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Red Devil · 08-18-22, 09:48 AM

On my previous career Drum saves went POP! Had to start again, so I thought ok, bin it all and re install. On Jan 13th, in Sculpin, I was starting to head back to Java with little success when I spotted a TF heading toward Balikpapan. I was well out of position so decided to shadow it. After nightfall I came across 8 troop carriers, on their own, the main fleet had gone on ahead. A turkey shoot later, no troop carriers left.

I decided to continue the course and came upon the main fleet near Balikpapan. Dived and crept in. Came up not far from an Agana Cruiser and a Mogama. Took them out with the last of my torps. Got back to Java to be offered a new boat, USS Drum.

Loaded it out and noted another Drum bug, that I have seen before. No damn main gun crew and no space to insert them. The gun is there, on the bow, switched from rear. I always have bow guns, better at attack with.

Can someone, or has someone, eradicated these Drum bugs. I don't get them in any other boat.

Kieldk · 08-18-22, 03:02 PM

That is a well known bug

The best thing you can do is never to change your deck gun location and use the default position

Try reload your game
To where you where assigned to the Drum and then don’t change the gun location

Also never overwrite any save games but use a fresh save with new name each time

Best Regards

EddieLyons · 02-22-22, 06:14 PM

25 Dec 1941 00:15
132°14’E, 32°41’N.
At 00:01 lookouts reported a ship at 042, long range. Binoculars showed it to be a sail equipped fishing vessel, so I ordered speed reduced to two thirds ahead to limit our chance of being seen. A binocular sweep showed it to be just the closest of five such craft, so I ordered a dive to periscope depth at 00:09.
I had hoped to get further into the Bungo Suido before having to submerge. But now that’s out of the question. We’ll continue from here submerged, at two thirds ahead, making 4 kts. I intend to probe the channel as far as is feasible -- I figure wherever fishing boats go, there’ll be no mines!
The crew is tense, which is to be expected. What a way to start Christmas Day! At least the hydrophone is clear, so there are no patrols within range.

02:10
132°13’E, 32°49’N.
I have decided to surface. Two fishing vessels remain within sight with the periscope, but far enough away not to be a concern. I have both ahead, one off the port bow, the other off the starboard. I can be reasonably confident there are no minefields in the vicinity. I’ve reduced speed to ahead one third, course 359°, to ensure we don’t overhaul the fishing vessels too soon.
Hydrophone also shows no sound contacts, so it looks like there are no patrol vessels in this part of the channel. Surprisingly! The Japanese don’t celebrate Christmas, do they? But wouldn’t it already be 26 Dec on this side of the International Date Line?

02:45
Only one fishing vessel remains in sight ahead, at 355, so I’ve increased speed to two thirds ahead. They seem to be moving faster than I thought!

02:55
I changed course to 004°, ahead standard. This puts us on course to make a change of course about 10 NM ahead, remaining in the deepest part of the channel. However, the one fishing vessel still in sight seems to be making for a shallower part of the channel, on the west side.

03:00
Lookouts spotted another fishing vessel ahead, bearing 344 and on a NNW course. A binocular sweep showed at least three others. I’ve reduced speed to one third ahead again, but maintaining course and staying surfaced. I think we’re far enough behind to remain out of sight, while observing their course. I’ll have to rethink our plotted course if these vessels are indeed heading through the shallower part of the channel.

03:30
Have increased speed once more to two thirds ahead. The fishing boats have pulled ahead, barely within binocular view. We’re also beginning to lose the moon -- won’t be long before it sets. I had hoped to be further into the channel before losing the benefit of its light.

04:00
Have reduced speed again to one third ahead. One of the fishing boats almost directly ahead is getting too close for comfort. But, unlike the one we have been tracking, which is on course for the shallower part of the channel, this next one is much nearer to our plotted course. This is reassuring, since it might well mean there is no minefield in our path. We shall proceed with caution.

Bubblehead1980 · 02-22-22, 07:11 PM

TMO Update V2.0
Donation Narwahl Mod
100 difficulty, cams off, map contacts on.

18 September 1944

0000

Position 3-16 N 122-33 E in Celebes Sea, cruising on course 295 at 8.5 knots
en route to Cebu and Mindanao for special assignment. Passengers and cargo aboard.

0040 Lookouts spotted vessel bearing 073 range 5000 yards closing fast! SJ was off at time as "sweep" is made every fifteen minutes. OOD turned away at flank speed, vessel, now identified as a DD or DE, continued closing.

0041 GENERAL QUARTERS. I rushed from my cabin to the bridge.

0044 Spotted vessel closing. Large DD, possibly Shimakaze class.
Planned stern shot, but vessel began to zig and fire guns. Ordered
boat to dive, splashes close!

0046 Ordered 300 ft. Rigged for Silent Running and Depth Charge.

0050 DD roared above as NAUTILUS passed 220 feet.

0053 DC explosions. Real tooth shakers.

0055 Serious damage reported forward torpedo room. Damage Control Party
dispatched.

Damage Control Report

1. Leaks in Forward Torpedo Room, flooded bilges and resulted in about one
foot of water in compartment. DC party stopped leaks at 0100.

2. Hull damage reported forward.

3. Forward Batteries

4. JP Listening Gear

5. Forward Dive planes Transmission

6. High Pressure Air line leaks

7. Light bulbs and glass fixtures

8. No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4 torpedo tubes damaged, likely non operational.

0134

NAUTILUS at a depth 350 feet, pinging and depth charge attacks continue. Due to possible hull damage, not advisable to increase depth.

0143

After last DC run, which shook boat. DD went quiet, likely above listening for NAUTILUS.
Currently at 350 feet, just waiting this skilled DD commander out....

0550 Sound contact bearing 156, closing, long range.

0600 DD hunting in area. Maintained silent running.

1312 One hour since last sound contact. Ordered periscope depth.

1320 All clear. Fog and overcast with gray skies had set in. Light chop to sea.

1324 SJ sweep, all clear.

1326 Surfaced.

1400 Inspection showed that Torpedo Tubes No. 1,2,4, all non operational, heavily damaged. Torpedo Tube No.3
damaged, but operational. Damage Control Party formed to conduct repairs.

