Need history lesson

Yorktown_Class · 05-10-08, 12:58 PM

I am using GWX 2.1,and was wondering about a radio message,a sub is requesting an escort into base,I was just wondering why they did this,or did this really happen??

Just curious...Thanks

3Jane · 05-10-08, 01:27 PM

Normaly, mine escorts to guide the u-boat through the cleared paths.

Sailor Steve · 05-10-08, 01:40 PM

Also for extra anti-aircraft protection. In the full-length 5-hour version of Das Boot, in the first shot of U-96 at sea the over-voice narration by Lt. Werner says "We have left the escorts behind."

More to the point, here is a shot from the 1941 German movie U-boote Westvarts, showing the real u-boat used in the movie alongside a real escort vessel. Sorry it's so small. I tried resizing it but it wouldn't take for some reason.

HW3 · 05-10-08, 02:16 PM

They needed the escorts to guide them through their own mine fields and anti sub nets, as well as to make sure the path was clear of any mines the British might have dropped off overnight. And as Sailor Steve said, extra anti-aircraft protection.

Yorktown_Class · 05-10-08, 02:25 PM

Thanks fellas,wasn't sure what is was...Thank you

LordNeuro"Serbia" · 05-10-08, 03:07 PM

I think theat shore will bee nice too see in sh3. I now theat probably immposobole but shore would bee a nice addon. Thean agein in the beginig nothing was possibole and thean look what good man deed. Theay make the sh3 bee whte is it today. There is allways a hope theat we will resive a escort whaen returning from patrol.

Jimbuna · 05-10-08, 03:43 PM

Generally if a boat was seriously damaged and had wounded aboard they would be met and a doctor transferred as well as giving additional AA help.

Sometimes planes would also fly a CAP in support too.

Sailor Steve · 05-10-08, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LordNeuro"Serbia"

I think theat shore will bee nice too see in sh3. I now theat probably immposobole but shore would bee a nice addon. Thean agein in the beginig nothing was possibole and thean look what good man deed. Theay make the sh3 bee whte is it today. There is allways a hope theat we will resive a escort whaen returning from patrol.

There have been escorts in SH3 since Rubini's first Harbor Traffic Mod almost three years ago. You have them in GWX, and you'd better follow them; all the harbors have friendly minefields and subnets.

Jimbuna · 05-12-08, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LordNeuro"Serbia"

I think theat shore will bee nice too see in sh3. I now theat probably immposobole but shore would bee a nice addon. Thean agein in the beginig nothing was possibole and thean look what good man deed. Theay make the sh3 bee whte is it today. There is allways a hope theat we will resive a escort whaen returning from patrol.

The escorts in GWX have been scripted in on a continuous loop 24/7......heave to outside the harbour and one will eventually reach you...just follow it in

Schwuppes · 05-12-08, 03:43 AM

I never follow the escorts... I just look at the minefield and sub net map and keep a good distance from them when leaving port.

Sailor Steve · 05-12-08, 01:39 PM

I always follow the escorts. I just think it's cool to do so.

Von Manteuffel · 05-12-08, 02:40 PM

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The escorts in GWX have been scripted in on a continuous loop 24/7......heave to outside the harbour and one will eventually reach you...just follow it in

Just a thought - Since the escorts are on a fixed loop, would it be possible at the beginning of a mission, before leaving your berth, to order your Navigation Officer to "follow escort" and then have your boat automatically follow the escort ( until such time as you decide to break away by taking control yourself again) We can already set courses to waypoints and the Kiel Canal "fixed routes" are masterful, so I think it could be done.

Unfortunately it's probably beyond my modding abilities, but if someone would care to point me in the right direction re. which files etc, I'm willing to explore the idea.

05-10-08, 12:58 PM	#1
Yorktown_Class Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 263 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	Need history lesson I am using GWX 2.1,and was wondering about a radio message,a sub is requesting an escort into base,I was just wondering why they did this,or did this really happen?? Just curious...Thanks __________________ David

05-10-08, 01:27 PM	#2
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Normaly, mine escorts to guide the u-boat through the cleared paths. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan)

05-10-08, 01:40 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Also for extra anti-aircraft protection. In the full-length 5-hour version of Das Boot, in the first shot of U-96 at sea the over-voice narration by Lt. Werner says "We have left the escorts behind." More to the point, here is a shot from the 1941 German movie U-boote Westvarts, showing the real u-boat used in the movie alongside a real escort vessel. Sorry it's so small. I tried resizing it but it wouldn't take for some reason. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo Last edited by Sailor Steve; 05-10-08 at 01:56 PM.

05-10-08, 02:16 PM	#4
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	They needed the escorts to guide them through their own mine fields and anti sub nets, as well as to make sure the path was clear of any mines the British might have dropped off overnight. And as Sailor Steve said, extra anti-aircraft protection. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

05-10-08, 02:25 PM	#5
Yorktown_Class Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 263 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	Thanks fellas,wasn't sure what is was...Thank you __________________ David

05-10-08, 03:07 PM	#6
LordNeuro"Serbia" Chief Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 328 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Shore will be nice I think theat shore will bee nice too see in sh3. I now theat probably immposobole but shore would bee a nice addon. Thean agein in the beginig nothing was possibole and thean look what good man deed. Theay make the sh3 bee whte is it today. There is allways a hope theat we will resive a escort whaen returning from patrol. __________________

05-10-08, 03:43 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Generally if a boat was seriously damaged and had wounded aboard they would be met and a doctor transferred as well as giving additional AA help. Sometimes planes would also fly a CAP in support too. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-12-08, 03:43 AM	#10
Schwuppes 中国水兵 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 279 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	I never follow the escorts... I just look at the minefield and sub net map and keep a good distance from them when leaving port. __________________ E8400 @ 4.00Ghz standard vCore, Gigabyte P35C DS3R @ 445 Mhz, Leadtek GTX 280, 3 x 1GB Kingston DDR2 800 @ 890Mhz, 250GB +160GB HDD, Terratec DMX 6fire 24/96, Silverstone ST60F 600W, Logitech Z-5500 THX

05-12-08, 01:39 PM	#11
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I always follow the escorts. I just think it's cool to do so. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo