Subs have to start somewhere

geetrue · 02-22-07, 01:05 PM

The whole world map is included in SH4 ... Electric Boat is in New London, Conn
and just on the other side of the river Thames, is the submarine base in Groton, Conn,
but it is called New London Naval Submarine Base.

Here's some basic information to help orientate you to the original home base for your new fleet boat ...

We may even be able to take off from here someday.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...new_london.htm

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On the east bank of the Thames River near Groton, CT, New London Naval Submarine Base was the birthplace of the submarine force. It was originally a Navy yard, converted to a submarine base in 1916, and greatly expanded in World War II.

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Today the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE NLON) is located on the east side of Thames River in Groton CT. All submariners in today's Navy will be stationed here for training and perhaps a tour onboard a fast attack submarine or with a pre-commissioning crew while their new submarine is under construction.

hyperion2206 · 02-22-07, 01:08 PM

The question is: will we be able to take command of a sub built on the east coast and transfer it to the Pacific? They've modeled NY so I hope I can take my sub from Groton to Pearl.

Barkhorn1x · 02-22-07, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperion2206

The question is: will we be able to take command of a sub built on the east coast and transfer it to the Pacific? They've modeled NY so I hope I can take my sub from Groton to Pearl.

I'll meet up w/ you in Pearl if that's OK Capt'n as I prefer to leave the sightseeing to the tourists.

Hey, any 1x enthusiasts going to go this route if it's available?

:rotfl:

Barkhorn.

hyperion2206 · 02-22-07, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Barkhorn1x

Hey, any 1x enthusiasts going to go this route if it's available?

:rotfl:

Barkhorn.

And no shortcuts, you have to take the route around Cape Horn.

Sailor Steve · 02-22-07, 05:04 PM

I don't have to go that far. I have the secret maps for the Northwest Passage.

Tigrone · 02-22-07, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I don't have to go that far. I have the secret maps for the Northwest Passage.

A fleet boat's too big for a freight train, right?

Duli · 02-23-07, 04:06 AM

Probably, yes. I believe they went through Panama Canal, didn`t they?

Sailor Steve · 02-23-07, 11:47 AM

You believe correctly.

Boris · 02-23-07, 12:03 PM

We can only hope that we can believe the same for SH4

Tigrone · 02-23-07, 03:10 PM

"A fleet boat's too big for a freight train, right?"

I'm sorry guys, it's a facetious remark. I was just joking. I shouldn't really try that. A fleet boat is quite a large ship and is way too big for a flat-car.

Getting to the Atlantic will be a once in a life-time (The bear went over the mountian to see what he could see.) trip for most people, especially if the only way there is around the capes, the Horn or Good Hope.

You know, I never looked: did anyone model a Panama passageway in SH3? I've never seen it mentioned, and it had not occured to me before. I've a soft spot for the old canal, as I was stationed there in the 60's, and once paddled through in rubber boats following a sub through when we were doing small boat training. Gatun Lock was our IP for the Gatun drop zone next to the old French Canal and tidal basin. Trying to get out of an antique C-46 Air-Commando with full dive gear and a parachute on was an experience.

Boris · 02-23-07, 03:34 PM

Yeah, the worlds major canals were modded into SH3, and are present in most of the current supermods including GWX.

But they're no more than glorified rivers, with no locks to speak of.

geetrue · 02-23-07, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigrone

"A fleet boat's too big for a freight train, right?"

But not too big for a barge ... they use to build WWII boats in Winconsin and barge them down the Miss to the Gulf of Mexico.

Tigrone · 02-23-07, 04:13 PM

Thanks Boris,
I'm going to go look. I ought be able to pick up some trade off Cartegena or Maracaibo along the way. My IX ought to have enough fuel to make it there and back again if I'm careful. Any idea what the air cover is like off Colon? That was one of the most heavily defended places in the world, and I don't think any German or Japanese ever risked approaching it.

"... they use to build WWII boats in Winconsin"

Wisconsin!?

