Attacking a convoy in '45 - and survived

Red Heat · 10-29-08, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhodes

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Originally Posted by meduza

During the last few months, when I was commanding type IX, after receiving a convoy report I would run flank speed - in the opposite direction.

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rifleman13 · 10-29-08, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Heat

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Originally Posted by Rhodes

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Originally Posted by meduza

During the last few months, when I was commanding type IX, after receiving a convoy report I would run flank speed - in the opposite direction.

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Atta' boy!

Now let's see you surviving until May 5th.

BasilY · 10-29-08, 11:27 PM

The XXI is THE boat, I once run into a Hunter/killer pact in rough weather, sink the Carrier inside the TF, and left without the escort knowing where I was.

However, for this my last career, I decide I will do 100% realism, that includes NOT using the XXI (or VIIC/42). I will retire with type IXD2, or I will go down with my crew...

meduza · 10-30-08, 05:34 PM

I made two more attacks on a different convoy, this time in BE 36. Both were complete failures.

On first attempt I managed to get into firing position and launch 6 torpedoes from 5km distance. Unfortunately I was detected soon after, and the convoy zig-zaged, which resulted with 3 torpedoes missing, 2 duds, and one hit, probably causing only a minor damage. I was hit with one depth charge but managed to escape.

On second attempt I was detected before I could even launch a torpedoes. Although the depth charges shook the boat, I escaped again.

At least I'm still alive.

Next time I'll equip myself with the steam torpedoes. Hopefuly their long range will help me to avoid detection.

10-30-08, 05:34 PM	#4
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I made two more attacks on a different convoy, this time in BE 36. Both were complete failures. On first attempt I managed to get into firing position and launch 6 torpedoes from 5km distance. Unfortunately I was detected soon after, and the convoy zig-zaged, which resulted with 3 torpedoes missing, 2 duds, and one hit, probably causing only a minor damage. I was hit with one depth charge but managed to escape. On second attempt I was detected before I could even launch a torpedoes. Although the depth charges shook the boat, I escaped again. At least I'm still alive. Next time I'll equip myself with the steam torpedoes. Hopefuly their long range will help me to avoid detection. __________________

10-29-08, 11:27 PM	#3
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	The XXI is THE boat, I once run into a Hunter/killer pact in rough weather, sink the Carrier inside the TF, and left without the escort knowing where I was. However, for this my last career, I decide I will do 100% realism, that includes NOT using the XXI (or VIIC/42). I will retire with type IXD2, or I will go down with my crew...