A tale of greed and downfall.

krashkart · 03-13-10, 06:44 PM

Oh man, if only you could have fired a steam-propelled torpedo at them, it may have bought you enough time to submerge.

On a similar note, I got in too big a hurry chasing a convoy not long ago. We were pummeled down to 28% HI by armed freighters. Had to submerge and disengage entirely. The deck gun, conning tower, and flak guns were completely totalled. The bow torp compartment took on water, and the engine room was a disaster. I lost the WO, his entire watch staff, both the gun crew and AA crew. 11 dead and one wounded altogether. Eeeeyikes!

Brag · 03-13-10, 07:01 PM

The route described is Suicide Alley.

Fader_Berg · 03-14-10, 01:20 AM

Been there, done it. I've learned that attacking a convoy at shallow water like this, is a quite bad idea. For you, it was not bad luck that got you killed by the motorboat. You where lucky to make it that far.
Remarkable shots on the war ships, I must say. Be more aggressive.

vergol · 03-14-10, 02:53 AM

Be more aggressive!

03-13-10, 06:44 PM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Oh man, if only you could have fired a steam-propelled torpedo at them, it may have bought you enough time to submerge. On a similar note, I got in too big a hurry chasing a convoy not long ago. We were pummeled down to 28% HI by armed freighters. Had to submerge and disengage entirely. The deck gun, conning tower, and flak guns were completely totalled. The bow torp compartment took on water, and the engine room was a disaster. I lost the WO, his entire watch staff, both the gun crew and AA crew. 11 dead and one wounded altogether. Eeeeyikes! __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

03-13-10, 07:01 PM	#2
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03-14-10, 01:20 AM	#3
Fader_Berg 中国水兵 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Uppland, Sweden Posts: 278 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Been there, done it. I've learned that attacking a convoy at shallow water like this, is a quite bad idea. For you, it was not bad luck that got you killed by the motorboat. You where lucky to make it that far. Remarkable shots on the war ships, I must say. Be more aggressive. __________________ patSH3r-developer, (https://fb.tuxxor.net) Type II junkie

03-14-10, 02:53 AM	#4
vergol Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 121 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Be more aggressive!