Good places to patrol (big ships)

scalelokt · 03-08-07, 03:47 PM

I've read previous threads that talk about good hunting grounds and so far I have a lot of luck finding ships quickly and in pretty good quantity. I've noticed though that almost all of the ships I run into are small and medium merchats. I havent seen a large merchant, pyro ship, etc. in ages. And I've never run into a good sized warship. So have I just been unlucky, is it too early in the war, or am I looking in the wrong place? Its 1940 in my current career and I usually stick around Ireland (AM 52 if I remember correctly, Im at work right now), and then break off to hunt convoys when they are reported. Is there a better place to find "big game" at this point in the war? Thanks gents

Corsair · 03-08-07, 03:50 PM

At this time I would say both entrances North and South of the Irish Sea (AM 52 and around and BF 15 and around) are probably your best bets.

Khourieat · 03-08-07, 03:55 PM

I play around a lot in the BF15-13 area and sometimes see some tankers and C3's, but I've never seen a passenger liner

are they even IN stock SH3?

Rykaird · 03-08-07, 03:59 PM

Be careful when engaging convoys in BF13 - as I recall it isn't all that deep.

That is the beauty of AM52 - lots of traffic coupled with deep water. You're right about little ships though - I've started a new career and I'm working my tush off but my total GRT isn't that high. Takes a lot of tramp steamers to equal one large merchant.

Corsair · 03-08-07, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khourieat

I play around a lot in the BF15-13 area and sometimes see some tankers and C3's, but I've never seen a passenger liner

are they even IN stock SH3?

Don't think so... have a look at your reco book or museum and you will have the answer..

mookiemookie · 03-08-07, 04:07 PM

There's a nice passenger liner sitting in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor, which is relatively easy to infiltrate.

Rykaird · 03-08-07, 04:13 PM

Also one in Freetown.

Corsair · 03-08-07, 04:20 PM

Getting there in 1940 with a VII won't be easy...

Rykaird · 03-08-07, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsair

Getting there in 1940 with a VII won't be easy...

Nope. But given the lad's obvious wisdom and intelligence, he is clearly aspiring to the world of bigger and better things, which means he will shortly be graduating to a IXB.

Biggles · 03-08-07, 04:22 PM

Met a lonely passenger liner in BF15. Going 21 knots. After a shell from the deckgun it went down to 7! easy target! BF15 is a good spot for anyone....

scalelokt · 03-08-07, 04:30 PM

I may get myself an IX soon

you never know. I know if I dont find bigger targets to shoot at the war will likely be over before I have enough renown though. Anyway I'll try BF15, thanks for the advice

Seems like my last career I ran into pyro ammunition ships all the time, havent seen a single one this career. Guess I cant complain though, I have been finding enough to shoot at to get me around 30,000 tons per patrol so far at 100% realism, thats pretty good for me. If anyone else has grids I should check out let me know, tonight I'll try them out

Thanks everyone

11Bravo · 03-08-07, 04:31 PM

10 km from SE corner of AF79 in 1940. Wait for it and a task force with a carrier will come through. Lots of Swordfish in the air a few hours before and after it comes.

Corsair · 03-08-07, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rykaird

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsair

Getting there in 1940 with a VII won't be easy...

Nope. But given the lad's obvious wisdom and intelligence, he is clearly aspiring to the world of bigger and better things, which means he will shortly be graduating to a IXB.

On the other hand, going all the way to NY or Freetown just to sink a passenger liner is an investment in fuel and time...

bookworm_020 · 03-08-07, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Met a lonely passenger liner in BF15. Going 21 knots. After a shell from the deckgun it went down to 7! easy target! BF15 is a good spot for anyone....

From mid 1940 to 1942 there is a stream of passanger liners that pass through BF 15 in the stock version of the game.
They pass through the north west courner at 21 knots. Do a sound check, when you find a target moveing fast, track it and set yourself acoss the track. another will be along shortly.

Managed to bag over 300,000 tons once before I ran out of ammo (AA guns included!). Needless to say the renown was impressive!!!

Khourieat · 03-08-07, 05:17 PM

I'm in 1941 so I'll have to check that out the next time I play!!

03-08-07, 03:47 PM	#1
scalelokt Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 400 meters to your right, calculating your speed Posts: 126 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Good places to patrol (big ships) I've read previous threads that talk about good hunting grounds and so far I have a lot of luck finding ships quickly and in pretty good quantity. I've noticed though that almost all of the ships I run into are small and medium merchats. I havent seen a large merchant, pyro ship, etc. in ages. And I've never run into a good sized warship. So have I just been unlucky, is it too early in the war, or am I looking in the wrong place? Its 1940 in my current career and I usually stick around Ireland (AM 52 if I remember correctly, Im at work right now), and then break off to hunt convoys when they are reported. Is there a better place to find "big game" at this point in the war? Thanks gents

03-08-07, 03:50 PM	#2
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	At this time I would say both entrances North and South of the Irish Sea (AM 52 and around and BF 15 and around) are probably your best bets. __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

03-08-07, 04:07 PM	#6
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	There's a nice passenger liner sitting in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor, which is relatively easy to infiltrate. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

03-08-07, 04:20 PM	#8
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Getting there in 1940 with a VII won't be easy... __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

03-08-07, 04:22 PM	#10
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Met a lonely passenger liner in BF15. Going 21 knots. After a shell from the deckgun it went down to 7! easy target! BF15 is a good spot for anyone.... __________________

03-08-07, 03:55 PM	#3
Khourieat Helmsman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 110 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I play around a lot in the BF15-13 area and sometimes see some tankers and C3's, but I've never seen a passenger liner are they even IN stock SH3?

03-08-07, 03:59 PM	#4
Rykaird Weps Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 356 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Be careful when engaging convoys in BF13 - as I recall it isn't all that deep. That is the beauty of AM52 - lots of traffic coupled with deep water. You're right about little ships though - I've started a new career and I'm working my tush off but my total GRT isn't that high. Takes a lot of tramp steamers to equal one large merchant.

03-08-07, 04:13 PM	#7
Rykaird Weps Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 356 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Also one in Freetown.

03-08-07, 04:30 PM	#11
scalelokt Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 400 meters to your right, calculating your speed Posts: 126 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I may get myself an IX soon you never know. I know if I dont find bigger targets to shoot at the war will likely be over before I have enough renown though. Anyway I'll try BF15, thanks for the advice Seems like my last career I ran into pyro ammunition ships all the time, havent seen a single one this career. Guess I cant complain though, I have been finding enough to shoot at to get me around 30,000 tons per patrol so far at 100% realism, thats pretty good for me. If anyone else has grids I should check out let me know, tonight I'll try them out Thanks everyone

03-08-07, 04:31 PM	#12
11Bravo Medic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Error Triangle Posts: 168 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	10 km from SE corner of AF79 in 1940. Wait for it and a task force with a carrier will come through. Lots of Swordfish in the air a few hours before and after it comes. __________________ "Sounds of terror are in his ears; While at peace the destroyer comes upon him." -- Job 15:21

03-08-07, 05:17 PM	#15
Khourieat Helmsman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 110 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm in 1941 so I'll have to check that out the next time I play!!