Convoy Routes Around Late 1940/Early 1941?

Naga · 05-11-09, 11:08 PM

My game is currently in the November of 1940. I have been trying to find an OG convoy (around the Straits of Gibraltar,) however after spending about a week patrolling the area between Spain and Africa, I have found only a patrol craft, a sail boat, and a couple of neutral large cargo ships. I have gotten a few hydrophone contacts, but all of them seem to disappear in the middle of nowhere. I have gone about a month and a half in the game and sunk nothing but a tramp steamer.

I am using GWX 3.0 and SH3 Commander. Any suggestions on what I should do to increase my tonnage? Thanks.

FIREWALL · 05-11-09, 11:52 PM

CHEAT !!!

Synthfg · 05-12-09, 03:37 AM

There's a decent map of convoy routes at the top left of your chart,
Find a decent intersection, make sure you have a decent guy in the radio chair and patrol

Paul Riley · 05-12-09, 04:29 AM

I reckon putting yourself closer to the strait of Gibraltar would increase your chances of intercepting a bit of traffic,but don't get too close to the opening obviously,you want to be in position to intercept them coming in and out at a reasonable distance.In effect you are trying to find chokepoints on the map,and manipulate them to the fullest.

I have'nt been near the med for many months now.

papa_smurf · 05-12-09, 05:04 AM

Near to the straights of Gibraltar is a good spot for traffic, but watch out for Royal Navy patrols, and the occasional air patrol.

Jimbuna · 05-12-09, 10:28 AM

Station yourself 250 clicks west of Gibraltar and the traffic will come to you....just a little patience is needed at times like in RL, the Kaleuns would often go a few weeks or more without any sightings

airwolf48453 · 05-12-09, 01:14 PM

http://www.convoyweb.org.uk/og/index.html

Hope this helps you. You can click the upper left for a specific convoy in the OG group to see the list of ships.

Naga · 05-12-09, 01:16 PM

I think it's the radioman that's causing the problem. I had no idea the radioman did anything before I got radar, so I just have a raw bootsman in his seat. I will finish up this patrol and train a radioman, and hopefully I will get more contact reports.

Leg · 05-12-09, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Naga

I think it's the radioman that's causing the problem. I had no idea the radioman did anything before I got radar, so I just have a raw bootsman in his seat. I will finish up this patrol and train a radioman, and hopefully I will get more contact reports.

Wait... if you have a trained radioman will you get more contacts?

Jimbuna · 05-12-09, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Naga

I think it's the radioman that's causing the problem. I had no idea the radioman did anything before I got radar, so I just have a raw bootsman in his seat. I will finish up this patrol and train a radioman, and hopefully I will get more contact reports.

Always the first qualification I award

Naga · 05-12-09, 08:50 PM

Well, I waited 250 km west of the Straits, and lo and behold, within five minutes realtime, a large convoy came along.

I tried to attack by going to silent running, pointing right at the convoy, going to 150m, and standing still. When I detected the front guard pass over me (warships at approximately 3 o-clock and 9'o clock) I ordered the boat to periscope depth. Unfortunately, I must have come up too slow, as by the time I got to periscope depth, the entire convoy was out of sight behind me, and I had the pleasure of evading a two frigate rear guard.

I have heard the tactic I used being used many times on this board, but it seems I can't ascend fast enough to get inside the convoy. Any ideas?

Synthfg · 05-13-09, 08:56 AM

Go in at PD, Silent running,
Take the fore escort down one flank at approx 1000m
If he misses you then you have time to pick and choose the juciest part of the convoy

If he see's you then its time to use that T1 you had spun up on the fast setting in your fore tube

Naga · 05-13-09, 09:12 AM

Do you mean I should sink the front escort? That doesn't seem very realistic...

