Cruising trough the Channel in 1940

Chisum · 09-01-08, 02:01 PM

It is quite possible and very easily.

Returning patrol, I stopped at Bordeaux for refueling.
Then I returned to my base, Wilhelmshaven.
Only one road: the Channel.

Watch it on the pics.

The beginning of the trip is easy to do, while surface and good speed.

It further increases the speed to go to Boulogne

The "S-Boot" protect our trip.

Now, en route to Calais.

We remain very near the coast

En route to Dunkirk, full speed and surfaced yet !

August 40, it's actually the battle for Brittain. Raid over England.

From here to Wilhelmshaven, there is no more problem. We went through !

And we return home three days after leaving Bordeaux.
It was between August 12 and August 15, 1940.

That's all.

Jimbuna · 09-01-08, 02:17 PM

What version of the game :hmm:

Chisum · 09-01-08, 02:18 PM

GWX 1.03 actually.
Why Jim ?

Edit: note that BdU sent me a message authorizing me to go and affirming that the passage was cleared.
He was.

Tomcat84 · 09-01-08, 02:22 PM

Broad daylight! Gutsy

I did it too (heading the other way after departing Kiel), but I timed it so the trickiest part was done at night. Had to dive once for some british torpedo boats but no problems otherwise

i ran GWX 2.1 btw. Also after the Bdu message saying it was possible.

Jimbuna · 09-01-08, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chisum

GWX 1.03 actually.
Why Jim ?

Edit: note that BdU sent me a message authorizing me to go and affirming that the passage was cleared.
He was.

I was just thinking that it looked a little too easy if you were playing GWX2.1

meduza · 09-01-08, 02:53 PM

I also passed through the Channel a few times in 1940, and Gibraltar in 1941, surfaced, but during the night. I don't think I would do the same in broad daylight.

BTW nice pics.

Chisum · 09-01-08, 03:18 PM

Thanks Meduza.

Jim, it will be more difficult on 2.1 ?
Are you sure that the English were sunbathing on the French beaches in August 1940 ?
:p

Edit: oh Meduza, I want also try to the Gibraltar passage. But I don't know if I can go trough, stop in a german base and after be affected to a mediteranean Flottilas.
If i start from Wilhelmshaven(or French bases) and ask for mutation, can I go to my new base by de Gibraltar detroit or am i directly positionnd in Mediteranean ???
It will be good if I can receive an order to go in Mediteranean sea, you know what I mean ?

Jimbuna · 09-01-08, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chisum

Thanks Meduza.

Jim, it will be more difficult on 2.1 ?
Are you sure that the English were sunbathing on the French beaches in August 1940 ?
:p

Edit: oh Meduza, I want also try to the Gibraltar passage. But I don't know if I can go trough, stop in a german base and after be affected to a mediteranean Flottilas.
If i start from Wilhelmshaven(or French bases) and ask for mutation, can I go to my new base by de Gibraltar detroit or am i directly positionnd in Mediteranean ???
It will be good if I can receive an order to go in Mediteranean sea, you know what I mean ?

LOL

meduza · 09-01-08, 03:59 PM

Chisum, you can pass through the Straight of Gibraltar and dock at the German base, but you'll still be assigned to your current flotilla and have to go back through the Straight.

Unless of course, you ask for transfer to Mediterranean flotilla after docking.

Regarding the orders for going through Gibraltar, you'll receive them only if you command the U 96.

Chisum · 09-01-08, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meduza

Unless of course, you ask for transfer to Mediterranean flotilla after docking.

Are you sure ?
Last time(when refueling at Bordeaux) it was not possible to be mutted.

Quote:

Regarding the orders for going through Gibraltar, you'll receive them only if you command the U 96.

LOL !

Brag · 09-01-08, 04:21 PM

Well done, Herr Kaleun!

meduza · 09-01-08, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chisum

Quote:

Originally Posted by meduza

Unless of course, you ask for transfer to Mediterranean flotilla after docking.

Are you sure ?
Last time(when refueling at Bordeaux) it was not possible to be mutted.

:hmm: I'm not sure, maybe you can apply for transfer from your home port only. I hope someone who knows will give us the answer.

Jimbuna · 09-02-08, 04:52 AM

To qualify for a transfer you have to have completed 3 patrols or spent 6 months in your present Flotilla.

predavolk · 09-02-08, 07:52 AM

Nicely done! I navigated the channel in 1940, 100% GWX 2.0. It's not too difficult early on, you just have to stay out of the path of destroyers. A lot of the surface ships you encounter are patrol boats that lack sonar, so you're good. In fact, I've done it twice. The first time, I surfaced at night without checking the surface and got ambushed by a patrol boat and a corvette! Luckily, flank ahead, some quick gunning, and I escaped with only minor damage. Fun times!