1700 Tube No.3 repaired, operational.

19 September

1000 Began transit of Sibutu Pass Northbound.

1235 SD contact 14000 yards closing.

1237 Submerged to avoid

1900 Surfaced in Sibutu Passage.

20 September

0100 Cleared Sibutu Pass.

0108 SJ contacts bearing 210 28550 yards, two pips. Likely a patrol NAUTILUS just missed.

1300 Torpedo But No. 4 repaired, operational.

21 September

1300 Passed into Bohol Sea, NEGROS visible to port, bearing 280 at range 11 NM, MINDANAO, visible to starboard
bearing 070, range of 18 NM. Clear day, sunny, calm seas. En route to Libertad, Mindanao for special mission.

1500 SIQUIJOR ISLAND visible to to port, bearing 285, 13 NM.

1606 SJ contact bearing 278 22700 yards. Single, fast moving pip, near SIQUIJOR ISLAND, likely a patrol.

1800 Torpedo Tube No. 2 repaired, operational. No. 1 remained non operational, undergoing repairs.

2100 Approaching designated landing area, preparations for landing of passengers made.

2155 Sighted security signal.

2200 Began deploying passengers via rubber boat.

22 September

0050

All passengers designated for Spot 1 deployed ashore via rubber boat. Mission Completed.

0700 Operations at Spot 2 off Cebu not scheduled until evening of 24 September. Proceeded to Bohol Sea away from shore, submerged at daylight, completed repairs until time to proceed to area arrives.

Bubblehead1980 · 02-22-22, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieLyons

25 Dec 1941 00:15
132°14’E, 32°41’N.
At 00:01 lookouts reported a ship at 042, long range. Binoculars showed it to be a sail equipped fishing vessel, so I ordered speed reduced to two thirds ahead to limit our chance of being seen. A binocular sweep showed it to be just the closest of five such craft, so I ordered a dive to periscope depth at 00:09.
I had hoped to get further into the Bungo Suido before having to submerge. But now that’s out of the question. We’ll continue from here submerged, at two thirds ahead, making 4 kts. I intend to probe the channel as far as is feasible -- I figure wherever fishing boats go, there’ll be no mines!
The crew is tense, which is to be expected. What a way to start Christmas Day! At least the hydrophone is clear, so there are no patrols within range.

02:10
132°13’E, 32°49’N.
I have decided to surface. Two fishing vessels remain within sight with the periscope, but far enough away not to be a concern. I have both ahead, one off the port bow, the other off the starboard. I can be reasonably confident there are no minefields in the vicinity. I’ve reduced speed to ahead one third, course 359°, to ensure we don’t overhaul the fishing vessels too soon.
Hydrophone also shows no sound contacts, so it looks like there are no patrol vessels in this part of the channel. Surprisingly! The Japanese don’t celebrate Christmas, do they? But wouldn’t it already be 26 Dec on this side of the International Date Line?

02:45
Only one fishing vessel remains in sight ahead, at 355, so I’ve increased speed to two thirds ahead. They seem to be moving faster than I thought!

02:55
I changed course to 004°, ahead standard. This puts us on course to make a change of course about 10 NM ahead, remaining in the deepest part of the channel. However, the one fishing vessel still in sight seems to be making for a shallower part of the channel, on the west side.

03:00
Lookouts spotted another fishing vessel ahead, bearing 344 and on a NNW course. A binocular sweep showed at least three others. I’ve reduced speed to one third ahead again, but maintaining course and staying surfaced. I think we’re far enough behind to remain out of sight, while observing their course. I’ll have to rethink our plotted course if these vessels are indeed heading through the shallower part of the channel.

03:30
Have increased speed once more to two thirds ahead. The fishing boats have pulled ahead, barely within binocular view. We’re also beginning to lose the moon -- won’t be long before it sets. I had hoped to be further into the channel before losing the benefit of its light.

04:00
Have reduced speed again to one third ahead. One of the fishing boats almost directly ahead is getting too close for comfort. But, unlike the one we have been tracking, which is on course for the shallower part of the channel, this next one is much nearer to our plotted course. This is reassuring, since it might well mean there is no minefield in our path. We shall proceed with caution.

Well done thus far

Which mod(s) are you running or stock game? Curious.

Bubblehead1980 · 02-23-22, 09:52 PM

TMO Update V2.0
Donation Narwhal mod
100 difficulty, cams off, map contacts on

After completing special mission delivering ammunition and supplies at DIBUT BAY, LUZON, proceed towards SAN BERNADINO STRAIT but with orders to avoid area until 29 October. In between orders, decided to check in on SAN MIGUEL BAY. Usually some decent ships transiting in and out of the bay, running the coast up to LAMON BAY etc.

26/27 October 1944
14-14 N 123-8E
12 miles off entrance to San Miguel Bay , Philippines

As approached SAN MIGUEL BAY on the surface at night, sticking to deeper waters in the approaches off the entrance. Detected radar signals, then SJ made contact. 1000 ton aux patrol craft coming a long. Given do not get a lot of shots to sink vessels and figured she was worth a torpedo, went to GQ
to fire one of the four torpedoes in bow tubes (load reduced to just six, four forward, to aft, on special missions)

Submerged for approach but somehow was detected. Enemy turned in and NAUTILUS lined up for a "down the throat" shot. Fired tube No.1, but apparently misjudged the range. Torpedo hit, but did not exploded, likely did not have time to arm. Rigged for depth charge, silent running, went to 200 feet.

Passed a thermal layer 185 feet, leveled off at 190 feet. This for a time helped thwart the enemy above. However, after a while seemed to locate me.
Every 10-15 minutes, makes a run on us, dropping a couple charges.

Time is 0021 27 October 1944 , have made it into deeper waters and thus currently at depth of 345 feet, with bottom at 370. A second patrol boat type (judging by the sound) is en route from SAN MIGUEL BAY to assist, as can be heard making its best speed to join in from that direction.

EddieLyons · 02-24-22, 07:03 PM

25 Dec 1941 04:15
We are now visually tracking six fishing boats. Five of them are keeping to the west of the channel, with one ahead nearer the deeper part, Given their spread out disposition, they appear unconcerned about minefields. Could it be that the Japanese have none in this channel? Are they that confident in the security of their home waters? That alone would be useful intelligence for COMSUBPAC, even if we are unable to make it all the way to Hiroshima.

04:45
I have ordered ahead two thirds for a short time. We have fallen far enough behind the lead fishing boats to warrant it. So far they are holding steady on their course of about 348°. We will shortly make the first of our turns in the channel. Current course is 004°, new course, for a short leg of 5500 yds, will be 324°.

04:51
On course at 324°. Speed reduced to ahead one third to reduce closure rate on fishing boats to our west. I want to pass behind them on our next course change.

