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01-21-13, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Thanks for the help Rconch. Just watched The Enemy Below, that’s where I got the idea
In the movie, the sonar operator of the DD was not able to detect the u boot sit on the bottom, the operator told "Just reflections from the bottom" however shouldn’t he be able to recognize metal from rock or sand ?
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01-21-13, 10:40 AM | #2 | |
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01-21-13, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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Several submarines reported using that tactic successfully during the war. Most notable was USS S-38, which used it to good effect three different times over a three-day period. This is not to say it would work all the time. We don't know how many tried it and failed.
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01-21-13, 11:56 AM | #4 |
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OTOH, just because you are resting on the bottom it does not mean you are undetectable. I would suspect that a WW2 sonar might have a more difficult time discriminating the submarine from the sea floor and you can pass yourself off for a wreck but that's it. For what is worth I found this reference
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The Year is 1940,Scapa Flow. Terrific Weather, can't see further than 600-700 meters. Lots of DD patrolling there I wonder why While heading for the western Cost of England, I Sunk 1 A&B Class with magnetic torpedo
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01-29-13, 09:37 AM | #7 | |
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At this point my depth under keel was about 2 meters, sometimes just 1. I think I was between 60 to 70 below the surface. Clear weather too. That is another factor too- weather. If the sea above you is rough, that will make the enemy's search for you even more rough. I hope this bit of story telling helps you out of a close call or two. Good Luck and Happy Hunting! |
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01-29-13, 09:46 AM | #8 |
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I will defiantly keep this in mind. Thx
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