Entertaining Experience

Sailor Steve · 02-21-09, 05:17 PM

Last night I started a new career, Oblt Herbert Geue in U-7. As I was sailing from Kiel to Danzig on a goodwill visit I had several merchants come along, and was enjoying the ride as always. In the wee hours of the morning of August 2 the crew called out a "Ship spotted!" I looked in the direction indicated, but didn't see anything. The binoculars didn't help. I didn't worry about it, as I often miss what they see and act on instinct until I do; but we were not at war so I didn't bother to go looking for it, and proceeded on my intended path.

Then I noticed that a star on the horizon seemed to be twinkling, as lights often do when you are far enough away. Then I noticed another one twinkling, except this one was red. Then it hit me: it was a lighted merchant, so far away that her lights were just barely visible, and if one hadn't been red I might have missed it.

It's experiences like that one that keep me playing.

Blackhawk1006 · 02-21-09, 05:33 PM

Yep, I remember one time in late 1940 I was patrolling the Irish sea and found a battlegroup sailing north to Scapa Flow or Loch Ewe, it had about 8 Destroyers, but in the middle was the HMS Nelson, unfortunately, I couldn't get close enough to attack her. That was one experience which kept me playing.

Jimbuna · 02-21-09, 05:37 PM

One of my favourite experiences is when your on the surface in an extremely foggy environment and suddenly a colossus comes out of the fog heading straight for you

Jazer · 02-21-09, 06:12 PM

I made a midnight run into Scapa Flow and sunk a troop transport. Was never detected and was able to sneak right back out where I came from. Bumping into a Task force doing 20 some knots with the HMS Hood in the middle is also a hook for this game.

Jazer · 02-21-09, 06:13 PM

I made a midnight run into Scapa Flow and sunk a troop transport. Was never detected and was able to sneak right back out where I came from. Bumping into a Task force doing 20 some knots with the HMS Hood in the middle is also a hook for this game.

Jazer · 02-21-09, 06:14 PM

Sorry for double post

Sailor Steve · 02-21-09, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazer

Sorry for double post

On the 'Edit' page there's a 'Delete' option.

Otto Heinzmeir · 02-21-09, 09:10 PM

My favorite was today. I attacked a light cruiser. I wasn't sure if it would sink. Couldn't stay up top to see as it was getting hot. As I am steering to avoid depth charges at a depth of about 60 meters. Here comes the cruiser just missing me with props still turning. I think he had probably dropped the charges on me just before he sunk.

02-21-09, 05:17 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Entertaining Experience Last night I started a new career, Oblt Herbert Geue in U-7. As I was sailing from Kiel to Danzig on a goodwill visit I had several merchants come along, and was enjoying the ride as always. In the wee hours of the morning of August 2 the crew called out a "Ship spotted!" I looked in the direction indicated, but didn't see anything. The binoculars didn't help. I didn't worry about it, as I often miss what they see and act on instinct until I do; but we were not at war so I didn't bother to go looking for it, and proceeded on my intended path. Then I noticed that a star on the horizon seemed to be twinkling, as lights often do when you are far enough away. Then I noticed another one twinkling, except this one was red. Then it hit me: it was a lighted merchant, so far away that her lights were just barely visible, and if one hadn't been red I might have missed it. It's experiences like that one that keep me playing. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-21-09, 05:33 PM	#2
Blackhawk1006 Watch Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Yep, I remember one time in late 1940 I was patrolling the Irish sea and found a battlegroup sailing north to Scapa Flow or Loch Ewe, it had about 8 Destroyers, but in the middle was the HMS Nelson, unfortunately, I couldn't get close enough to attack her. That was one experience which kept me playing. Last edited by Blackhawk1006; 02-22-09 at 06:28 AM.

02-21-09, 05:37 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,844 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	One of my favourite experiences is when your on the surface in an extremely foggy environment and suddenly a colossus comes out of the fog heading straight for you __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-21-09, 06:12 PM	#4
Jazer Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A few meters beneath the waves Posts: 104 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I made a midnight run into Scapa Flow and sunk a troop transport. Was never detected and was able to sneak right back out where I came from. Bumping into a Task force doing 20 some knots with the HMS Hood in the middle is also a hook for this game. __________________ That's a Burn!

02-21-09, 06:13 PM	#5
Jazer Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A few meters beneath the waves Posts: 104 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I made a midnight run into Scapa Flow and sunk a troop transport. Was never detected and was able to sneak right back out where I came from. Bumping into a Task force doing 20 some knots with the HMS Hood in the middle is also a hook for this game. __________________ That's a Burn!

02-21-09, 06:14 PM	#6
Jazer Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A few meters beneath the waves Posts: 104 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sorry for double post __________________ That's a Burn!

02-21-09, 09:10 PM	#8
Otto Heinzmeir Weps Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilhelmshaven Local Pub Posts: 361 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	My favorite was today. I attacked a light cruiser. I wasn't sure if it would sink. Couldn't stay up top to see as it was getting hot. As I am steering to avoid depth charges at a depth of about 60 meters. Here comes the cruiser just missing me with props still turning. I think he had probably dropped the charges on me just before he sunk.