05:18
I have ordered ahead two thirds once more. On our next leg we should now pass behind the five fishing boats that are still in view. They still haven’t deviated from their course.

05:24
132°12’E, 33°06’N.
Turned to new course 282°, speed ahead two thirds.

06:01
132°08’E, 33°07’N.
Turned to new course 325°, speed two thirds ahead. We are now some 6000 yds west of the course of the fishing boats, on a diverging course. Only one remains in view -- we’ll lose sight of it soon enough. We’re on our own from here on in -- I’m surprised we have seen no sign of defences so far: no patrols, no mines, no shore emplacements.

06:35
I spoke too soon! We have spotted three fishing boats to starboard, now apparently on a converging course of about 305°. They must have changed course shortly after our last sighting. I have ordered speed reduced to ahead one third to avoid contact. Although this slows us down again, it has the advantage that I can keep them in front to pathfind any potential minefields. That’s very thoughtful of them!

09:10
132°00’E, 33°17’N.
Course 326°. I have ordered speed increased to two thirds ahead. The fishing boats are far enough ahead and all but one have crossed our bow, so we will pass astern of them again. They remain steady on their course of 305°. Are they on their way to Oita? Or Tsurusaki? Or Bepu? If so, I can expect them to make a turn to port, on a diverging course from our plotted one. But, they’ve surprised us once with a course change -- they’ll bear keeping a close eye on for the time being.

09:30
131°59’E, 33°20’N.
We are passing through the Hoyo Strait into the Seto Inland Sea. I am surprised, and grateful for it, that we have still not encountered any patrol vessels of any sort. I also have to thank our fishing boat “escort” for being most helpful thus far! Still no sign of them changing course. But we will, about 1 NM ahead!

09:45
131°58’E, 33°21’N.
We have made our turn, to a new course of 018°, two thirds ahead. We still have six fishing boats in sight, all now to port and beginning to fall behind, steady on their course of 305°.

09:50
A binocular sweep has shown two more fishing boats ahead, off the port bow. With the first light of dawn appearing, and the horizon beginning to show clearly, I’ve ordered the boat to dive to periscope depth, ahead one third to conserve battery power to the maximum. This will be slow going, but I intend to remain submerged throughout daylight hours.

09:51
We finally have a hydrophone contact! Two vessels bearing approx 245. One certainly sounds like a warship, the other perhaps not. A merchant plus escort? A periscope sweep showed only the fishing boat fleet, so our sound contact is beyond visual range as yet. Possibly in the vicinity of Bepu, given the bearing. If we weren’t on a recon op, I would be turning to track and intercept. But I’ll have to let them go. This time!

10:39
131°58’E, 33°24’N.
Hydrophone operator reports a warship bearing 225, closing at medium speed, long range. Taking a listen myself, there appears to be two warships and a merchant.

10:49
A periscope sweep shows at least one escort vessel plus up to four merchants, one of them possibly a tanker, on a course through the Hoyo Strait to exit through the Bungo Suido. Have the Japanese adopted an escorted convoy strategy? Perhaps they’re taking notice of what is happening in the North Atlantic. But, what a missed opportunity because of these damned orders from COMSUBPAC!
Plus, we’re nearly surrounded by fishing boats! It would be just our luck to get entangled in their fishing nets!

10:54
According to the Nautical Almanac, the sun should now be risen.

12:05
We’ve lost hydrophone contact with the escorted convoy. We continue deeper into the Inland Sea, probing how far we can go.

14:14
132°01’E, 33°31’N.
We have turned to new course 072°, ahead one third, remaining at periscope depth. Hydrophone contact at approx bearing 212 of a single warship. This is likely our first contact with a patrol!

14:25
Sound contact is now at bearing 205. I want to avoid using the periscope during daylight, given the number of fishing boats we have been encountering.

14:35
Sound contact now at bearing 196. It appears to be on a southerly course.

14:45
Sound contact now bearing 186, clearly showing through our own baffles. Still on a southerly course - headed out through the Hoyo Strait?

14:55
Sound contact now bearing 181, still clear through our baffles.

15:05
Sound contact still bearing 181. Clearly has changed course -- but towards or away from us? According to our charts, we have plenty of depth to play with for the next several hours at this speed, so I’m taking us a bit deeper, to 100 ft.

15:15
Sound contact now at bearing 178. Is it a bit fainter?

15:25
Sound contact now bearing 176. Definitely fainter. If he’s searching for us, he’s looking the wrong way! But I wonder if any of “our” fishing boats spotted and reported us?

15:35
Sound contact now bearing 175. Getting much fainter. The variation in bearings indicate changes in course. Is he searching? Or simply patrolling?

15:45
Sound contact very faint, at bearing 174.

16:00
Sound contact is no longer audible. Second Watch is now on duty.

19:04
Hydrophone reports a sound contact bearing 283, identified as a merchant. Another missed opportunity!

19:30
Hydrophone contact is now bearing 250, apparently on a course reciprocal to our own.

20:00
We lost the hydrophone contact at 19:55. I hope this mission to Hiroshima is worth all the missed opportunities!

20:48
132°13’E, 33°35’N.
The Nautical Almanac tells us the sun is setting. I have ordered us to periscope depth.

20:54
Hydrophone and periscope sweeps are clear. When the sky is a bit darker, we shall surface.

22:00
It’s finally dark enough, so I have ordered the boat to surface, at two thirds ahead.
We received the following Fox Traffic: HONG KONG HAS SURRENDERED TO THE JAPANESE X MANILA DECLARED AN OPEN CITY X US FORCES WITHDRAWING TO JAVA AND AUSTRALIA X MERRY CHRISTMAS X
And a Merry Christmas to you too, COMSUBPAC!

Bubblehead1980 · 02-24-22, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieLyons

25 Dec 1941 04:15
We are now visually tracking six fishing boats. Five of them are keeping to the west of the channel, with one ahead nearer the deeper part, Given their spread out disposition, they appear unconcerned about minefields. Could it be that the Japanese have none in this channel? Are they that confident in the security of their home waters? That alone would be useful intelligence for COMSUBPAC, even if we are unable to make it all the way to Hiroshima.

04:45
I have ordered ahead two thirds for a short time. We have fallen far enough behind the lead fishing boats to warrant it. So far they are holding steady on their course of about 348°. We will shortly make the first of our turns in the channel. Current course is 004°, new course, for a short leg of 5500 yds, will be 324°.

