underwater mines approaching scapa

Jimbuna · 05-31-09, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

Jim, do you know if it's possible to get a map over the allied minefields of WWII around the islands (GB, Ireland, Orkney & Shetlands) ?
I suppose that the Germans in addition dropped mines from aircrafts around the allied harbours, to destroy allied shipping. But these mines could do damage to a german sub aswell, could'nt it?

I've a few sets of Admiralty Mine Charts but they are of the south, south east and east coasts.

They may also be copyrighted

....I'm not entirely sure

The Germand did indeed drop mines from aircraft, but mainly from subs and Schnellbootes and U-boats, but nothing like in the numbers the Allies did.

_Seth_ · 06-01-09, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I've a few sets of Admiralty Mine Charts but they are of the south, south east and east coasts.

They may also be copyrighted

....I'm not entirely sure

The Germand did indeed drop mines from aircraft, but mainly from subs and Schnellbootes and U-boats, but nothing like in the numbers the Allies did.

Thanx for the info, matey

Btw; is the minefields in GWX historical accurate? maybe someone could make a map over those minefields. Doesnt need to be 100% accurate, but it could say "possible minefield" or something, with some schratched out area..

danlisa · 06-01-09, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I've a few sets of Admiralty Mine Charts but they are of the south, south east and east coasts.

They may also be copyrighted

....I'm not entirely sure

If they are from who I think they are

, then yes they are. They are also still MOD property, so we don't have them do we?

@ Seth

Sure, people can make a map of minefields. Just open up the SCR layer in the mission editor and you'll see them.

Jimbuna · 06-01-09, 11:23 AM

Give me a date (year and month) and area and I'll take a screenshot if you want

Jimbuna · 06-01-09, 02:42 PM

Faroes minefields

Scapa Flow minefields

meduza · 06-01-09, 03:45 PM

I passed south of Faroes many times, blissfully unaware of that minefield. I think I'll go north the next time.

Jimbuna · 06-01-09, 04:12 PM

Best to be on the surface, but that in itself brings it's own risks.

DaveU186 · 06-01-09, 05:25 PM

Never knew about those ones either.

_Seth_ · 06-01-09, 06:34 PM

Thnx, Jim & Dan...Appreciated!

As you probably have guessed, i've had some....lets say..really close encounters with some of those minefields..

.. But nowing their exact location will be too "boring", if you catch my drift. Would be cool to have something like "possible minefield in area", just to keep you on your toes..

Platapus · 06-01-09, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveU186

Never knew about those ones either.

Speaking for myself, Ignorance is bliss. I kinda wish I had not seen that map. I *used* to travel that area with no concerns.
Great, more stress, just what a Kaluen needs.

Task Force · 06-01-09, 07:38 PM

I have seen some mines when doing my channel crossings. Also during harbor raids... 2 word... Stay away.

Sub nets are nasty too.

(like I said jim... you zee nuthing. *with funny schultz voice)

Jimbuna · 06-02-09, 07:37 AM

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1 word... Stay away

Your mom wants to be having a word with your maths teacher

Task Force · 06-02-09, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Your mom wants to be having a word with your maths teacher

You zeen nuthing.

Jimbuna · 06-02-09, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

You zeen nuthing.

But I do know "Stay away" = two words

06-01-09, 11:23 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,938 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Give me a date (year and month) and area and I'll take a screenshot if you want __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-01-09, 02:42 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,938 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Faroes minefields Scapa Flow minefields __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-01-09, 03:45 PM	#6
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I passed south of Faroes many times, blissfully unaware of that minefield. I think I'll go north the next time. __________________

06-01-09, 04:12 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,938 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Best to be on the surface, but that in itself brings it's own risks. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-01-09, 06:34 PM	#9
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Thnx, Jim & Dan...Appreciated! As you probably have guessed, i've had some....lets say..really close encounters with some of those minefields.... But nowing their exact location will be too "boring", if you catch my drift. Would be cool to have something like "possible minefield in area", just to keep you on your toes.. __________________

06-01-09, 05:25 PM	#8
DaveU186 Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 112 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Never knew about those ones either.

06-01-09, 07:38 PM	#11
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I have seen some mines when doing my channel crossings. Also during harbor raids... 2 word... Stay away. Sub nets are nasty too. (like I said jim... you zee nuthing. with funny schultz voice) __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"* Last edited by Task Force; 06-02-09 at 02:41 PM.

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