How do you catch up with a convoy at high speed?

DikiDino · 08-21-09, 02:41 AM

I mean sometimes when we spotted those convoy, i've encountered where i'm actually behind the convoy. So there's no way i can actually overrun them when submerge. So my concern is, after i figured out their patch line, i can barely catch up even in Flank because my speed is only 19 - 20kts.

Sometimes those task force convoy goes at 19kts or faster.

How do you deal with this scenario? I mean, its too big a piece of meat to give up even the moment you spotted them, you're already in a wrong position.

gimpy117 · 08-21-09, 02:45 AM

if you're behind them and they're over 20 knots you dont.

otherwise take a parallel course on surface out of visual range then when out ahead enough turn to intercept the projected path of the convoy and wait.

Highbury · 08-21-09, 03:42 AM

Normal procedure in this situation.

1.) Yell profanities (this may be augmented by kicking cat.)

2.) Explain to wife/gf that it is not stupid to get that upset over a game.

3.) Post rant thread about the one that got away on Subsim.

AVGWarhawk · 08-21-09, 08:25 AM

A lot of good opportunites disappeared into the distance during the war because sometimes your sub just ain't got enough butt to keep up or go around. You just have to let it go.

ETR3(SS) · 08-21-09, 08:28 AM

About the only thing you can do is call it in and hope another Captain can intercept her.

DikiDino · 08-21-09, 09:36 AM

Oh DANG!!!! If only they can make sub move faster on surface. LOL

I mean... come on its like a mobile naked girl on a car and you only have a bicycle and the chicks keeps yelling "come on" "come on".

Geezzz. i hate this kind of feeling. Very sad...

Sailor Steve · 08-21-09, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Highbury

Normal procedure in this situation.

1.) Yell profanities (this may be augmented by kicking cat.)

You have a cat on your boat?

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2.) Explain to wife/gf that it is not stupid to get that upset over a game.

:rotfl:

Silent Hunter: $40 for game, $3000 for therapy.

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3.) Post rant thread about the one that got away on Subsim.

Certainly the cheapest option, plus it gives the rest of us an oportunity to

A) Laugh at you

B) Nod our heads wisely and say "Been there, done that"

C) Hand out useless, but cool-sounding, advice, like here and now.

08-21-09, 02:41 AM	#1
DikiDino Watch Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	How do you catch up with a convoy at high speed? I mean sometimes when we spotted those convoy, i've encountered where i'm actually behind the convoy. So there's no way i can actually overrun them when submerge. So my concern is, after i figured out their patch line, i can barely catch up even in Flank because my speed is only 19 - 20kts. Sometimes those task force convoy goes at 19kts or faster. How do you deal with this scenario? I mean, its too big a piece of meat to give up even the moment you spotted them, you're already in a wrong position.

08-21-09, 02:45 AM	#2
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	if you're behind them and they're over 20 knots you dont. otherwise take a parallel course on surface out of visual range then when out ahead enough turn to intercept the projected path of the convoy and wait. __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

08-21-09, 08:28 AM	#5
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	About the only thing you can do is call it in and hope another Captain can intercept her. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

08-21-09, 03:42 AM	#3
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	Normal procedure in this situation. 1.) Yell profanities (this may be augmented by kicking cat.) 2.) Explain to wife/gf that it is not stupid to get that upset over a game. 3.) Post rant thread about the one that got away on Subsim.

08-21-09, 08:25 AM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	A lot of good opportunites disappeared into the distance during the war because sometimes your sub just ain't got enough butt to keep up or go around. You just have to let it go.

08-21-09, 09:36 AM	#6
DikiDino Watch Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Oh DANG!!!! If only they can make sub move faster on surface. LOL I mean... come on its like a mobile naked girl on a car and you only have a bicycle and the chicks keeps yelling "come on" "come on". Geezzz. i hate this kind of feeling. Very sad...