WoS find long lat on map

alien1234 · 05-07-17, 05:25 AM

Hi, I have received a message after sending a stat report. the message was in yellow saying go to Lat 58 50 N Long 3 3 W course 196 investigate. I dont have a clue how this lat long works any way. Atm I saved game and location im at is on the border to AM13/14 my map works with grid references and would be easier for messages to be put in that format. So how do I find those cords on my map? Thanks

HW3 · 05-07-17, 10:54 AM

Did you just sink something before sending the status report? If so that is where the message is sending you. The Long3 3W refers to the numbers at the top and bottom of your map with the lines running up and down. W means West, N means North. The Lat 58 50 numbers are on the side of your map. In this case, 50 will be almost to the 59 number whereas the 3 would be about halfway between the 3W and 4W. It is good to learn how to read Latitude and Longitude as most ship and convoy messages in your captains log use these locations.

alien1234 · 05-07-17, 11:59 AM

hi, no I hadent sunk anything, I managed to use a real online map that did lat long the cords were 200 miles east of where I was, I did go to the area and searched around but found nothing

lunario · 05-07-17, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alien1234

hi, no I hadent sunk anything, I managed to use a real online map that did lat long the cords were 200 miles east of where I was, I did go to the area and searched around but found nothing

I believe the Lat and Long in the game is different from real life?
Did you use the real navigation?
If so then you should be able to determine the Lat and Long by your own previous locations. Move your mouse there it will show you the numbers.
You can find the grid of Lat Long in the Nav map.
Use the length of the grid to add/decrease to your own position to determine the position of your target. draw a line from that point to determine the course of the target. Get ahead of it and wait.
The grid itself is not acurate. I learned that by missing couple of radio contacts

Xurf · 05-08-17, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alien1234

Hi, I have received a message after sending a stat report. the message was in yellow saying go to Lat 58 50 N Long 3 3 W course 196 investigate. I dont have a clue how this lat long works any way. Atm I saved game and location im at is on the border to AM13/14 my map works with grid references and would be easier for messages to be put in that format. So how do I find those cords on my map? Thanks

Hello Alien1234.

What you got are coordinates. To find the location given you will need to learn how to read them. There is a tool in the modpack (a red like square) which will assist you in doing so.
There is a video POTUS uploaded to youtube which teaches you exactly how to read the position in game. I advice you to watch all of his videos specially if you aim to play with high realism.
Here is the link:

In the this video he talks about many charts in game and how to use them. The part about coordinates is more at the end.

Hope this helps. It helped me!

alien1234 · 05-10-17, 11:38 AM

Hi, thanks il take a look

vdr1981 · 05-11-17, 10:29 AM

Finding lat/long coordinates, example...

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunario

I believe the Lat and Long in the game is different from real life?

No...

mikaelanderlund · 05-11-17, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

Finding lat/long coordinates, example...

Is that example really correct?

finchOU · 05-12-17, 12:40 AM

Should be E 29 15 I think...based off what I see.

vdr1981 · 05-12-17, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finchOU

Should be E 29 15 I think...based off what I see.

Right...My mistake!

72deg35'N 25deg15'E .

Wolf1978 · 03-30-19, 04:05 AM

On my map on the top and bottom im missing the grid line numbers..i cant figure out what grid im in...? does the setting have to be a certain way?

Aktungbby · 03-30-19, 03:12 PM

Wolf1978!

bstanko6 · 03-30-19, 03:59 PM

If you scroll in too close you will lose the coordinates. If that is not the problem, check your patches. You can choose different colors for Lat Lon!

RuthBaillargeon · 08-19-21, 05:02 AM

Latitude and Longitude are the units that represent the coordinates at geographic coordinate system. To make a search, use the name of a place, city, state, or address, or click the location on the map to find lat-long coordinates.

05-07-17, 05:25 AM	#1
alien1234 Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	WoS find long lat on map Hi, I have received a message after sending a stat report. the message was in yellow saying go to Lat 58 50 N Long 3 3 W course 196 investigate. I dont have a clue how this lat long works any way. Atm I saved game and location im at is on the border to AM13/14 my map works with grid references and would be easier for messages to be put in that format. So how do I find those cords on my map? Thanks

05-07-17, 10:54 AM	#2
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Did you just sink something before sending the status report? If so that is where the message is sending you. The Long3 3W refers to the numbers at the top and bottom of your map with the lines running up and down. W means West, N means North. The Lat 58 50 numbers are on the side of your map. In this case, 50 will be almost to the 59 number whereas the 3 would be about halfway between the 3W and 4W. It is good to learn how to read Latitude and Longitude as most ship and convoy messages in your captains log use these locations. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

05-12-17, 12:40 AM	#9
finchOU Samurai Navy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 571 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Should be E 29 15 I think...based off what I see. __________________ Intel i7-2700K-3.50GHz, 16 GB RAM, 2 xGTX 560,2GB,SLI,2 TB HD The Wolves of Steel 1.06 The Wolves of Steel 1.06 Update 05c

03-30-19, 04:05 AM	#11
Wolf1978 Nub Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 2 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	mIssing long and lat On my map on the top and bottom im missing the grid line numbers..i cant figure out what grid im in...? does the setting have to be a certain way?

03-30-19, 03:12 PM	#12
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,009 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard! Wolf1978! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

05-07-17, 11:59 AM	#3
alien1234 Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	hi, no I hadent sunk anything, I managed to use a real online map that did lat long the cords were 200 miles east of where I was, I did go to the area and searched around but found nothing

05-10-17, 11:38 AM	#6
alien1234 Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Hi, thanks il take a look

03-30-19, 03:59 PM	#13
bstanko6 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Murwik Naval Academy Posts: 2,130 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 13	If you scroll in too close you will lose the coordinates. If that is not the problem, check your patches. You can choose different colors for Lat Lon!

08-19-21, 05:02 AM	#14
RuthBaillargeon Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 10 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Latitude and Longitude are the units that represent the coordinates at geographic coordinate system. To make a search, use the name of a place, city, state, or address, or click the location on the map to find lat-long coordinates.