We were spotted by a Granville at over 8000m away!

ralphnader23 · 07-06-10, 09:46 AM

Maybe those Granvilles have a crow's nest on their big masts to let them see extra far?

I had a ship sight me from a long ways off yesterday in calm seas (my noise indicator went to Red before my watch crew even spotted the ship (and I had the watch officer up there, so the bar was full).) So maybe it has something to do with the conditions of the sea? I'd imagine it's much easier to spot a U-boat a long ways off in calm seas.

Luckily if the seas are calm that means my deck gun is particularly effective.

I know most people don't use the noise meter. I'm on my way up to 100%..

07-06-10, 09:46 AM	#3
ralphnader23 Bosun Join Date: May 2010 Location: Periscope Depth Posts: 66 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Maybe those Granvilles have a crow's nest on their big masts to let them see extra far? I had a ship sight me from a long ways off yesterday in calm seas (my noise indicator went to Red before my watch crew even spotted the ship (and I had the watch officer up there, so the bar was full).) So maybe it has something to do with the conditions of the sea? I'd imagine it's much easier to spot a U-boat a long ways off in calm seas. Luckily if the seas are calm that means my deck gun is particularly effective. I know most people don't use the noise meter. I'm on my way up to 100%..