Need tonnage? Go to Tanker Alley

Brag · 10-28-07, 03:42 PM

I see we have a lot of newer Kaleuns who feel deprived and want to join the ranks of the aces.

One place where you can become a fat-cat Kaleun is in the fabled TANKER ALLEY, the place where tankers come to die (If you are there, of course).

The alley extends from BE3933 to BE3977. Draw a line between these two positions and patrol it. You will be within sound range of lots of tankers and large freighter plus the occasional ocean liner.

Another method of establishing the route: Go to the NE corner of BE39 mark a spot 10 kilometres south, then extend a line running 240 degrees. That is the center of the Alley. You will hear ships on either side.

Sometimes traffic is heavy and you will get several contacts a day, sometimes you have to have patience. The bonus is that often you will have unescorted ships running in twos.

This is also a good area from which to intercept convoys.

Use this happy hunting ground before GWX 1.4 comes out. The evil GWXers have been bribed by Winston Churchill to ruin this popular Kaleun's playground.

Visit the Spinnennetz thread in the stickies section for more killing grounds info.
Visit my site for other helpful stuff.

KeptinCranky · 10-28-07, 06:21 PM

And just to make Brag's eyes boggle, and make him reach for the old "stay out of shallow water" sign, :p I'll add that Intrepid young Kaleuns who want to make a name for themselves and don't mind getting a little sand on their boat might check out the Irish sea or st. George's Channel, these have the added benefit of being close to the French bases

so if you feel uncomfortable being away from home for weeks on end, or just want a quick patrol, do check them out.

just be aware that it's within RAF range or this could be you:

note: I did survive that, but I'd rather not repeat the experience

Stealth Hunter · 10-28-07, 07:17 PM

Damn, he found my hunting spot.

bookworm_020 · 10-28-07, 07:19 PM

You may have survived, but I don't think your pretty face would look the same after that!

Stealth Hunter · 10-28-07, 07:21 PM

It's dangerous there. I nearly lost my U-boat and half my crew in 1940 in the Alley.
Watch yerself, laddie.

GoldenRivet · 10-28-07, 08:40 PM

that screen shot...

... just terrifying.

Stealth Hunter · 10-28-07, 09:47 PM

"Goddammit! I can't find Bernard's ANTI-BOMB device! FRANZ! Get over here and h- SCHEISSE!!!"

Brag · 10-29-07, 05:59 AM

Nasty drop from than Sundie

Madna · 10-29-07, 01:42 PM

Ok, just one question, how do I know where those 4 number quadrants is? I can see two number quadrants on the map and smaller quadrants when zoomed in, but they don´t have any numbers.

nikimcbee · 10-29-07, 01:47 PM

You could go to Cape Hatteras! If you don't mind the trip, there are lots-o-tankers there. I came across a tanker convoy one time.:p

papa_smurf · 10-29-07, 02:12 PM

Will be going to Tanker alley once I transfer to Lorient

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DirtyACE · 10-29-07, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

You could go to Cape Hatteras! If you don't mind the trip, there are lots-o-tankers there. I came across a tanker convoy one time.:p

Where exactly is Cape Hatteras, I couldn't find it on the map?

I try to patrol the tanker alley submerged most of the time. Does it matter if I'm doing it at TC 512 or 256? I've read somewhere here that if you patrol on lower TC you spot more contacts, is it true?

STEED · 10-29-07, 02:47 PM

I'm to busy sinking the RN, got a Battleship last night. :p

Brag · 10-29-07, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madna

Ok, just one question, how do I know where those 4 number quadrants is? I can see two number quadrants on the map and smaller quadrants when zoomed in, but they don´t have any numbers.

You will find the detailed quadrant system in the Spinnennetz thread in the stikies section.

minute · 10-29-07, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madna

Ok, just one question, how do I know where those 4 number quadrants is? I can see two number quadrants on the map and smaller quadrants when zoomed in, but they don´t have any numbers.

Just split the quadrant following the same pattern that you can see in the corner of the MK I map issued

(otherwise known as the standard quadrant map in SHIII).

10-28-07, 03:42 PM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Need tonnage? Go to Tanker Alley I see we have a lot of newer Kaleuns who feel deprived and want to join the ranks of the aces. One place where you can become a fat-cat Kaleun is in the fabled TANKER ALLEY, the place where tankers come to die (If you are there, of course). The alley extends from BE3933 to BE3977. Draw a line between these two positions and patrol it. You will be within sound range of lots of tankers and large freighter plus the occasional ocean liner. Another method of establishing the route: Go to the NE corner of BE39 mark a spot 10 kilometres south, then extend a line running 240 degrees. That is the center of the Alley. You will hear ships on either side. Sometimes traffic is heavy and you will get several contacts a day, sometimes you have to have patience. The bonus is that often you will have unescorted ships running in twos. This is also a good area from which to intercept convoys. Use this happy hunting ground before GWX 1.4 comes out. The evil GWXers have been bribed by Winston Churchill to ruin this popular Kaleun's playground. Visit the Spinnennetz thread in the stickies section for more killing grounds info. Visit my site for other helpful stuff. __________________ 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/

10-28-07, 07:19 PM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	You may have survived, but I don't think your pretty face would look the same after that! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

10-28-07, 08:40 PM	#6
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	that screen shot... ... just terrifying. __________________

10-29-07, 05:59 AM	#8
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Nasty drop from than Sundie __________________ 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/

10-29-07, 01:47 PM	#10
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You could go to Cape Hatteras! If you don't mind the trip, there are lots-o-tankers there. I came across a tanker convoy one time.:p __________________

10-28-07, 06:21 PM	#2
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	And just to make Brag's eyes boggle, and make him reach for the old "stay out of shallow water" sign, :p I'll add that Intrepid young Kaleuns who want to make a name for themselves and don't mind getting a little sand on their boat might check out the Irish sea or st. George's Channel, these have the added benefit of being close to the French bases so if you feel uncomfortable being away from home for weeks on end, or just want a quick patrol, do check them out. just be aware that it's within RAF range or this could be you: note: I did survive that, but I'd rather not repeat the experience

10-28-07, 07:17 PM	#3
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Damn, he found my hunting spot.

10-28-07, 07:21 PM	#5
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	It's dangerous there. I nearly lost my U-boat and half my crew in 1940 in the Alley. Watch yerself, laddie.

10-28-07, 09:47 PM	#7
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	"Goddammit! I can't find Bernard's ANTI-BOMB device! FRANZ! Get over here and h- SCHEISSE!!!"

10-29-07, 01:42 PM	#9
Madna Nub Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok, just one question, how do I know where those 4 number quadrants is? I can see two number quadrants on the map and smaller quadrants when zoomed in, but they don´t have any numbers.

10-29-07, 02:12 PM	#11
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Will be going to Tanker alley once I transfer to Lorient .

10-29-07, 02:47 PM	#13
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I'm to busy sinking the RN, got a Battleship last night. :p __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!