history question

[fromhell]

probably wrong forum for this, but i wonder if anyone know what was the average number of days for shore leave between patrols for the uboat crews?

many thanks

[Sailor Steve]

I looked and couldn't find anything other than a passing reference that indicated that after cleaning the boat for the repair crews they were pretty free until the next sailing. I would assume that they did have shore duties such as refresher courses in their specialty and learning the newest equipment. My own experience was of having two or three days totally free and the rest involved shipboard duties, study and free time, but on board so never truly free.

[fromhell]

thanks Sailor Steve, one other question, how long on average was it between patrols for the uboats, please.

many thanks.

[Commander Mysenses]

Read this thread,
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...hlight=patrols

[fromhell]

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Read this thread,
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...hlight=patrols

[/QUOT


yes thanks, but i was asking a historical question, not about the game, but what was actually done.

[TheBeast]

Originally Posted by fromhell

yes thanks, but i was asking a historical question, not about the game, but what was actually done.

There is no such thing as a set amount of shore leave. Everything is determined from combat requirements, combat readiness and reuired maintenance.
If at all possible, a good commander will almost always do what he can to ensure his men get what they need for moral.

[Commander Mysenses]

Originally Posted by fromhell

i was asking a historical question, not about the game, but what was actually done.

if you read the thread you'd see the history and references are talked about. uboat.net would be a good stopping off point.