RN sinks the Nelson

UnderseaLcpl · 07-10-08, 08:30 PM

So I intercept a convoy in BF13 (I think, it was in the Irish Sea). I only have 6 torpedoes left because I used the rest on single ships. The patrol was pretty disappointing. When I get into periscope view of the convoy I am thrilled to discover that at the center lies a "Nelson" or one of those other class BB's that looks like it.
I spend the whole time getting into firing range and nail it woth 2 impact torps set at 5m and 2 mags set for beneath her keel (11m or somewhere in there) They all hit forward of the third turret.
My stern tube misses a fat tanker because I wasn't paying attention whe I fired it but the inevitable sinking of this BB makes it all worthwhile. I decide to remain in the area to make sure I get credit for the kill.
An escort shows up to bother me and I go deep to evade detection. Sadly for him, he detects me anyway and begins attacking so I sink him with my last torpedo.
Two more escorts make for my position so I dive to 40m and position myself beneath the immobilized BB to evade detection.
Amazingly they detect me anyway and begin circling the half-sunk ship. At first my plan was to wait them out but after an hour of 1x waiting I decided to just get out of there. But I could not leave without that ship sinking.
I decided on a clever plan. The sea was a flat calm so I went to periscope depth right next to the BB and the DDs opened fire on my periscope as I imagined they would. Their frequently misplaced shots struck the battleship and sank it.
After this I went to within 5m of the bottom and crept away.
I escaped but to my dismay I was not credited with the sinking

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I just wish I had gotten some screenshots.

bookworm_020 · 07-13-08, 11:03 PM

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I escaped but to my dismay I was not credited with the sinking

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You escaped! That's your reward! The destroyer captains get the Iorn cross for their effots!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Frank0001 · 07-14-08, 07:03 AM

D'oh! That's bad luck

Fortunately, you got away, and the RN has lost another Nelson

I thought RN ships would engage eachother, if they accidently hit one another?

Brag · 07-14-08, 10:36 AM

It would have been nice to see the Nelson respond and sink a few destroyers.

Anyway, clever stratagem, Bookworm. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Give the man a tea cozy.

Jimbuna · 07-14-08, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brag

It would have been nice to see the Nelson respond and sink a few destroyers.

Anyway, clever stratagem, Bookworm. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Give the man a tea cozy.

Frank0001 · 07-14-08, 11:23 AM

I wonder where Jimbuna keeps getting those from...

Sailor Steve · 07-14-08, 05:59 PM

I know, but I'm not one to use that type of language in a public forum.

Jimbuna · 07-15-08, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank0001

I wonder where Jimbuna keeps getting those from...

07-10-08, 08:30 PM	#1
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RN sinks the Nelson So I intercept a convoy in BF13 (I think, it was in the Irish Sea). I only have 6 torpedoes left because I used the rest on single ships. The patrol was pretty disappointing. When I get into periscope view of the convoy I am thrilled to discover that at the center lies a "Nelson" or one of those other class BB's that looks like it. I spend the whole time getting into firing range and nail it woth 2 impact torps set at 5m and 2 mags set for beneath her keel (11m or somewhere in there) They all hit forward of the third turret. My stern tube misses a fat tanker because I wasn't paying attention whe I fired it but the inevitable sinking of this BB makes it all worthwhile. I decide to remain in the area to make sure I get credit for the kill. An escort shows up to bother me and I go deep to evade detection. Sadly for him, he detects me anyway and begins attacking so I sink him with my last torpedo. Two more escorts make for my position so I dive to 40m and position myself beneath the immobilized BB to evade detection. Amazingly they detect me anyway and begin circling the half-sunk ship. At first my plan was to wait them out but after an hour of 1x waiting I decided to just get out of there. But I could not leave without that ship sinking. I decided on a clever plan. The sea was a flat calm so I went to periscope depth right next to the BB and the DDs opened fire on my periscope as I imagined they would. Their frequently misplaced shots struck the battleship and sank it. After this I went to within 5m of the bottom and crept away. I escaped but to my dismay I was not credited with the sinking . I just wish I had gotten some screenshots. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-14-08, 07:03 AM	#3
Frank0001 Chief Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 317 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	D'oh! That's bad luck Fortunately, you got away, and the RN has lost another Nelson I thought RN ships would engage eachother, if they accidently hit one another? __________________ Snipers of the Seas One eel - one Kill

07-14-08, 10:36 AM	#4
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	It would have been nice to see the Nelson respond and sink a few destroyers. Anyway, clever stratagem, Bookworm. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Give the man a tea cozy. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

07-14-08, 11:23 AM	#6
Frank0001 Chief Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 317 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I wonder where Jimbuna keeps getting those from... __________________ Snipers of the Seas One eel - one Kill

07-14-08, 05:59 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I know, but I'm not one to use that type of language in a public forum. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo