Strategy on attacking convoys

Hydeforce · 11-18-12, 02:51 PM

I've been playing SHV for a while now, but i've never been able to figure out a good strategy for attacking convoys, both escorted and unescorted.

You guys feel like sharing some of your strategies?

Cybermat47 · 11-18-12, 05:14 PM

Early in the war (1939-1941) attack on the surface; loose your torpedoes, then get your boat out of there.

From 1943-1945, submerged attacks maybe.

GT182 · 11-18-12, 10:51 PM

Always try to have a convoy coming head on at you if you can. Head right in amongst them all and let loose. Inside the convoy protects you as the escorts have a tough time picking you up with all the mayhem going on. Sounds of explosions, sinking ships, and all the rest changing course masks your location to a degree.

And better yet....If you can get near a ship that's sinking very slowly, stay put as it's great cover. Escorts won't come close enough to depth charge you and you can pick them off with your torpedos. If you're lucky enough to sink all the escorts and have a good idea the remaining cargo ship are unarmed [early war], you can chalk up even more tonnage with your deckgun once you run out of torpedos. And you can also chase them down if you have to.

Fish In The Water · 11-19-12, 12:14 PM

Early on I like to attack on the surface at night. For realism, (and a lower silhouette), make sure the moon's not behind you and sneak in decks awash.

Once inside, the convoy provides lovely cover, so you can light 'em up at will as the escorts have a tough time sniffing you out amongst all the friendlies.

Good luck and happy hunting!

GT182 · 11-19-12, 01:22 PM

I forgot to say I always attack submerged. I've never had any luck making an attack while surfaced.... night or day. Surfaced during the day IMO is asking for trouble....big trouble. At night you might be lucky once, after that you're asking for trouble. Especially if it ends up you're attacking a Task Force. I don't believe any Uboat Kaptain during WWII would take the chance attacking a convoy surfaced. A lone ship yes, but only if it can be seen they aren't armed.

unterseemann · 11-21-12, 04:14 PM

' I don't believe any Uboat Kaptain during WWII would take the chance attacking a convoy surfaced. A lone ship yes, but only if it can be seen they aren't armed. '

Hum, never heard about Otto Kretschmer (at least...)??

http://uboat.net/men/kretschmer.htm

Gerald · 11-21-12, 04:16 PM

GT182 · 11-21-12, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unterseemann

Hum, never heard about Otto Kretschmer (at least...)??

http://uboat.net/men/kretschmer.htm

Yes he would and did, but from what I read only at night. And I still I don't believe any Kaptain would during daylight hours. Not even Silent Otto.

Kazuaki · 12-12-12, 01:53 PM

i am a bit rust after 1 year or two without the game but i always try to anticipate their paths and then i attack them while under the water because they can use cannons and other stuff to blow your submarine down.
but if you find a merchant ship or two lonely withou any scorts keep torpedos with u use the 88mm and shoot everything.

11-18-12, 02:51 PM	#1
Hydeforce Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Strategy on attacking convoys I've been playing SHV for a while now, but i've never been able to figure out a good strategy for attacking convoys, both escorted and unescorted. You guys feel like sharing some of your strategies?

11-18-12, 05:14 PM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Early in the war (1939-1941) attack on the surface; loose your torpedoes, then get your boat out of there. From 1943-1945, submerged attacks maybe. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

11-18-12, 10:51 PM	#3
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Always try to have a convoy coming head on at you if you can. Head right in amongst them all and let loose. Inside the convoy protects you as the escorts have a tough time picking you up with all the mayhem going on. Sounds of explosions, sinking ships, and all the rest changing course masks your location to a degree. And better yet....If you can get near a ship that's sinking very slowly, stay put as it's great cover. Escorts won't come close enough to depth charge you and you can pick them off with your torpedos. If you're lucky enough to sink all the escorts and have a good idea the remaining cargo ship are unarmed [early war], you can chalk up even more tonnage with your deckgun once you run out of torpedos. And you can also chase them down if you have to. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

11-19-12, 12:14 PM	#4
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	Early on I like to attack on the surface at night. For realism, (and a lower silhouette), make sure the moon's not behind you and sneak in decks awash. Once inside, the convoy provides lovely cover, so you can light 'em up at will as the escorts have a tough time sniffing you out amongst all the friendlies. Good luck and happy hunting! __________________ "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell.

11-19-12, 01:22 PM	#5
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I forgot to say I always attack submerged. I've never had any luck making an attack while surfaced.... night or day. Surfaced during the day IMO is asking for trouble....big trouble. At night you might be lucky once, after that you're asking for trouble. Especially if it ends up you're attacking a Task Force. I don't believe any Uboat Kaptain during WWII would take the chance attacking a convoy surfaced. A lone ship yes, but only if it can be seen they aren't armed. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

11-21-12, 04:14 PM	#6
unterseemann Soundman Join Date: May 2005 Location: lyon, france Posts: 144 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	' I don't believe any Uboat Kaptain during WWII would take the chance attacking a convoy surfaced. A lone ship yes, but only if it can be seen they aren't armed. ' Hum, never heard about Otto Kretschmer (at least...)?? http://uboat.net/men/kretschmer.htm __________________

11-21-12, 04:16 PM	#7
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim Hydeforce! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-12-12, 01:53 PM	#9
Kazuaki Watch Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brazil!! Posts: 15 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	i am a bit rust after 1 year or two without the game but i always try to anticipate their paths and then i attack them while under the water because they can use cannons and other stuff to blow your submarine down. but if you find a merchant ship or two lonely withou any scorts keep torpedos with u use the 88mm and shoot everything.