Where would you hunt - Page 2

Gammel · 08-16-05, 03:45 PM

Photos taken in the area north of ireland

later i found a huge convoy,
here the first smoke came into visual range.

ItÂ´s my first patrol with the IXB (ex TypeIIa skipper) and also my first one without the external camera.
IÂ´m a little worried about the upcoming events...

So go for northern ireland, itÂ´s a great place and you have enough water under the boat.

Sarge McSarge · 08-16-05, 05:02 PM

Well after considering all your posts (except that one by satmax who obviously wants to see me sunk) I decided to head for Gibralter. The reasons are these.
I have been to the AM51 AM53 area many times already.
I don't want to die (English channel).
The Carribean sounds nice but a VIIC doesn't have the range to do the return trip and Uncle Karl would not be happy.
I don't want to die (Ports) and I only do one harbour mission per career.
South of Ireland was just too close and too easy.

So as the crew did need a bit of warm weather and sun I thought Gibralter sounded good and we will stop off in Spain on the way home. I have heard that a U boat man can find a good time in Spain. Also there are inteligence reports that there are good convoys and task forces comeing out of Gibralter.

Sarge

Gammel · 08-16-05, 05:24 PM

There is probably heavy allied warship activity around the area west of gibraltar..
TheyÂ´re defending the entrance to the strait.
Watch for planes too!
Be careful and good luck...

Farside · 08-16-05, 06:01 PM

really guys, i prefer the med, the sun, the sea, valetta, alexandria and gibralta

08-16-05, 05:02 PM	#2
Sarge McSarge Seaman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wanaka, NZ Posts: 33 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well after considering all your posts (except that one by satmax who obviously wants to see me sunk) I decided to head for Gibralter. The reasons are these. I have been to the AM51 AM53 area many times already. I don't want to die (English channel). The Carribean sounds nice but a VIIC doesn't have the range to do the return trip and Uncle Karl would not be happy. I don't want to die (Ports) and I only do one harbour mission per career. South of Ireland was just too close and too easy. So as the crew did need a bit of warm weather and sun I thought Gibralter sounded good and we will stop off in Spain on the way home. I have heard that a U boat man can find a good time in Spain. Also there are inteligence reports that there are good convoys and task forces comeing out of Gibralter. Sarge __________________ Age and deciet will always beat youth and skill

08-16-05, 06:01 PM	#4
Farside Sparky Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 155 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	really guys, i prefer the med, the sun, the sea, valetta, alexandria and gibralta __________________ Good Hunting! Torpedo Problems? Check out my thread for FAQ\'s and running depths!

08-16-05, 03:45 PM	#1
Gammel Commodore Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Downloads: 276 Uploads: 0	Photos taken in the area north of ireland later i found a huge convoy, here the first smoke came into visual range. ItÂ´s my first patrol with the IXB (ex TypeIIa skipper) and also my first one without the external camera. IÂ´m a little worried about the upcoming events... So go for northern ireland, itÂ´s a great place and you have enough water under the boat.

08-16-05, 05:24 PM	#3
Gammel Commodore Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Downloads: 276 Uploads: 0	There is probably heavy allied warship activity around the area west of gibraltar.. TheyÂ´re defending the entrance to the strait. Watch for planes too! Be careful and good luck...