USS Batfish

Finback · 02-13-07, 11:03 AM

Actually--if I recall correctly--the England sank 6 subs in 12 days. The primary weapon they used was Hedgehog. They were part of a Hunter-Killer group that just happened to be vectored up a Japanese submarine scouting line (not unusual for the Japanese to use subs this ways). At one point the England had to get more ammo.

when the last sub was encoutered England was ordered to stand off so the other DE's could have a chance. After a while the group received orders to move on (I think there was a weather front moving in which threatened the small ships). The order was given "Oh hell. Go ahead England!" 1 or 2 hedgehog salvos later it was over.

USS England: Buckley Class--Hedgehog, 8 KGun DC Launchers, Hedgehog (10 full salvos typical), 300ib teardrop depth charges (120 typical), Type 147 Sword Sonar, SJ Radar.

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WilhelmSchulz. · 02-13-07, 03:16 PM

3 subs in 3 days(1 a day). Now thats good.

geetrue · 02-13-07, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WilhelmSchulz.

3 subs in 3 days(1 a day). Now thats good.

You know those code breakers may have had something to do with it, because the skipper of the Batfish said they thought the IJN subs may have been carrying war booty and generals home from the war.

02-13-07, 11:03 AM	#1
Finback Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 138 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Actually--if I recall correctly--the England sank 6 subs in 12 days. The primary weapon they used was Hedgehog. They were part of a Hunter-Killer group that just happened to be vectored up a Japanese submarine scouting line (not unusual for the Japanese to use subs this ways). At one point the England had to get more ammo. when the last sub was encoutered England was ordered to stand off so the other DE's could have a chance. After a while the group received orders to move on (I think there was a weather front moving in which threatened the small ships). The order was given "Oh hell. Go ahead England!" 1 or 2 hedgehog salvos later it was over. USS England: Buckley Class--Hedgehog, 8 KGun DC Launchers, Hedgehog (10 full salvos typical), 300ib teardrop depth charges (120 typical), Type 147 Sword Sonar, SJ Radar. www.de220.com for more info on weapons/electronics __________________ Past Hatteras the convoys sail, It seems the Allies will prevail. Churchill and Franklin share a grin, They know who's gonna win this sim. Finback

02-13-07, 03:16 PM	#2
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	3 subs in 3 days(1 a day). Now thats good. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."