04:51
On course at 324°. Speed reduced to ahead one third to reduce closure rate on fishing boats to our west. I want to pass behind them on our next course change.

05:18
I have ordered ahead two thirds once more. On our next leg we should now pass behind the five fishing boats that are still in view. They still haven’t deviated from their course.

05:24
132°12’E, 33°06’N.
Turned to new course 282°, speed ahead two thirds.

06:01
132°08’E, 33°07’N.
Turned to new course 325°, speed two thirds ahead. We are now some 6000 yds west of the course of the fishing boats, on a diverging course. Only one remains in view -- we’ll lose sight of it soon enough. We’re on our own from here on in -- I’m surprised we have seen no sign of defences so far: no patrols, no mines, no shore emplacements.

06:35
I spoke too soon! We have spotted three fishing boats to starboard, now apparently on a converging course of about 305°. They must have changed course shortly after our last sighting. I have ordered speed reduced to ahead one third to avoid contact. Although this slows us down again, it has the advantage that I can keep them in front to pathfind any potential minefields. That’s very thoughtful of them!

09:10
132°00’E, 33°17’N.
Course 326°. I have ordered speed increased to two thirds ahead. The fishing boats are far enough ahead and all but one have crossed our bow, so we will pass astern of them again. They remain steady on their course of 305°. Are they on their way to Oita? Or Tsurusaki? Or Bepu? If so, I can expect them to make a turn to port, on a diverging course from our plotted one. But, they’ve surprised us once with a course change -- they’ll bear keeping a close eye on for the time being.

09:30
131°59’E, 33°20’N.
We are passing through the Hoyo Strait into the Seto Inland Sea. I am surprised, and grateful for it, that we have still not encountered any patrol vessels of any sort. I also have to thank our fishing boat “escort” for being most helpful thus far! Still no sign of them changing course. But we will, about 1 NM ahead!

09:45
131°58’E, 33°21’N.
We have made our turn, to a new course of 018°, two thirds ahead. We still have six fishing boats in sight, all now to port and beginning to fall behind, steady on their course of 305°.

09:50
A binocular sweep has shown two more fishing boats ahead, off the port bow. With the first light of dawn appearing, and the horizon beginning to show clearly, I’ve ordered the boat to dive to periscope depth, ahead one third to conserve battery power to the maximum. This will be slow going, but I intend to remain submerged throughout daylight hours.

09:51
We finally have a hydrophone contact! Two vessels bearing approx 245. One certainly sounds like a warship, the other perhaps not. A merchant plus escort? A periscope sweep showed only the fishing boat fleet, so our sound contact is beyond visual range as yet. Possibly in the vicinity of Bepu, given the bearing. If we weren’t on a recon op, I would be turning to track and intercept. But I’ll have to let them go. This time!

10:39
131°58’E, 33°24’N.
Hydrophone operator reports a warship bearing 225, closing at medium speed, long range. Taking a listen myself, there appears to be two warships and a merchant.

10:49
A periscope sweep shows at least one escort vessel plus up to four merchants, one of them possibly a tanker, on a course through the Hoyo Strait to exit through the Bungo Suido. Have the Japanese adopted an escorted convoy strategy? Perhaps they’re taking notice of what is happening in the North Atlantic. But, what a missed opportunity because of these damned orders from COMSUBPAC!
Plus, we’re nearly surrounded by fishing boats! It would be just our luck to get entangled in their fishing nets!

10:54
According to the Nautical Almanac, the sun should now be risen.

12:05
We’ve lost hydrophone contact with the escorted convoy. We continue deeper into the Inland Sea, probing how far we can go.

14:14
132°01’E, 33°31’N.
We have turned to new course 072°, ahead one third, remaining at periscope depth. Hydrophone contact at approx bearing 212 of a single warship. This is likely our first contact with a patrol!

14:25
Sound contact is now at bearing 205. I want to avoid using the periscope during daylight, given the number of fishing boats we have been encountering.

14:35
Sound contact now at bearing 196. It appears to be on a southerly course.

14:45
Sound contact now bearing 186, clearly showing through our own baffles. Still on a southerly course - headed out through the Hoyo Strait?

14:55
Sound contact now bearing 181, still clear through our baffles.

15:05
Sound contact still bearing 181. Clearly has changed course -- but towards or away from us? According to our charts, we have plenty of depth to play with for the next several hours at this speed, so I’m taking us a bit deeper, to 100 ft.

15:15
Sound contact now at bearing 178. Is it a bit fainter?

15:25
Sound contact now bearing 176. Definitely fainter. If he’s searching for us, he’s looking the wrong way! But I wonder if any of “our” fishing boats spotted and reported us?

15:35
Sound contact now bearing 175. Getting much fainter. The variation in bearings indicate changes in course. Is he searching? Or simply patrolling?

15:45
Sound contact very faint, at bearing 174.

16:00
Sound contact is no longer audible. Second Watch is now on duty.

19:04
Hydrophone reports a sound contact bearing 283, identified as a merchant. Another missed opportunity!

19:30
Hydrophone contact is now bearing 250, apparently on a course reciprocal to our own.

20:00
We lost the hydrophone contact at 19:55. I hope this mission to Hiroshima is worth all the missed opportunities!

20:48
132°13’E, 33°35’N.
The Nautical Almanac tells us the sun is setting. I have ordered us to periscope depth.

20:54
Hydrophone and periscope sweeps are clear. When the sky is a bit darker, we shall surface.

22:00
It’s finally dark enough, so I have ordered the boat to surface, at two thirds ahead.
We received the following Fox Traffic: HONG KONG HAS SURRENDERED TO THE JAPANESE X MANILA DECLARED AN OPEN CITY X US FORCES WITHDRAWING TO JAVA AND AUSTRALIA X MERRY CHRISTMAS X
And a Merry Christmas to you too, COMSUBPAC!

Interesting read. Keep it up

EddieLyons · 02-24-22, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

Well done thus far

Which mod(s) are you running or stock game? Curious.

I'm using your TMO Update.

Map contacts are on. Manual targeting off. Event camera off. External camera on, but only for some "beauty" shots while cruising -- otherwise I play strictly first person. My save files include Replay, so it's available if ever I want to go back and check what happened in an action.

Bubblehead1980 · 02-24-22, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieLyons

I'm using your TMO Update.

Map contacts are on. Manual targeting off. Event camera off. External camera on, but only for some "beauty" shots while cruising -- otherwise I play strictly first person. My save files include Replay, so it's available if ever I want to go back and check what happened in an action.

