Things i really can't understand

Weedcow · 08-26-07, 09:16 AM

First of all let me explain..

I am currently damaged, so i cannot dive under 15 meters, which is why i am currently at 14 m- Theres a minesweeper engaging me right now, i have 8 torps to down it, which may sound like an easy task.- It just isn't.. i got almost no electricity, and only enough fuel to get back + perhaps 200 km of sailing-

Now the problem is - i simply can not hit it... It just sails in circles around me, and its impossible to hit it! I loaded 5 times now, and when i can not use the angel on bow in a common situation probably, this is almost impossible-- I can not figure out how i can do this, cuz the torp set up is made for a constant direction, not a circular motion - What am i to do ? Without downing it, im the one being downed..

tater · 08-26-07, 09:20 AM

MInesweepers are also very shallow draft. Even if you put a fish under him getting it to explode may be tricky.

FreddaH · 08-26-07, 10:25 AM

I was in that situation the other day. I saw no option but to surface and engage the bugger with the deck gun. It went well for a while and the enemy ship was heavily damaged, but unfortunately, he soon found the range and pumped shells into me, blowing me up.

However, the situation you are describing is pretty bad, as he obviously has you zeroed, and you can't dive to escape. I say: blow ballast and man the deck gun!

/Fredda

cali03boss · 08-26-07, 10:45 AM

be a man. Surface!

Weedcow · 08-26-07, 11:57 AM

Yes- It seems this is the way *General quarters!*
Man the deck gun- Prepare to be boarded..

Rhino1978 · 08-26-07, 12:01 PM

just another idea,when he passes you in an attack run or is round your rear go to flank so he can hear you and try to get him to chase you then give him the good news with a stern shot.make sure outer doors are open and enough distance to arm torp at least 400m

08-26-07, 09:16 AM	#1
Weedcow Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Things i really can't understand First of all let me explain.. I am currently damaged, so i cannot dive under 15 meters, which is why i am currently at 14 m- Theres a minesweeper engaging me right now, i have 8 torps to down it, which may sound like an easy task.- It just isn't.. i got almost no electricity, and only enough fuel to get back + perhaps 200 km of sailing- Now the problem is - i simply can not hit it... It just sails in circles around me, and its impossible to hit it! I loaded 5 times now, and when i can not use the angel on bow in a common situation probably, this is almost impossible-- I can not figure out how i can do this, cuz the torp set up is made for a constant direction, not a circular motion - What am i to do ? Without downing it, im the one being downed..

08-26-07, 10:45 AM	#4
cali03boss Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	be a man. Surface! __________________ Sargo Class USS Sargo

08-26-07, 12:01 PM	#6
Rhino1978 Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North east england Posts: 43 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	just another idea,when he passes you in an attack run or is round your rear go to flank so he can hear you and try to get him to chase you then give him the good news with a stern shot.make sure outer doors are open and enough distance to arm torp at least 400m __________________ Depth chargers in the water sir!!!!!!!

08-26-07, 09:20 AM	#2
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	MInesweepers are also very shallow draft. Even if you put a fish under him getting it to explode may be tricky.

08-26-07, 10:25 AM	#3
FreddaH Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I was in that situation the other day. I saw no option but to surface and engage the bugger with the deck gun. It went well for a while and the enemy ship was heavily damaged, but unfortunately, he soon found the range and pumped shells into me, blowing me up. However, the situation you are describing is pretty bad, as he obviously has you zeroed, and you can't dive to escape. I say: blow ballast and man the deck gun! /Fredda

08-26-07, 11:57 AM	#5
Weedcow Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Yes- It seems this is the way General quarters! Man the deck gun- Prepare to be boarded..