Pirates of the Caribbean

BigRich · 04-02-11, 08:47 PM

Is it worth making the trip?
Given the traffic via the Panama Canal it seems such a tempting area...

Gargamel · 04-02-11, 08:49 PM

I'd say. There's probably a reason the Ubootwaffe called Operation Drumbeat "Happy Times". A search on those two topics would probably give you the results you're looking for.

mookiemookie · 04-02-11, 09:04 PM

Yes. It's tanker central in GWX. Hang out around Haiti and you'll bag a ton of them.

Gargamel · 04-02-11, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Yes. It's tanker central in GWX. Hang out around Haiti and you'll bag a ton of them.

Just watch out for falling debris......

*too soon?*

Fish In The Water · 04-02-11, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

*too soon?*

Maybe a little, but best to avoid shore leave and stay on the boat - just in case.

sharkbit · 04-03-11, 11:11 AM

Put some Jimmy Buffett on the gramaphone, break out the boat drinks for the crew, and enjoy the parade of unescorted tankers while they last.

The trip over can be a drag though. TC is your friend.

Sailor Steve · 04-03-11, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

Just watch out for falling debris......

*too soon?*

Blimps?

Gargamel · 04-03-11, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Blimps?

Theres no blank stare smiley.... soooo..... wut?

Betonov · 04-03-11, 04:17 PM

So any resuply ships in the caribiean or nearby ??

I want to visit the tanker central with my VIIB

Gargamel · 04-03-11, 04:19 PM

Go slow, 8 knots on your way over. Budget your fuel to hit Newfoundland or the canaries on your way back and hook up with those supply ships. Then you can return to the Caribbean, then return directly to base.

A type IX should be able to make it round trip on her own though.

Sailor Steve · 04-03-11, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

Theres no blank stare smiley.... soooo..... wut?

I was going to say "But watch out for the blimps", because the US Navy has K-Ships patrolling the area. You beat me to it, and when you said "watch out for falling debris" I figured you were talking about the blimps bombing you, which they will.

Gargamel · 04-03-11, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I was going to say "But watch out for the blimps", because the US Navy has K-Ships patrolling the area. You beat me to it, and when you said "watch out for falling debris" I figured you were talking about the blimps bombing you, which they will.

Oh......

no............

I meant the earthquake.......

papa_smurf · 04-04-11, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

So any resuply ships in the caribiean or nearby ??

I want to visit the tanker central with my VIIB

Get yourself a Type IX/C, which has the fuel range to get you there and back without re-supplying, but also has a larger supply of torpedo's so more can be sunk

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Obersteuermann · 04-04-11, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

Oh......

no............

I meant the earthquake.......

You heartless fiend!!!

04-04-11, 03:39 PM

It's worth it.

Hang around ED94, ED95, ED96. (Just north of Port Of Spain).

You'll have heavy tanker traffik but, you'll also be very close to 2 naval, and air bases.
The tankers run fast, and there is much ASW activity, so it's best to keep a low profile.

Any of the IX classes will make the round trip without resupply.
If not, somebody is doing something very wrong.

04-02-11, 08:47 PM	#1
BigRich Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 50 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Pirates of the Caribbean Is it worth making the trip? Given the traffic via the Panama Canal it seems such a tempting area...

04-02-11, 08:49 PM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I'd say. There's probably a reason the Ubootwaffe called Operation Drumbeat "Happy Times". A search on those two topics would probably give you the results you're looking for. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

04-02-11, 09:04 PM	#3
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Yes. It's tanker central in GWX. Hang out around Haiti and you'll bag a ton of them. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

04-03-11, 11:11 AM	#6
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Put some Jimmy Buffett on the gramaphone, break out the boat drinks for the crew, and enjoy the parade of unescorted tankers while they last. The trip over can be a drag though. TC is your friend. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

04-03-11, 04:19 PM	#10
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Go slow, 8 knots on your way over. Budget your fuel to hit Newfoundland or the canaries on your way back and hook up with those supply ships. Then you can return to the Caribbean, then return directly to base. A type IX should be able to make it round trip on her own though. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	So any resuply ships in the caribiean or nearby ?? I want to visit the tanker central with my VIIB

04-04-11, 03:39 PM	#15
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It's worth it. Hang around ED94, ED95, ED96. (Just north of Port Of Spain). You'll have heavy tanker traffik but, you'll also be very close to 2 naval, and air bases. The tankers run fast, and there is much ASW activity, so it's best to keep a low profile. Any of the IX classes will make the round trip without resupply. If not, somebody is doing something very wrong.