Newbie wants advice on convoy attack (also to waffle)

Armistead · 07-20-12, 07:53 AM

Good job.

If you're still based out of Surabaya, the japs are getting ready to come in force to invade Java, basically Feb25-March 8.... Several large invasion groups coming, groups up to 60 ships. Hang out about 50nms NW of Sura around the 28th, also large group invades Merak, sits in the harbor
to the right of the map label March 2 or so, be careful, several TF in the area.

mike2R · 07-20-12, 09:02 AM

From SEARAVEN
To ADMIRAL ARMISTEAD

LAST TRANSMISSION GARBLED X AM ABOUT TO DIVE FOR VERY IMPORTANT
REASON WHICH I WILL EXPLAIN LATER X SO NO RETRANSMISSION
POSSIBLE X UNDERSTAND YOU TO SAY WE SHOULD INTERCEPT LARGE IJN
FORCE WITH LOTS OF GUNS AND DESTROYERS AND THINGS 50NM NORTH
EAST OF SURABAYA X WILL JOYFULLY COMPLY X BUT SHOULD WE HAPPEN
TO MISS THEN WILL SEEK TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY X SADLY THESE MAY
BE ONLY UNARMED MERCHANTMEN BUT WE WILL DO OUR DUTY X

Actually I think you were warning me off the area, but that isn't how I read it at first. And like I said, my guy is the cautious type

boonie · 07-20-12, 09:13 AM

those few taskforce is patroling at some very very shallow water, not good for business.

Armistead · 07-20-12, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike2R

From SEARAVEN
To ADMIRAL ARMISTEAD

LAST TRANSMISSION GARBLED X AM ABOUT TO DIVE FOR VERY IMPORTANT
REASON WHICH I WILL EXPLAIN LATER X SO NO RETRANSMISSION
POSSIBLE X UNDERSTAND YOU TO SAY WE SHOULD INTERCEPT LARGE IJN
FORCE WITH LOTS OF GUNS AND DESTROYERS AND THINGS 50NM NORTH
EAST OF SURABAYA X WILL JOYFULLY COMPLY X BUT SHOULD WE HAPPEN
TO MISS THEN WILL SEEK TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY X SADLY THESE MAY
BE ONLY UNARMED MERCHANTMEN BUT WE WILL DO OUR DUTY X

Actually I think you were warning me off the area, but that isn't how I read it at first. And like I said, my guy is the cautious type

XXXFLASHXXXX

FROM ADMIRAL ARMISTEAD

TO CAPT. NUMBNUTS.

XXX FOLLOW ORDERS XXX
XXX ATTACK IJN INVASION FORCE XXXX

XX REPORTS SHOW OVER 40 MERCHANTS CARRYING TROOPS AND SUPPLIES, ESCORTED BY NUMEROUS DD'S AND DE'S. TAKE OUT AS MANY TROOP SHIPS AS POSSIBLE. ATTACK UNDER FAVORABLE CONDITIONS, BUT ATTACK BEFORE TROOPS DISEMBARK. INTEL HAS
GROUP ARRIVING FEB 28, 30-50NMS NW OF SURABAYA. WE MUST HOLD SURABAYA AT ALL COST, ALL ARE EXPENDABLE OR AT LEAST UNTIL MY PLANE PICKS ME UP AND GETS ME TO DARWIN. XXXX

XXX OUR SURFACES FORCES ENGAGED AND WERE DEFEATED XXXX

XXX YOU'RE ALL THAT STANDS IN THE SEA TO DEFEND JAVA XXXX

XXX DO YOUR JOB SAILOR XXXX

Hylander_1314 · 07-20-12, 02:10 PM

Does Admiral Armistead want his red shirt, or his brown trousers?

Armistead · 07-20-12, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylander_1314

Does Admiral Armistead want his red shirt, or his brown trousers?

XXX FLASH XXX

TO: CAPT. HYLANDER -USS BRIM-

FROM ADMIRAL ARMISTEAD

XXXX OPERATION PETER PAN FAILURE, TINKER BELL SHOT DOWN. PROCEED AT ONCE TO POINT ABX PER OUR PREVIOUS DISCUSSION, LOAD ALL KITTYS, MY FURNITURE AND GOLD. HAVE SENT LAST SUB OUT TO ATTACK THE IJN NAVY AS A DIVERSION WHY WE MAKE OUR ESCAPE.
XXXXX

XXXX DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT ME XXXXXX

Hylander_1314 · 07-20-12, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armistead

XXX FLASH XXX

TO: CAPT. HYLANDER -USS BRIM-

FROM ADMIRAL ARMISTEAD

XXXX OPERATION PETER PAN FAILURE, TINKER BELL SHOT DOWN. PROCEED AT ONCE TO POINT ABX PER OUR PREVIOUS DISCUSSION, LOAD ALL KITTYS, MY FURNITURE AND GOLD. HAVE SENT LAST SUB OUT TO ATTACK THE IJN NAVY AS A DIVERSION WHY WE MAKE OUR ESCAPE.
XXXXX

XXXX DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT ME XXXXXX

XXXX SHOULD MAKE RENDEVOUS AT POINT ABX WITH IN 4 HOURS. ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY IS A NO GO AS PER THE VERY HIGH RANKING GENERAL FROM THE "ROCK" AS WE HAVE ALL HIS PERSONAL PROPERTY ON BOARD. XXXX