Nice! I was wondering if were using my TMO mod.

Sammy-rai · 03-16-22, 05:53 AM

My skipper recently transferred from USS S-28 (OnePunch) to the USS Snapper (SS-185). Sent out to the Solomons on his first war patrol with the Snapper, he sank 2 IJN Kuma-class Lt Cruisers and a destroyer escort in night action in 'The Slot'.

Here are some shots of the Snapper's interior, courtesy of the Fleet Interiors mod and a little adjusting:
sh4_FOTR_2022_03_16_11_20_32_325.jpg

sh4_FOTR_2022_03_16_11_20_48_435.jpg

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Sammy-rai · 03-16-22, 05:59 AM

And just for giggles here is a shot of the Snapper's and OnePunch's conning towers:
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sh4_FOTR_2022_02_26_19_43_01_712.jpg

Bubblehead1980 · 03-16-22, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy-rai

My skipper recently transferred from USS S-28 (OnePunch) to the USS Snapper (SS-185). Sent out to the Solomons on his first war patrol with the Snapper, he sank 2 IJN Kuma-class Lt Cruisers and a destroyer escort in night action in 'The Slot'.

Here are some shots of the Snapper's interior, courtesy of the Fleet Interiors mod and a little adjusting:
Attachment 5130

Attachment 5131

Attachment 5132

Thanks for sharing

Gotta love those interior mods!

Bubblehead1980 · 03-16-22, 06:37 AM

New career in TMO V2.0 update
100 difficulty
Cams off, contacts on.

(Close call while leaving Saipan!)

March 3, 1945
_____________

Departed PEARL HARBOR in accordance with COMSUBPAC Operation Order #65-45, en route to the west coast of KYUSHU via SAIPAN to form coordinated attack group with TINOSA and SPADEFISH, with Commanding Officer TINOSA as group commander.

March 3-14
___________

En route SAIPAN, conducted training en route. Averaged three dives, one battle problem per day. Studied many patrol reports and "BUSHIDO" to get back in trim after a long lay off.

March 15
_________

0810 While approaching Garapan Harbor, Saipan,
spotted large formation of B-29 heavy bombers approaching
for landing, likely returning from night time raid over Japan.
(Aircraft Contact No.1) (B-24's substituting for B-29's, since do not have
B-29 in SH 4 at this time)

0945 Docked at Saipan.
Topped off fuel and provisions.

2000 Departed Saipan at dusk for Patrol Area NINE.

2101 Trim dive.

2105 Sound reported a submerged submarine bearing 070 short range, closing!. TIRANTE at 75 ft. Rigged for silent running.
(Ship Contact No.1)

2107 Torpedo noises detected on sound bearing 030! Ordered 100 ft,
emergency! Appeared that a undetected enemy submarine fired
torpedoes at TIRANTE, which was saved by her evening. post refuel trim
dive. (Shocked as did not expect any AI enemy submarines to be in are
at this point, but shows why must remain vigilant. Trim dive saved my
boat)

2140 Lost sound contact with submerged submarine.
Last known bearing 240, estimated range 5000 yards.

March 16
________

0040 Surfaced. Departed area at high speed.

0045 SJ contact bearing 090 19250 yds. Two pips.
(Ship Contact No.2)

0105 Contacts identified as Butler Class DE.
Exchanged recognition signals.
DE hunting area for submarine, likely
same one which fired on TIRANTE.

0130 Star shells spotted astern in distance.

0135 Depth charge explosions visible astern, DE
appears to have discovered a submerged submarine.
(Seems the patrolling DE's spotted the AI sub and attacked.
With external cam off, all could do was see flashes distant and listen on
hydrophones to explosions.

0200 Lost contact with DE's astern. Continued on patrol area,
with caution.

!!HansGruber!! · 03-18-22, 08:57 PM

FOTRSU v1.7 p3
98/100 difficulty

USS Harder, 2nd patrol
March 17, 1943

1700 - ULTRA received of enemy task force operating in the East China Sea. Report is within 100nm but these things never pan out.

2300 - Radar detects large group heading ENE at 16 kts. Task group consists of 2 CV, 3 CA, 1 CL, 6 DD. Harder goes to battle stations and begins pursuit at flank speed to N for intercept.

2330 - Task group turns towards Harder on course 105. 1 x Hiyo and 1 x Shokaku class CV identified. Contact report sent and sub goes to periscope depth & silent running.

2345 - Leading DD passes 500 yards to stern.

2350 - 6 bow fish launched at Shokaku class CV from 1200 yards. Immediate dive to 250' and course NNW.

2351 - 4 detonations heard overhead followed by many secondary explosions.

2355 - Breaking up noises heard. "Believe that baby sank."

0200 - Some active pinging from a lone DD but sonar reports most screws far too the E.

0500 - Return to periscope depth and spot a few DD's 5+nm blinking.

0600 - Surface and withdraw to west to resume patrol.

08-18-22, 09:48 AM	#1
Red Devil The Old Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield England Posts: 1,515 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	Lucky 13th Jan 1942 On my previous career Drum saves went POP! Had to start again, so I thought ok, bin it all and re install. On Jan 13th, in Sculpin, I was starting to head back to Java with little success when I spotted a TF heading toward Balikpapan. I was well out of position so decided to shadow it. After nightfall I came across 8 troop carriers, on their own, the main fleet had gone on ahead. A turkey shoot later, no troop carriers left. I decided to continue the course and came upon the main fleet near Balikpapan. Dived and crept in. Came up not far from an Agana Cruiser and a Mogama. Took them out with the last of my torps. Got back to Java to be offered a new boat, USS Drum. Loaded it out and noted another Drum bug, that I have seen before. No damn main gun crew and no space to insert them. The gun is there, on the bow, switched from rear. I always have bow guns, better at attack with. Can someone, or has someone, eradicated these Drum bugs. I don't get them in any other boat. __________________ > > Captain!, there's a destroyer on the por........ periscope is flooded Sir! > Darkness is only the absence of Light; Ignorance is only the absence of knowledge © www.worldwartwo.uk www.captainwalker.uk

08-18-22, 03:02 PM	#2
Kieldk Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 103 Downloads: 505 Uploads: 0	That is a well known bug The best thing you can do is never to change your deck gun location and use the default position Try reload your game To where you where assigned to the Drum and then don’t change the gun location Also never overwrite any save games but use a fresh save with new name each time Best Regards __________________ We are at war,”. and now we are caught right in the middle of it - Capt. Rahn

