Out of gas!!!!!!

[Torplexed]

Originally Posted by ryan7616

Well that really sux. That is not realistic either i mean if one of our boys were stranded in the pacific i would think they would send some sort of rescue. I think this problem needs to be addressed in silent hunter 5. But thanks for all of y'alls help.

Can't disagree with you there. It's bizarre to be stalled out of fuel 100 miles from home base and they can't bother to send a replenishment tanker or a tow. I've looked to see if there are any historical incidents involving subs running dry near or far from base and needing aid, but haven't found any. They must have always done the math and kept a good eye on the gauge.

[Tony845]

I have no doubt running out of fuel, regardless of cause, was a real career ender in real life.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Tony845

I have no doubt running out of fuel, regardless of cause, was a real career ender in real life.

I'm with you on this one. In Silent Hunter 1 you could call for a tow, but I think you had to be very close to base. They weren't going to send an unescorted surface ship into hostile waters for any reason whatsoever.

[Schroeder]

In real life one could have met up with another submarine and "borrow" some fuel. I don't think this would be too unrealistic. Especially if one runs out of fuel after loosing some to damage.

[Sailor Steve]

"Could have", yes. But did it happen?

I honestly don't know. It would be interesting to find out.

[Frame57]

Damaged boats were escorted in. Such was the case with the Bergall.

[Schroeder]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

"Could have", yes. But did it happen?

I don't know.
But let's do the math.

1. One 7,000,000$ Submarine + crew lost

or
2. One sub that is near the stranded one sent to it's location for refuelling, resulting in the safe return of the formerly stranded sub and a shortened patrol for the second one.

I think the Navy would be better of with the second option.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Schroeder

I don't know.
But let's do the math.

1. One 7,000,000$ Submarine + crew lost

or
2. One sub that is near the stranded one sent to it's location for refuelling, resulting in the safe return of the formerly stranded sub and a shortened patrol for the second one.

I think the Navy would be better of with the second option.

Nice math. But the question is still "Did it ever happen?"