Sweet Spot

HW3 · 05-15-14, 12:36 PM

I like hunting off the East coast of Florida in the narrow straits. Everything funnels through there, so there is never a lack of targets.

Kaptlt.Endrass · 05-15-14, 02:23 PM

If you want, head up to the gulf where Swansea is during 1940-41. There are TONS of unescorted large cargoes up there, and nary a warship to stop you from shelling the to bits. An added bonus is that they always seem to carry fuel or ammunition, so there are an equal number of booms to enjoy.

I've gotten 3 Iron crosses, second class, 12 uboat clasps, and a plethora of other decorations for my crew on my first patrol from Lorient. Tonnage was over 150000 tons for only ten days at sea. Just watch for pesky Spitfires.

Joefour · 05-15-14, 03:25 PM

I'm gonna have to bookmark this thread I started. Good tips on hunting grounds!

scott_c2911 · 05-26-14, 03:14 PM

BF14 is busy. There is always something to have a pop at normally sailing east or west. Its in the western approaches and is close to where the convoy routes all converge south of ireland. If im having a quiet patrol I head there. Post February 1943 its definitely hairy and definitely Charlies Point so be careful. Same goes for anywhere west of Gibraltar as far as Casablanca, busy with shipping pre 1943 busy with hunting aircraft and other ASW minded enemies post 1943. Before France has been invaded Casablanca port is an easy way to get 20,000grt. Sink both trawlers one patrolling in the offing and another moored in port. Then you can surface and pick off the merchants at your lesuire. It is a bit boring but if cant face heir admiral with a blank its a good place to go.

05-15-14, 12:36 PM	#1
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,576 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	I like hunting off the East coast of Florida in the narrow straits. Everything funnels through there, so there is never a lack of targets. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

05-15-14, 02:23 PM	#2
Kaptlt.Endrass Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: No Longer On A Big Grey Floaty Thing Posts: 395 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	If you want, head up to the gulf where Swansea is during 1940-41. There are TONS of unescorted large cargoes up there, and nary a warship to stop you from shelling the to bits. An added bonus is that they always seem to carry fuel or ammunition, so there are an equal number of booms to enjoy. I've gotten 3 Iron crosses, second class, 12 uboat clasps, and a plethora of other decorations for my crew on my first patrol from Lorient. Tonnage was over 150000 tons for only ten days at sea. Just watch for pesky Spitfires. __________________ "That flag and I are twins, born in the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death; so long as we float, we shall float together." As much as I dislike it sometimes, I'm a tin can sailor, through and through. Last edited by Kaptlt.Endrass; 05-16-14 at 12:38 PM.

05-15-14, 03:25 PM	#3
Joefour Engineer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: At periscope depth in the Puget Sound Posts: 215 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	Sweet Spot(s) I'm gonna have to bookmark this thread I started. Good tips on hunting grounds!

05-26-14, 03:14 PM	#4
scott_c2911 Engineer Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Midlands, Uk Posts: 203 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	BF14 is busy. There is always something to have a pop at normally sailing east or west. Its in the western approaches and is close to where the convoy routes all converge south of ireland. If im having a quiet patrol I head there. Post February 1943 its definitely hairy and definitely Charlies Point so be careful. Same goes for anywhere west of Gibraltar as far as Casablanca, busy with shipping pre 1943 busy with hunting aircraft and other ASW minded enemies post 1943. Before France has been invaded Casablanca port is an easy way to get 20,000grt. Sink both trawlers one patrolling in the offing and another moored in port. Then you can surface and pick off the merchants at your lesuire. It is a bit boring but if cant face heir admiral with a blank its a good place to go. __________________ KLt S. Cooksey commanding U-2528 ... .. -. -.- / - .... . -- / .- .-.. .-..