02-22-22, 06:14 PM	#3
EddieLyons Watch Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 28 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	Impossible mission?! (Part 2) 25 Dec 1941 00:15 132°14’E, 32°41’N. At 00:01 lookouts reported a ship at 042, long range. Binoculars showed it to be a sail equipped fishing vessel, so I ordered speed reduced to two thirds ahead to limit our chance of being seen. A binocular sweep showed it to be just the closest of five such craft, so I ordered a dive to periscope depth at 00:09. I had hoped to get further into the Bungo Suido before having to submerge. But now that’s out of the question. We’ll continue from here submerged, at two thirds ahead, making 4 kts. I intend to probe the channel as far as is feasible -- I figure wherever fishing boats go, there’ll be no mines! The crew is tense, which is to be expected. What a way to start Christmas Day! At least the hydrophone is clear, so there are no patrols within range. 02:10 132°13’E, 32°49’N. I have decided to surface. Two fishing vessels remain within sight with the periscope, but far enough away not to be a concern. I have both ahead, one off the port bow, the other off the starboard. I can be reasonably confident there are no minefields in the vicinity. I’ve reduced speed to ahead one third, course 359°, to ensure we don’t overhaul the fishing vessels too soon. Hydrophone also shows no sound contacts, so it looks like there are no patrol vessels in this part of the channel. Surprisingly! The Japanese don’t celebrate Christmas, do they? But wouldn’t it already be 26 Dec on this side of the International Date Line? 02:45 Only one fishing vessel remains in sight ahead, at 355, so I’ve increased speed to two thirds ahead. They seem to be moving faster than I thought! 02:55 I changed course to 004°, ahead standard. This puts us on course to make a change of course about 10 NM ahead, remaining in the deepest part of the channel. However, the one fishing vessel still in sight seems to be making for a shallower part of the channel, on the west side. 03:00 Lookouts spotted another fishing vessel ahead, bearing 344 and on a NNW course. A binocular sweep showed at least three others. I’ve reduced speed to one third ahead again, but maintaining course and staying surfaced. I think we’re far enough behind to remain out of sight, while observing their course. I’ll have to rethink our plotted course if these vessels are indeed heading through the shallower part of the channel. 03:30 Have increased speed once more to two thirds ahead. The fishing boats have pulled ahead, barely within binocular view. We’re also beginning to lose the moon -- won’t be long before it sets. I had hoped to be further into the channel before losing the benefit of its light. 04:00 Have reduced speed again to one third ahead. One of the fishing boats almost directly ahead is getting too close for comfort. But, unlike the one we have been tracking, which is on course for the shallower part of the channel, this next one is much nearer to our plotted course. This is reassuring, since it might well mean there is no minefield in our path. We shall proceed with caution.

02-24-22, 07:03 PM	#7
EddieLyons Watch Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 28 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	Impossible mission?! (Part 3) 25 Dec 1941 04:15 We are now visually tracking six fishing boats. Five of them are keeping to the west of the channel, with one ahead nearer the deeper part, Given their spread out disposition, they appear unconcerned about minefields. Could it be that the Japanese have none in this channel? Are they that confident in the security of their home waters? That alone would be useful intelligence for COMSUBPAC, even if we are unable to make it all the way to Hiroshima. 04:45 I have ordered ahead two thirds for a short time. We have fallen far enough behind the lead fishing boats to warrant it. So far they are holding steady on their course of about 348°. We will shortly make the first of our turns in the channel. Current course is 004°, new course, for a short leg of 5500 yds, will be 324°. 04:51 On course at 324°. Speed reduced to ahead one third to reduce closure rate on fishing boats to our west. I want to pass behind them on our next course change. 05:18 I have ordered ahead two thirds once more. On our next leg we should now pass behind the five fishing boats that are still in view. They still haven’t deviated from their course. 05:24 132°12’E, 33°06’N. Turned to new course 282°, speed ahead two thirds. 06:01 132°08’E, 33°07’N. Turned to new course 325°, speed two thirds ahead. We are now some 6000 yds west of the course of the fishing boats, on a diverging course. Only one remains in view -- we’ll lose sight of it soon enough. We’re on our own from here on in -- I’m surprised we have seen no sign of defences so far: no patrols, no mines, no shore emplacements. 06:35 I spoke too soon! We have spotted three fishing boats to starboard, now apparently on a converging course of about 305°. They must have changed course shortly after our last sighting. I have ordered speed reduced to ahead one third to avoid contact. Although this slows us down again, it has the advantage that I can keep them in front to pathfind any potential minefields. That’s very thoughtful of them! 09:10 132°00’E, 33°17’N. Course 326°. I have ordered speed increased to two thirds ahead. The fishing boats are far enough ahead and all but one have crossed our bow, so we will pass astern of them again. They remain steady on their course of 305°. Are they on their way to Oita? Or Tsurusaki? Or Bepu? If so, I can expect them to make a turn to port, on a diverging course from our plotted one. But, they’ve surprised us once with a course change -- they’ll bear keeping a close eye on for the time being. 09:30 131°59’E, 33°20’N. We are passing through the Hoyo Strait into the Seto Inland Sea. I am surprised, and grateful for it, that we have still not encountered any patrol vessels of any sort. I also have to thank our fishing boat “escort” for being most helpful thus far! Still no sign of them changing course. But we will, about 1 NM ahead! 09:45 131°58’E, 33°21’N. We have made our turn, to a new course of 018°, two thirds ahead. We still have six fishing boats in sight, all now to port and beginning to fall behind, steady on their course of 305°. 09:50 A binocular sweep has shown two more fishing boats ahead, off the port bow. With the first light of dawn appearing, and the horizon beginning to show clearly, I’ve ordered the boat to dive to periscope depth, ahead one third to conserve battery power to the maximum. This will be slow going, but I intend to remain submerged throughout daylight hours. 09:51 We finally have a hydrophone contact! Two vessels bearing approx 245. One certainly sounds like a warship, the other perhaps not. A merchant plus escort? A periscope sweep showed only the fishing boat fleet, so our sound contact is beyond visual range as yet. Possibly in the vicinity of Bepu, given the bearing. If we weren’t on a recon op, I would be turning to track and intercept. But I’ll have to let them go. This time! 10:39 131°58’E, 33°24’N. Hydrophone operator reports a warship bearing 225, closing at medium speed, long range. Taking a listen myself, there appears to be two warships and a merchant. 10:49 A periscope sweep shows at least one escort vessel plus up to four merchants, one of them possibly a tanker, on a course through the Hoyo Strait to exit through the Bungo Suido. Have the Japanese adopted an escorted convoy strategy? Perhaps they’re taking notice of what is happening in the North Atlantic. But, what a missed opportunity because of these damned orders from COMSUBPAC! Plus, we’re nearly surrounded by fishing boats! It would be just our luck to get entangled in their fishing nets! 10:54 According to the Nautical Almanac, the sun should now be risen. 12:05 We’ve lost hydrophone contact with the escorted convoy. We continue deeper into the Inland Sea, probing how far we can go. 14:14 132°01’E, 33°31’N. We have turned to new course 072°, ahead one third, remaining at periscope depth. Hydrophone contact at approx bearing 212 of a single warship. This is likely our first contact with a patrol! 14:25 Sound contact is now at bearing 205. I want to avoid using the periscope during daylight, given the number of fishing boats we have been encountering. 14:35 Sound contact now at bearing 196. It appears to be on a southerly course. 14:45 Sound contact now bearing 186, clearly showing through our own baffles. Still on a southerly course - headed out through the Hoyo Strait? 14:55 Sound contact now bearing 181, still clear through our baffles. 15:05 Sound contact still bearing 181. Clearly has changed course -- but towards or away from us? According to our charts, we have plenty of depth to play with for the next several hours at this speed, so I’m taking us a bit deeper, to 100 ft. 15:15 Sound contact now at bearing 178. Is it a bit fainter? 15:25 Sound contact now bearing 176. Definitely fainter. If he’s searching for us, he’s looking the wrong way! But I wonder if any of “our” fishing boats spotted and reported us? 15:35 Sound contact now bearing 175. Getting much fainter. The variation in bearings indicate changes in course. Is he searching? Or simply patrolling? 15:45 Sound contact very faint, at bearing 174. 16:00 Sound contact is no longer audible. Second Watch is now on duty. 19:04 Hydrophone reports a sound contact bearing 283, identified as a merchant. Another missed opportunity! 19:30 Hydrophone contact is now bearing 250, apparently on a course reciprocal to our own. 20:00 We lost the hydrophone contact at 19:55. I hope this mission to Hiroshima is worth all the missed opportunities! 20:48 132°13’E, 33°35’N. The Nautical Almanac tells us the sun is setting. I have ordered us to periscope depth. 20:54 Hydrophone and periscope sweeps are clear. When the sky is a bit darker, we shall surface. 22:00 It’s finally dark enough, so I have ordered the boat to surface, at two thirds ahead. We received the following Fox Traffic: HONG KONG HAS SURRENDERED TO THE JAPANESE X MANILA DECLARED AN OPEN CITY X US FORCES WITHDRAWING TO JAVA AND AUSTRALIA X MERRY CHRISTMAS X And a Merry Christmas to you too, COMSUBPAC!

