Patrol zone I can't reach

derrinurban · 03-29-10, 12:10 PM

September 1943, Brest, VIIC, I get assigned to patrol GF19. I leave harbor and plot the course. I know it is a long patrol so set speed at 8.5 - 9.0 knots (best fuel efficiency) and ask the navigator for range to end and max range at current speed. There is no possible way I can make it that far and get back. I would run out of fuel about 1000 km's from base.

I just scrapped it and went hunting southwest of england for single merchants (convoys with 5-6 destroyers seem to be my demise by this time in the war).

Has anyone else experienced unreachable patrols?

KL-alfman · 03-29-10, 12:50 PM

I'd suggest to try out "WBs Decks Awash and Fuel Economy Mod", as it adjusts speed to the wheather-conditions. in heavy seas e.g., you will only travel at about 6-7knots.

second thought: aren't there Milchkühe available on the way home?

comet61 · 03-29-10, 01:06 PM

GF19? That's way down there...not too far from the southern tip of Africa. I know a Type IX could make the trip. As for a Type VII.....? I agree, even with maximum fuel conservation, you'd be pushing the envelope. The re-supply ship at the Canary Islands might still be there in Sept 43'. If it is, you should be OK...if not...?? If you are using GWX...you will not get a penalty and lose renown for patrolling your assigned area. I rarely "follow" the patrol orders. I go where I please....

pickinthebanjo · 03-29-10, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comet61

As for a Type VII.....?

A Type VIIB can make 30000km easy

comet61 · 03-30-10, 02:50 AM

Quote:

A Type VIIB can make 30000km easy

Probably...but, I've run into a few "problems" where fuel was definitely an issue after some time. And besides...I'm not into "easy". A little apprehension and challenge

in maybe running out of fuel makes the game more fun..

derrinurban · 03-30-10, 10:20 AM

I may have been able to make it there and back but thought that if I had to chase down any targets I would be done. I would have to hope they showed up right in front or I would have to let them go in order to complete the patrol.

03-29-10, 12:10 PM	#1
derrinurban Mate Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 54 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Patrol zone I can't reach September 1943, Brest, VIIC, I get assigned to patrol GF19. I leave harbor and plot the course. I know it is a long patrol so set speed at 8.5 - 9.0 knots (best fuel efficiency) and ask the navigator for range to end and max range at current speed. There is no possible way I can make it that far and get back. I would run out of fuel about 1000 km's from base. I just scrapped it and went hunting southwest of england for single merchants (convoys with 5-6 destroyers seem to be my demise by this time in the war). Has anyone else experienced unreachable patrols?

03-29-10, 12:50 PM	#2
KL-alfman Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Weimar Posts: 930 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I'd suggest to try out "WBs Decks Awash and Fuel Economy Mod", as it adjusts speed to the wheather-conditions. in heavy seas e.g., you will only travel at about 6-7knots. second thought: aren't there Milchkühe available on the way home? __________________ Life, Liberty and Property!

03-29-10, 01:06 PM	#3
comet61 Sparky Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 151 Downloads: 240 Uploads: 0	Refuel GF19? That's way down there...not too far from the southern tip of Africa. I know a Type IX could make the trip. As for a Type VII.....? I agree, even with maximum fuel conservation, you'd be pushing the envelope. The re-supply ship at the Canary Islands might still be there in Sept 43'. If it is, you should be OK...if not...?? If you are using GWX...you will not get a penalty and lose renown for patrolling your assigned area. I rarely "follow" the patrol orders. I go where I please....

03-30-10, 10:20 AM	#6
derrinurban Mate Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 54 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I may have been able to make it there and back but thought that if I had to chase down any targets I would be done. I would have to hope they showed up right in front or I would have to let them go in order to complete the patrol.