Geetrue, did anyone ever put a sub of any type, maybe training, on the Great Lakes?

Barkhorn1x · 02-23-07, 05:03 PM

Manitowoc Wisconsin to be exact.

http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi...x?id=WI.ManSub

Barkhorn.

Drokkon · 02-23-07, 10:03 PM

In the discription of the game on the UK CE, it sounds like you will be warped to your patrol zone like the first SH. I believe it said 5 detailed maps. I'll recheck this though.

I guess it's 15 maps. This maybe for scenarios only though.

02-22-07, 01:08 PM	#2
hyperion2206 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	The question is: will we be able to take command of a sub built on the east coast and transfer it to the Pacific? They've modeled NY so I hope I can take my sub from Groton to Pearl. __________________ Career of Captain Jack Shaftoe:

02-22-07, 05:04 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I don't have to go that far. I have the secret maps for the Northwest Passage. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-23-07, 04:06 AM	#7
Duli Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Novo mesto, Slovenia Posts: 198 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Probably, yes. I believe they went through Panama Canal, didn`t they? __________________

02-23-07, 11:47 AM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	You believe correctly. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-23-07, 03:10 PM	#10
Tigrone Commander Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 470 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	It was just a joke. "A fleet boat's too big for a freight train, right?" I'm sorry guys, it's a facetious remark. I was just joking. I shouldn't really try that. A fleet boat is quite a large ship and is way too big for a flat-car. Getting to the Atlantic will be a once in a life-time (The bear went over the mountian to see what he could see.) trip for most people, especially if the only way there is around the capes, the Horn or Good Hope. You know, I never looked: did anyone model a Panama passageway in SH3? I've never seen it mentioned, and it had not occured to me before. I've a soft spot for the old canal, as I was stationed there in the 60's, and once paddled through in rubber boats following a sub through when we were doing small boat training. Gatun Lock was our IP for the Gatun drop zone next to the old French Canal and tidal basin. Trying to get out of an antique C-46 Air-Commando with full dive gear and a parachute on was an experience. __________________ Commander Hiram Cassedy: "Tigrone has saved the Air Force and is now returning to Iwo Jima with 28 rescued zoomies." B-29 SNUFFY & THE SHIF'LESS SKONKS among them. I've a broom at the mast said he, for the broom is a sign for me, that wherever I go, I sweep the mighty sea.

02-23-07, 12:03 PM	#9
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	We can only hope that we can believe the same for SH4

02-23-07, 03:34 PM	#11
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Yeah, the worlds major canals were modded into SH3, and are present in most of the current supermods including GWX. But they're no more than glorified rivers, with no locks to speak of.

02-23-07, 04:13 PM	#13
Tigrone Commander Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 470 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Thank's Boris, I'm going to go look. Thanks Boris, I'm going to go look. I ought be able to pick up some trade off Cartegena or Maracaibo along the way. My IX ought to have enough fuel to make it there and back again if I'm careful. Any idea what the air cover is like off Colon? That was one of the most heavily defended places in the world, and I don't think any German or Japanese ever risked approaching it. "... they use to build WWII boats in Winconsin" Wisconsin!? Geetrue, did anyone ever put a sub of any type, maybe training, on the Great Lakes? __________________ Commander Hiram Cassedy: "Tigrone has saved the Air Force and is now returning to Iwo Jima with 28 rescued zoomies." B-29 SNUFFY & THE SHIF'LESS SKONKS among them. I've a broom at the mast said he, for the broom is a sign for me, that wherever I go, I sweep the mighty sea.

02-23-07, 05:03 PM	#14
Barkhorn1x Captain Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Davie, FL Grid DM 23 Posts: 544 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Manitowoc Wisconsin to be exact. http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi...x?id=WI.ManSub Barkhorn.

02-23-07, 10:03 PM	#15
Drokkon Loader Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 90 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In the discription of the game on the UK CE, it sounds like you will be warped to your patrol zone like the first SH. I believe it said 5 detailed maps. I'll recheck this though. I guess it's 15 maps. This maybe for scenarios only though. __________________