Where should I go?

papa_smurf · 08-11-07, 04:35 AM

When I upgrade to a type IX U-boat, (probably around jan 41), I was wondering what are the best patrol areas for this type?
The obvious ones are around Freeport and off the coast of Norfolk(Canada NOT England), are there others?

danlisa · 08-11-07, 06:14 AM

Until the US enters the war, keep patroling the coastline down to South Africa. As soon as the US enters, head over to the East Coast and into the Caribbean.

You can still patrol & attack shipping near England, just make sure you stay in deep water. The IX is a big target.

Brag · 08-11-07, 07:52 AM

Shadowing Freetown-England convoys and attacking them nightly can prove very rewarding way to head for home. On one instance, I followed a convoy until escorts were gone and only four small freighters survived when I ran out of ammo and torpedoes less than 2 days steaming to Lorient.

papa_smurf · 08-11-07, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the info - will be doing this once I get a Type IX

Jimbuna · 08-11-07, 12:42 PM

If you want to stay near to home try BF 13-15 or a little bit further try AM 52

08-11-07, 04:35 AM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Where should I go? When I upgrade to a type IX U-boat, (probably around jan 41), I was wondering what are the best patrol areas for this type? The obvious ones are around Freeport and off the coast of Norfolk(Canada NOT England), are there others?

08-11-07, 06:14 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Until the US enters the war, keep patroling the coastline down to South Africa. As soon as the US enters, head over to the East Coast and into the Caribbean. You can still patrol & attack shipping near England, just make sure you stay in deep water. The IX is a big target. __________________

08-11-07, 07:52 AM	#3
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Shadowing Freetown-England convoys and attacking them nightly can prove very rewarding way to head for home. On one instance, I followed a convoy until escorts were gone and only four small freighters survived when I ran out of ammo and torpedoes less than 2 days steaming to Lorient. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-11-07, 12:42 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If you want to stay near to home try BF 13-15 or a little bit further try AM 52 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-11-07, 12:39 PM	#4
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the info - will be doing this once I get a Type IX