U-33, LEUTNANT Z. S. Anthony Klein

anthony210 · 09-14-07, 11:07 AM

Ive decided to do a patrol in real time. Im picking this one up 2 days into the patrol though on the way to grid BE31. I just didnt want to start over. The next patrol will be 100% real time though.

Im going to be posting daily (gametime) patrol reports at the end of each day in the game. I wont leave the computer running 24/7 but ill try and get as much as I can in each day.

The first report should be available tomorrow or the day after, but ill give some details as to whats going on right now since its the beginning of day 3 of the patrol. Its currently 0621 ingame.

Left Wilhelmshaven on September 1st, 1939 at 1313.

U-33 Type VIIB
Mission: Patrol BE31 for 24 hours.
Date: September 3rd, 1939
Time: 0621
Current Location: AN49
Range to course end: 3059 km

Captain's Report: The weather is horrible outside, dove to 25m for now. Will give another update on this in my daily report at 2300. If you have any suggestions on my course id be more than happy to hear them. Ive decided to sail around Great Britain because ive had some bad luck in the channel and dont want to risk my crew and boat.

Here are some pictures I took off my Navigation Map and around the boat in general.

danlisa · 09-14-07, 11:43 AM

Ah, cool.

There was a man, years ago, that did this. He kept us upto date with his 1 TC career and I swear you could see the poor guy going ever so slightly mad.

I don't think you are going as far as he did but your reports are welcome.

Do us one small favour please. When taking a screenshot, press numpad (.) to remove the dials/menu bar.

Look forward to your reports.

Huskalar · 09-14-07, 11:51 AM

Also looking forward to your reports. I wish you the best of luck on your patrol.

seafarer · 09-14-07, 12:10 PM

Curious. In 1939, I would always take the Channel passage. I've always been able to get through the channel in '39, and there's almost always several lone merchants to pick off along the way (just avoid undo commotion while actually passing through the Calais gap - I slip through there submerged at night, and quietly).

If taking your route, I'd take a bit of a side trip down towards Isle of Skye - always some lone merchants in The Minch or moving through The Little Minch.

looney · 09-14-07, 01:01 PM

LOL I say we let him retur course and get past the canal now in his 1 TC trip

Canovaro · 09-14-07, 01:05 PM

Pretty cool Anthony!

Hope you have an exciting patrol! Keep us updated!

StarFox · 09-14-07, 03:44 PM

Ill be waiting to hear your remarks in the Bar when you get back. See you in a few months

Spruence M · 09-14-07, 05:23 PM

Whatever floats your boat. Or doesnt.

Have fun

anthony210 · 09-15-07, 08:35 AM

Patrol Log 2

Date: September 4th, 1939
Time: 0013
Current Location: AN45
Distance to Course End: 2889 km

Captain's Log: The weather has gotten even worse. Running on the surface for a few hours to recharge the batteries. Other than that there is nothing new to report. Here is the weather report from the WO:

Clouds Overcast, Percipitations Heavy, Fog Heavy, Wind speed 15 meters per second, direction 99.

Here are some pictures.

09-14-07, 11:07 AM	#1
anthony210 Watch Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	U-33, LEUTNANT Z. S. Anthony Klein Ive decided to do a patrol in real time. Im picking this one up 2 days into the patrol though on the way to grid BE31. I just didnt want to start over. The next patrol will be 100% real time though. Im going to be posting daily (gametime) patrol reports at the end of each day in the game. I wont leave the computer running 24/7 but ill try and get as much as I can in each day. The first report should be available tomorrow or the day after, but ill give some details as to whats going on right now since its the beginning of day 3 of the patrol. Its currently 0621 ingame. Left Wilhelmshaven on September 1st, 1939 at 1313. U-33 Type VIIB Mission: Patrol BE31 for 24 hours. Date: September 3rd, 1939 Time: 0621 Current Location: AN49 Range to course end: 3059 km Captain's Report: The weather is horrible outside, dove to 25m for now. Will give another update on this in my daily report at 2300. If you have any suggestions on my course id be more than happy to hear them. Ive decided to sail around Great Britain because ive had some bad luck in the channel and dont want to risk my crew and boat. Here are some pictures I took off my Navigation Map and around the boat in general.

09-14-07, 11:43 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Ah, cool. There was a man, years ago, that did this. He kept us upto date with his 1 TC career and I swear you could see the poor guy going ever so slightly mad. I don't think you are going as far as he did but your reports are welcome. Do us one small favour please. When taking a screenshot, press numpad (.) to remove the dials/menu bar. Look forward to your reports. __________________

09-14-07, 03:44 PM	#7
StarFox Engineer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado, USA Posts: 216 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Ill be waiting to hear your remarks in the Bar when you get back. See you in a few months __________________ Devoted fan of the SS United States, America's Flagship! I dream of her second life....

09-14-07, 11:51 AM	#3
Huskalar Ensign Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 221 Downloads: 176 Uploads: 0	Also looking forward to your reports. I wish you the best of luck on your patrol.

09-14-07, 12:10 PM	#4
seafarer Commodore Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 622 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Curious. In 1939, I would always take the Channel passage. I've always been able to get through the channel in '39, and there's almost always several lone merchants to pick off along the way (just avoid undo commotion while actually passing through the Calais gap - I slip through there submerged at night, and quietly). If taking your route, I'd take a bit of a side trip down towards Isle of Skye - always some lone merchants in The Minch or moving through The Little Minch.

09-14-07, 01:01 PM	#5
looney Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneek, The Netherlands Posts: 635 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	LOL I say we let him retur course and get past the canal now in his 1 TC trip

09-14-07, 01:05 PM	#6
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Pretty cool Anthony! Hope you have an exciting patrol! Keep us updated!

09-14-07, 05:23 PM	#8
Spruence M Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 14 Meters Posts: 394 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Whatever floats your boat. Or doesnt. Have fun

09-15-07, 08:35 AM	#9
anthony210 Watch Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Patrol Log 2 Date: September 4th, 1939 Time: 0013 Current Location: AN45 Distance to Course End: 2889 km Captain's Log: The weather has gotten even worse. Running on the surface for a few hours to recharge the batteries. Other than that there is nothing new to report. Here is the weather report from the WO: Clouds Overcast, Percipitations Heavy, Fog Heavy, Wind speed 15 meters per second, direction 99. Here are some pictures.