Was I sunk by a mine??

Jard · 03-02-07, 08:44 AM

Hello Kapleuns
I was heading back to Wilhelmshaven last night, first GWX patrol, 1939. I'd had a quiet time and was cruising south about 50-100km off the east coast of Scotland. Seas very rough so I was ticking along at periscope depth hoping I might pick up a last merchant or two on the way home. Picked up some warship noises, but nothing nearby, so increased TC as I wanted to get back to port before I went to bed.

Suddenly I got a load of damage and flooding reports from nowhere. I organised a damage control team but didn't manage to hold back the flooding and sank with all hands lost.

What I'd like to understand though is what sank me? I can only assume it was a mine as I was so far away from any enemy ships, but is it likely that there would be mines floating round that far from a port? Is there anything that we can do to avoid hitting mines or was it just bad luck?

Danke!

leet657 · 03-02-07, 08:52 AM

I had something simular but I was a bit deeper and could only assume that I had hit the bottom - bad watchkeeping!!!!

melnibonian · 03-02-07, 08:55 AM

Most probably you did hit a mine. If you want to avoid this from happening again make sure you run on the surface.

AVGWarhawk · 03-02-07, 09:09 AM

Where exactly was the location? Near a port? If you were far out I doubt a minefield.

melnibonian · 03-02-07, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Where exactly was the location? Near a port? If you were far out I doubt a minefield.

He said 50-100Km east of Scotland. The whole of the area around England is full of mines and the minefields are really huge. Open up the editor and have a look. They're scary

AVGWarhawk · 03-02-07, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Where exactly was the location? Near a port? If you were far out I doubt a minefield.

He said 50-100Km east of Scotland. The whole of the area around England is full of mines and the minefields are really huge. Open up the editor and have a look. They're scary

I will have too mate!!!

FIREWALL · 03-02-07, 12:21 PM

[quote=melnibonian]

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Where exactly was the location? Near a port? If you were far out I doubt a minefield.

He said 50-100Km east of Scotland. The whole of the area around England is full of mines and the minefields are really huge. Open up the editor and have a look. They're scary

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Hi MEL

Could you help this nub in showing me the steps on how to
open up the editor and finding all these mine fields around UK and elsewhere please so i can print it up for reference. Thx.

03-02-07, 08:44 AM	#1
Jard Watch Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Posts: 15 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Was I sunk by a mine?? Hello Kapleuns I was heading back to Wilhelmshaven last night, first GWX patrol, 1939. I'd had a quiet time and was cruising south about 50-100km off the east coast of Scotland. Seas very rough so I was ticking along at periscope depth hoping I might pick up a last merchant or two on the way home. Picked up some warship noises, but nothing nearby, so increased TC as I wanted to get back to port before I went to bed. Suddenly I got a load of damage and flooding reports from nowhere. I organised a damage control team but didn't manage to hold back the flooding and sank with all hands lost. What I'd like to understand though is what sank me? I can only assume it was a mine as I was so far away from any enemy ships, but is it likely that there would be mines floating round that far from a port? Is there anything that we can do to avoid hitting mines or was it just bad luck? Danke!

03-02-07, 08:55 AM	#3
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Most probably you did hit a mine. If you want to avoid this from happening again make sure you run on the surface. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

03-02-07, 09:09 AM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Where exactly was the location? Near a port? If you were far out I doubt a minefield. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-02-07, 08:52 AM	#2
leet657 Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had something simular but I was a bit deeper and could only assume that I had hit the bottom - bad watchkeeping!!!!