Synthfg · 05-13-09, 09:43 AM

Only if it spots you, otherwise try to slip past un noticed

Leg · 05-13-09, 09:48 AM

you could even attack surfaced at night (better deck awash), just be careful of the radars

05-11-09, 11:08 PM	#1
Naga Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Convoy Routes Around Late 1940/Early 1941? My game is currently in the November of 1940. I have been trying to find an OG convoy (around the Straits of Gibraltar,) however after spending about a week patrolling the area between Spain and Africa, I have found only a patrol craft, a sail boat, and a couple of neutral large cargo ships. I have gotten a few hydrophone contacts, but all of them seem to disappear in the middle of nowhere. I have gone about a month and a half in the game and sunk nothing but a tramp steamer. I am using GWX 3.0 and SH3 Commander. Any suggestions on what I should do to increase my tonnage? Thanks.

05-11-09, 11:52 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	CHEAT !!! __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

05-12-09, 04:29 AM	#4
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I reckon putting yourself closer to the strait of Gibraltar would increase your chances of intercepting a bit of traffic,but don't get too close to the opening obviously,you want to be in position to intercept them coming in and out at a reasonable distance.In effect you are trying to find chokepoints on the map,and manipulate them to the fullest. I have'nt been near the med for many months now. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

05-12-09, 05:04 AM	#5
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Near to the straights of Gibraltar is a good spot for traffic, but watch out for Royal Navy patrols, and the occasional air patrol. __________________

05-12-09, 10:28 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Station yourself 250 clicks west of Gibraltar and the traffic will come to you....just a little patience is needed at times like in RL, the Kaleuns would often go a few weeks or more without any sightings __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-12-09, 03:37 AM	#3
Synthfg Sparky Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	There's a decent map of convoy routes at the top left of your chart, Find a decent intersection, make sure you have a decent guy in the radio chair and patrol

05-12-09, 01:14 PM	#7
airwolf48453 Helmsman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan/USA Posts: 103 Downloads: 201 Uploads: 0	here was the OG route http://www.convoyweb.org.uk/og/index.html Hope this helps you. You can click the upper left for a specific convoy in the OG group to see the list of ships. __________________ A Point Of Great Significance...Is The Keen Sensitivity Of The Wolf To The Condition Of It's Prey. In Judging What He Can Handle And What Should Prudently Be Left Alone, The Wolf Brings To His Daily Work Sophisticated Skills Completely Beyond Our Human Keen. These Are Made Possible By Inborn Capacities Effectively Tuned And Developed In The Young Wolf Through An Apprenticeship That Only The Capable Survive.

05-12-09, 01:16 PM	#8
Naga Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think it's the radioman that's causing the problem. I had no idea the radioman did anything before I got radar, so I just have a raw bootsman in his seat. I will finish up this patrol and train a radioman, and hopefully I will get more contact reports.

05-12-09, 08:50 PM	#11
Naga Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, I waited 250 km west of the Straits, and lo and behold, within five minutes realtime, a large convoy came along. I tried to attack by going to silent running, pointing right at the convoy, going to 150m, and standing still. When I detected the front guard pass over me (warships at approximately 3 o-clock and 9'o clock) I ordered the boat to periscope depth. Unfortunately, I must have come up too slow, as by the time I got to periscope depth, the entire convoy was out of sight behind me, and I had the pleasure of evading a two frigate rear guard. I have heard the tactic I used being used many times on this board, but it seems I can't ascend fast enough to get inside the convoy. Any ideas?

05-13-09, 08:56 AM	#12
Synthfg Sparky Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Go in at PD, Silent running, Take the fore escort down one flank at approx 1000m If he misses you then you have time to pick and choose the juciest part of the convoy If he see's you then its time to use that T1 you had spun up on the fast setting in your fore tube

05-13-09, 09:12 AM	#13
Naga Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you mean I should sink the front escort? That doesn't seem very realistic...

05-13-09, 09:43 AM	#14
Synthfg Sparky Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Only if it spots you, otherwise try to slip past un noticed

05-13-09, 09:48 AM	#15
Leg Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 140 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 0	you could even attack surfaced at night (better deck awash), just be careful of the radars