U-snafu · 09-02-08, 12:03 PM

Chisum--nice last pic of the "return to home".

I also was able to make a run through the channel in GWX 2.1.

IT was in very stormy weather and rough seas & to be honest I cheated a little--when entering the "entrance" & exit" of the channel I "swam" a little ahead of my sub in f12 to check for possible mines in my path. (I know --not proud of it

)

09-01-08, 02:01 PM	#1
Chisum Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bastogne, Belgium Posts: 716 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Cruising trough the Channel in 1940 It is quite possible and very easily. Returning patrol, I stopped at Bordeaux for refueling. Then I returned to my base, Wilhelmshaven. Only one road: the Channel. Watch it on the pics. The beginning of the trip is easy to do, while surface and good speed. It further increases the speed to go to Boulogne The "S-Boot" protect our trip. Now, en route to Calais. We remain very near the coast En route to Dunkirk, full speed and surfaced yet ! August 40, it's actually the battle for Brittain. Raid over England. From here to Wilhelmshaven, there is no more problem. We went through ! And we return home three days after leaving Bordeaux. It was between August 12 and August 15, 1940. That's all. __________________ [http://simus-paradise.forumactif.com/silent-hunter-iii-f12/

09-01-08, 02:17 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What version of the game :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-01-08, 02:18 PM	#3
Chisum Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bastogne, Belgium Posts: 716 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	GWX 1.03 actually. Why Jim ? Edit: note that BdU sent me a message authorizing me to go and affirming that the passage was cleared. He was. __________________ [http://simus-paradise.forumactif.com/silent-hunter-iii-f12/

09-01-08, 03:18 PM	#7
Chisum Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bastogne, Belgium Posts: 716 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Thanks Meduza. Jim, it will be more difficult on 2.1 ? Are you sure that the English were sunbathing on the French beaches in August 1940 ? :p Edit: oh Meduza, I want also try to the Gibraltar passage. But I don't know if I can go trough, stop in a german base and after be affected to a mediteranean Flottilas. If i start from Wilhelmshaven(or French bases) and ask for mutation, can I go to my new base by de Gibraltar detroit or am i directly positionnd in Mediteranean ??? It will be good if I can receive an order to go in Mediteranean sea, you know what I mean ? __________________ [http://simus-paradise.forumactif.com/silent-hunter-iii-f12/

09-01-08, 04:21 PM	#11
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Well done, Herr Kaleun! __________________ 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/

09-01-08, 02:22 PM	#4
Tomcat84 Watch Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 19 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Broad daylight! Gutsy I did it too (heading the other way after departing Kiel), but I timed it so the trickiest part was done at night. Had to dive once for some british torpedo boats but no problems otherwise i ran GWX 2.1 btw. Also after the Bdu message saying it was possible.

09-01-08, 02:53 PM	#6
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I also passed through the Channel a few times in 1940, and Gibraltar in 1941, surfaced, but during the night. I don't think I would do the same in broad daylight. BTW nice pics.

09-01-08, 03:59 PM	#9
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Chisum, you can pass through the Straight of Gibraltar and dock at the German base, but you'll still be assigned to your current flotilla and have to go back through the Straight. Unless of course, you ask for transfer to Mediterranean flotilla after docking. Regarding the orders for going through Gibraltar, you'll receive them only if you command the U 96.

09-02-08, 04:52 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	To qualify for a transfer you have to have completed 3 patrols or spent 6 months in your present Flotilla. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-02-08, 07:52 AM	#14
predavolk Weps Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nicely done! I navigated the channel in 1940, 100% GWX 2.0. It's not too difficult early on, you just have to stay out of the path of destroyers. A lot of the surface ships you encounter are patrol boats that lack sonar, so you're good. In fact, I've done it twice. The first time, I surfaced at night without checking the surface and got ambushed by a patrol boat and a corvette! Luckily, flank ahead, some quick gunning, and I escaped with only minor damage. Fun times!

09-02-08, 12:03 PM	#15
U-snafu XO Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 405 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Chisum--nice last pic of the "return to home". I also was able to make a run through the channel in GWX 2.1. IT was in very stormy weather and rough seas & to be honest I cheated a little--when entering the "entrance" & exit" of the channel I "swam" a little ahead of my sub in f12 to check for possible mines in my path. (I know --not proud of it ) __________________ .."Some men are born mediocre, some men acheive mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them"...