03-16-22, 05:53 AM	#11
Sammy-rai Seaman Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Norway Posts: 39 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	USS Snapper Interior My skipper recently transferred from USS S-28 (OnePunch) to the USS Snapper (SS-185). Sent out to the Solomons on his first war patrol with the Snapper, he sank 2 IJN Kuma-class Lt Cruisers and a destroyer escort in night action in 'The Slot'. Here are some shots of the Snapper's interior, courtesy of the Fleet Interiors mod and a little adjusting: sh4_FOTR_2022_03_16_11_20_32_325.jpg sh4_FOTR_2022_03_16_11_20_48_435.jpg sh4_FOTR_2022_03_16_11_21_27_885.jpg

02-22-22, 07:11 PM	#4
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	TMO Update V2.0 Donation Narwahl Mod 100 difficulty, cams off, map contacts on. 18 September 1944 0000 Position 3-16 N 122-33 E in Celebes Sea, cruising on course 295 at 8.5 knots en route to Cebu and Mindanao for special assignment. Passengers and cargo aboard. 0040 Lookouts spotted vessel bearing 073 range 5000 yards closing fast! SJ was off at time as "sweep" is made every fifteen minutes. OOD turned away at flank speed, vessel, now identified as a DD or DE, continued closing. 0041 GENERAL QUARTERS. I rushed from my cabin to the bridge. 0044 Spotted vessel closing. Large DD, possibly Shimakaze class. Planned stern shot, but vessel began to zig and fire guns. Ordered boat to dive, splashes close! 0046 Ordered 300 ft. Rigged for Silent Running and Depth Charge. 0050 DD roared above as NAUTILUS passed 220 feet. 0053 DC explosions. Real tooth shakers. 0055 Serious damage reported forward torpedo room. Damage Control Party dispatched. Damage Control Report 1. Leaks in Forward Torpedo Room, flooded bilges and resulted in about one foot of water in compartment. DC party stopped leaks at 0100. 2. Hull damage reported forward. 3. Forward Batteries 4. JP Listening Gear 5. Forward Dive planes Transmission 6. High Pressure Air line leaks 7. Light bulbs and glass fixtures 8. No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4 torpedo tubes damaged, likely non operational. 0134 NAUTILUS at a depth 350 feet, pinging and depth charge attacks continue. Due to possible hull damage, not advisable to increase depth. 0143 After last DC run, which shook boat. DD went quiet, likely above listening for NAUTILUS. Currently at 350 feet, just waiting this skilled DD commander out.... 0550 Sound contact bearing 156, closing, long range. 0600 DD hunting in area. Maintained silent running. 1312 One hour since last sound contact. Ordered periscope depth. 1320 All clear. Fog and overcast with gray skies had set in. Light chop to sea. 1324 SJ sweep, all clear. 1326 Surfaced. 1400 Inspection showed that Torpedo Tubes No. 1,2,4, all non operational, heavily damaged. Torpedo Tube No.3 damaged, but operational. Damage Control Party formed to conduct repairs. 1700 Tube No.3 repaired, operational. 19 September 1000 Began transit of Sibutu Pass Northbound. 1235 SD contact 14000 yards closing. 1237 Submerged to avoid 1900 Surfaced in Sibutu Passage. 20 September 0100 Cleared Sibutu Pass. 0108 SJ contacts bearing 210 28550 yards, two pips. Likely a patrol NAUTILUS just missed. 1300 Torpedo But No. 4 repaired, operational. 21 September 1300 Passed into Bohol Sea, NEGROS visible to port, bearing 280 at range 11 NM, MINDANAO, visible to starboard bearing 070, range of 18 NM. Clear day, sunny, calm seas. En route to Libertad, Mindanao for special mission. 1500 SIQUIJOR ISLAND visible to to port, bearing 285, 13 NM. 1606 SJ contact bearing 278 22700 yards. Single, fast moving pip, near SIQUIJOR ISLAND, likely a patrol. 1800 Torpedo Tube No. 2 repaired, operational. No. 1 remained non operational, undergoing repairs. 2100 Approaching designated landing area, preparations for landing of passengers made. 2155 Sighted security signal. 2200 Began deploying passengers via rubber boat. 22 September 0050 All passengers designated for Spot 1 deployed ashore via rubber boat. Mission Completed. 0700 Operations at Spot 2 off Cebu not scheduled until evening of 24 September. Proceeded to Bohol Sea away from shore, submerged at daylight, completed repairs until time to proceed to area arrives.

