underwater mines approaching scapa

_Seth_ · 05-31-09, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

The British did lay a large minefield (as well as among other areas) almost the entire length of the east coast.

The North Sea has very dark water, therefore in RL raising the periscope whilst submerged would allow you to see perhaps a few feet beyond the bow of your sub.

Anything else IMO is simply unrealistic.

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?

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

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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

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.

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	#5
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06-01-09, 02:42 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,779 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!!

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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. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,779 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!!

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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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DaveU186 Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 112 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Never knew about those ones either.