XXXX WE COULD LOSE THE FISH IN THE FORWARD AND AFT TUBES AS A WAY TO TAKE ON THE YELLOW COIN, AND OTHER ASSORTED SMALL ITEMS. XXXX

Armistead · 07-20-12, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylander_1314

XXXX SHOULD MAKE RENDEVOUS AT POINT ABX WITH IN 4 HOURS. ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY IS A NO GO AS PER THE VERY HIGH RANKING GENERAL FROM THE "ROCK" AS WE HAVE ALL HIS PERSONAL PROPERTY ON BOARD. XXXX

XXXX WE COULD LOSE THE FISH IN THE FORWARD AND AFT TUBES AS A WAY TO TAKE ON THE YELLOW COIN, AND OTHER ASSORTED SMALL ITEMS. XXXX

XXX FLASH XXXX

XXXX LOSE ALL THE FISH, MAKE ROOM FOR GOLD AND KITTYS. XXXX

XXXX PRECIOUS CARGO. 4 TOTAL , SIZE 5FT, 9INCHES, 120PDS, ABOUT 32 INCHES AT WIDEST POINT, SHOULD FIT IN TORP. TUBES. XXX

Sailor Steve · 07-21-12, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike2R

From SEARAVEN
To ADMIRAL ARMISTEAD

LAST TRANSMISSION GARBLED X AM ABOUT TO DIVE FOR VERY IMPORTANT
REASON...

I was a radioman in real life. If the reason for diving was that important you wouldn't take the time to send any message at all. That complete message would take several minutes to transmit, and you would be dead.

mike2R · 07-21-12, 03:26 PM

Well I said I would explain it to the Admiral later

Unfortunately I've just been transferred to Pearl Harbour... I'll catch up with him after the war is over or something.

In other news I've started to hit things semi-regularly with my torpedoes, and have found out why everyone complains about duds and deep runners so much

4 torps fired, 1 missed the stern by about half a yard, 1 dud, and two went under the ship...

Soundman · 07-20-12, 06:48 PM

Try learning some advanced shooting techniques such as the 'Fast 90". I use this tecnique often and doing so will save you a lot of torpedos, because of the accuracy of the method. You can find it here (scroll down to the bottom of the page) http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...6&postcount=67

You can also find more usefull info here... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=146795

I highly recommend learning optional shooting methods. You can find plenty of info on this website by using a search. Have fun

mike2R · 07-21-12, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundman

Try learning some advanced shooting techniques such as the 'Fast 90". I use this tecnique often and doing so will save you a lot of torpedos, because of the accuracy of the method. You can find it here (scroll down to the bottom of the page) http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...6&postcount=67

You can also find more usefull info here... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=146795

I highly recommend learning optional shooting methods. You can find plenty of info on this website by using a search. Have fun

Thanks for the links! I think I came fairly close to reinventing the 'Fast 90' in my quest to avoid the stadimeter

I actually sunk something with a torpedo shot done through the periscope this cruise! Admittedly it was a cargo ship running directly away from me (ran out of deck gun ammunition at an inconvenient moment) and all I had to get right was 180 degree AOB, but still...

07-26-12, 01:01 AM

The stock is too eavesdropping and impractical, plus you can learn bad behavior and tactics, and re-train yourself, when you load a large scale the MOD.

Rockin Robbins · 07-26-12, 01:58 AM

Need some maple syrup with that waffle?

Sometimes survival is enough. Great job, sir.

07-20-12, 02:10 PM	#5
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07-20-12, 06:48 PM	#11
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07-26-12, 01:58 AM	#14
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07-20-12, 07:53 AM	#1
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Good job. If you're still based out of Surabaya, the japs are getting ready to come in force to invade Java, basically Feb25-March 8.... Several large invasion groups coming, groups up to 60 ships. Hang out about 50nms NW of Sura around the 28th, also large group invades Merak, sits in the harbor to the right of the map label March 2 or so, be careful, several TF in the area.

07-20-12, 09:02 AM	#2
mike2R Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 12 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	From SEARAVEN To ADMIRAL ARMISTEAD LAST TRANSMISSION GARBLED X AM ABOUT TO DIVE FOR VERY IMPORTANT REASON WHICH I WILL EXPLAIN LATER X SO NO RETRANSMISSION POSSIBLE X UNDERSTAND YOU TO SAY WE SHOULD INTERCEPT LARGE IJN FORCE WITH LOTS OF GUNS AND DESTROYERS AND THINGS 50NM NORTH EAST OF SURABAYA X WILL JOYFULLY COMPLY X BUT SHOULD WE HAPPEN TO MISS THEN WILL SEEK TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY X SADLY THESE MAY BE ONLY UNARMED MERCHANTMEN BUT WE WILL DO OUR DUTY X Actually I think you were warning me off the area, but that isn't how I read it at first. And like I said, my guy is the cautious type

07-20-12, 09:13 AM	#3
boonie Electrician's Mate Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 134 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	those few taskforce is patroling at some very very shallow water, not good for business.

07-21-12, 03:26 PM	#10
mike2R Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 12 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Well I said I would explain it to the Admiral later Unfortunately I've just been transferred to Pearl Harbour... I'll catch up with him after the war is over or something. In other news I've started to hit things semi-regularly with my torpedoes, and have found out why everyone complains about duds and deep runners so much 4 torps fired, 1 missed the stern by about half a yard, 1 dud, and two went under the ship...

07-26-12, 01:01 AM	#13
infoleather Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The stock is too eavesdropping and impractical, plus you can learn bad behavior and tactics, and re-train yourself, when you load a large scale the MOD.