02-23-22, 09:52 PM	#6
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	TMO Update V2.0 Donation Narwhal mod 100 difficulty, cams off, map contacts on After completing special mission delivering ammunition and supplies at DIBUT BAY, LUZON, proceed towards SAN BERNADINO STRAIT but with orders to avoid area until 29 October. In between orders, decided to check in on SAN MIGUEL BAY. Usually some decent ships transiting in and out of the bay, running the coast up to LAMON BAY etc. 26/27 October 1944 14-14 N 123-8E 12 miles off entrance to San Miguel Bay , Philippines As approached SAN MIGUEL BAY on the surface at night, sticking to deeper waters in the approaches off the entrance. Detected radar signals, then SJ made contact. 1000 ton aux patrol craft coming a long. Given do not get a lot of shots to sink vessels and figured she was worth a torpedo, went to GQ to fire one of the four torpedoes in bow tubes (load reduced to just six, four forward, to aft, on special missions) Submerged for approach but somehow was detected. Enemy turned in and NAUTILUS lined up for a "down the throat" shot. Fired tube No.1, but apparently misjudged the range. Torpedo hit, but did not exploded, likely did not have time to arm. Rigged for depth charge, silent running, went to 200 feet. Passed a thermal layer 185 feet, leveled off at 190 feet. This for a time helped thwart the enemy above. However, after a while seemed to locate me. Every 10-15 minutes, makes a run on us, dropping a couple charges. Time is 0021 27 October 1944 , have made it into deeper waters and thus currently at depth of 345 feet, with bottom at 370. A second patrol boat type (judging by the sound) is en route from SAN MIGUEL BAY to assist, as can be heard making its best speed to join in from that direction.

03-16-22, 05:59 AM	#12
Sammy-rai Seaman Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Norway Posts: 39 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Submarine Emblems And just for giggles here is a shot of the Snapper's and OnePunch's conning towers: Desktop_2022_03_13_13_01_06_290.jpg sh4_FOTR_2022_02_26_19_43_01_712.jpg

03-16-22, 06:37 AM	#14
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	USS TIRANTE SS-420 March 1945 First Patrol New career in TMO V2.0 update 100 difficulty Cams off, contacts on. (Close call while leaving Saipan!) March 3, 1945 _____________ Departed PEARL HARBOR in accordance with COMSUBPAC Operation Order #65-45, en route to the west coast of KYUSHU via SAIPAN to form coordinated attack group with TINOSA and SPADEFISH, with Commanding Officer TINOSA as group commander. March 3-14 ___________ En route SAIPAN, conducted training en route. Averaged three dives, one battle problem per day. Studied many patrol reports and "BUSHIDO" to get back in trim after a long lay off. March 15 _________ 0810 While approaching Garapan Harbor, Saipan, spotted large formation of B-29 heavy bombers approaching for landing, likely returning from night time raid over Japan. (Aircraft Contact No.1) (B-24's substituting for B-29's, since do not have B-29 in SH 4 at this time) 0945 Docked at Saipan. Topped off fuel and provisions. 2000 Departed Saipan at dusk for Patrol Area NINE. 2101 Trim dive. 2105 Sound reported a submerged submarine bearing 070 short range, closing!. TIRANTE at 75 ft. Rigged for silent running. (Ship Contact No.1) 2107 Torpedo noises detected on sound bearing 030! Ordered 100 ft, emergency! Appeared that a undetected enemy submarine fired torpedoes at TIRANTE, which was saved by her evening. post refuel trim dive. (Shocked as did not expect any AI enemy submarines to be in are at this point, but shows why must remain vigilant. Trim dive saved my boat) 2140 Lost sound contact with submerged submarine. Last known bearing 240, estimated range 5000 yards. March 16 ________ 0040 Surfaced. Departed area at high speed. 0045 SJ contact bearing 090 19250 yds. Two pips. (Ship Contact No.2) 0105 Contacts identified as Butler Class DE. Exchanged recognition signals. DE hunting area for submarine, likely same one which fired on TIRANTE. 0130 Star shells spotted astern in distance. 0135 Depth charge explosions visible astern, DE appears to have discovered a submerged submarine. (Seems the patrolling DE's spotted the AI sub and attacked. With external cam off, all could do was see flashes distant and listen on hydrophones to explosions. 0200 Lost contact with DE's astern. Continued on patrol area, with caution.

03-18-22, 08:57 PM	#15
!!HansGruber!! Watch Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 22 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	FOTRSU v1.7 p3 98/100 difficulty USS Harder, 2nd patrol March 17, 1943 1700 - ULTRA received of enemy task force operating in the East China Sea. Report is within 100nm but these things never pan out. 2300 - Radar detects large group heading ENE at 16 kts. Task group consists of 2 CV, 3 CA, 1 CL, 6 DD. Harder goes to battle stations and begins pursuit at flank speed to N for intercept. 2330 - Task group turns towards Harder on course 105. 1 x Hiyo and 1 x Shokaku class CV identified. Contact report sent and sub goes to periscope depth & silent running. 2345 - Leading DD passes 500 yards to stern. 2350 - 6 bow fish launched at Shokaku class CV from 1200 yards. Immediate dive to 250' and course NNW. 2351 - 4 detonations heard overhead followed by many secondary explosions. 2355 - Breaking up noises heard. "Believe that baby sank." 0200 - Some active pinging from a lone DD but sonar reports most screws far too the E. 0500 - Return to periscope depth and spot a few DD's 5+nm blinking. 0600 - Surface and withdraw to west to resume patrol.