select unlimited fuel if you really want to do a few missions in the gulf and then get back to the east missions.

Even with TC it can be a long trip to the states and back

ddiplock · 05-23-08, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

Could always take the small realism hit and select unlimited fuel if you really want to do a few missions in the gulf and then get back to the east missions.

Even with TC it can be a long trip to the states and back

Well, I don't mind that. The longest patrol to date infact was the patrol I completed down near Freetown. A 44 day patrol it was. But, I've always wanted to see the Statue of Liberty from the view of my Periscope.

And if I get lucky, maybe we'll sink a battleship while we're sightseeing

ddiplock · 05-23-08, 07:59 AM

Can I just ask, for the Kaleuns who make the long trip to the coast of the US, what speed do you guys normally sail at? I'm closing in on the US coast, and in a IXC boat, and i've used up nearly half of my fuel. I've been sailing at ahead 1/3, cruising at 11 knots and diving regularly to run the batteries rather than my diesels.

but, i'm wondering if i'll even be able to make it home now when my mission off the coast is complete.

Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast?

cheers guys

irish1958 · 05-23-08, 08:14 AM

Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast?
Yes, but it depends upon the type of boat I have.

predavolk · 05-23-08, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddiplock

Can I just ask, for the Kaleuns who make the long trip to the coast of the US, what speed do you guys normally sail at? I'm closing in on the US coast, and in a IXC boat, and i've used up nearly half of my fuel. I've been sailing at ahead 1/3, cruising at 11 knots and diving regularly to run the batteries rather than my diesels.

but, i'm wondering if i'll even be able to make it home now when my mission off the coast is complete.

Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast?

cheers guys

Drop to 9, 8, 7or 7 knots (I usually choose 9) and you'll see a big jump in your range vs. ahead 1/3 (11 knots).

05-22-08, 08:21 PM	#1
ddiplock Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 552 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	War with America On return from my last patrol, I recieved a simple message from BdU saying "Restrictions against American shipping have now been removed" Now, its December 25th 1941, and I have an urge now to hop into a IXC boat, and hit the harbour of New York if there's anything in there, or something juicy near the US coast. My patrol I just finished had me down near Freetown, and in a VIIC boat I had barely enough fuel to get back to base. So, especially now American shipping is free game, I'm thinking its time for a IXC boat. U94 has served me and my crew well, but its time to make a boat change. IXC....here I come!!!! And America, watch out, as Kaleun Marten Braune will be popping into your harbours soon. Keep your ships locked up unless you want em sunk

05-23-08, 05:32 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,762 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I've always preferred the IX boats....more firepower and better range Good Hunting __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-23-08, 05:36 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,384 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Could always take the small realism hit and select unlimited fuel if you really want to do a few missions in the gulf and then get back to the east missions. Even with TC it can be a long trip to the states and back __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-23-08, 08:14 AM	#6
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast? Yes, but it depends upon the type of boat I have. __________________ Irish1958

05-23-08, 07:59 AM	#5
ddiplock Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 552 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Can I just ask, for the Kaleuns who make the long trip to the coast of the US, what speed do you guys normally sail at? I'm closing in on the US coast, and in a IXC boat, and i've used up nearly half of my fuel. I've been sailing at ahead 1/3, cruising at 11 knots and diving regularly to run the batteries rather than my diesels. but, i'm wondering if i'll even be able to make it home now when my mission off the coast is complete. Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast? cheers guys