Tracking Party

[twon01]

Hello All!



I would like to say that I've been a lurker for a very long time, and have posted a couple of posts throughout the years, but mostly am able to find all the answers I need from other's questions.



What I am looking for is some information as to what the real procedures the tracking parties would use to build a track and fire solution. What I would like to do is simulate the procedure on graph paper that is on my desk rather than using the map in game. Is this possible? I have been scouring the internet for the past week looking for information as to how this was done, what tools they used and what information they used to build a firing solution. I cannot visualize how this was done on the boat during a cruise. I loved reading Dick O'Kane's books talking about the tracking party and working the slide rules to come up with solutions, I would just like to try to put myself into that situation and see if I could rise to the challenge (I'm not holding my breath).



I have read the various manuals found on maritime.org, downloaded the template for the solution solver (so I can build one to use). I did steal my kids rule, protractor and compass...do I need anything else? Any help or even better does anyone have photos of them doing something similar?



Any help is greatly appreciated and I would like to say a huge thanks to all those who have dedicated their time to bettering this sim...thank you modders!!!!


~Anthony