The DavyJones Hide & Seek Attack Method

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-07-08, 12:55 PM

Here's a tactic I use when attacking large convoys.

1. Sub's position relative to the convoy does not matter. Just as long as you can get close fast.

2. Submerge to at least 100-200 feet going at ahead flank. Every escort will come for you.

3. Here's trhe tricky part- get under a merchant and try and stay there. The escorts cannot get close to you and may even lose your signal. Make a check for closest warship using sonar.

4. When coast is clear slip from, under merchie and let her move away enough for you to use your torps ( a minimum of 500 feet). Then get under another ship. Rinse and repeat.

With this method I sank 3 large composite freighters and 1 large modern tanker using a S-18 boat.

Washington · 04-07-08, 02:28 PM

I don't think this method is approved by the USN. Sounds risky....they might take your Captains certificate away.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-07-08, 02:35 PM

Nah, I'm already certified!

But it works. Just have the guts to evade those DDs long enough to get close to a merchie. I had the whole convoy panicking. The DDs won't dare DC near their merchies.

Khourieat · 04-07-08, 03:15 PM

Is the range displayed in the attack periscope in feet or yards? I always thought it was in yards.

I've been chasing convoys and attempting attacks at 1000 yards, which aren't going so well.

Are you attacking at 500 yards, or 166 yards (500 feet), or is the periscope in feet and I've been reading it wrong all this time?

I need to try this method, as I am not having much luck with convoys (made a topic about it without noticing this one

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M. Sarsfield · 04-07-08, 03:18 PM

Range is in yards or meters, depending on how you set it up.

Khourieat · 04-07-08, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M. Sarsfield

Range is in yards or meters, depending on how you set it up.

Thank yas! Guess he meant 500 yards, probably. Maybe I'm too far, I'll try 500 on my next run.

secretgimp · 04-07-08, 10:21 PM

Question is, what do you do after all the merchants are gone and you're left with nothing to hide under but destroyers

?

Raptor1 · 04-07-08, 10:26 PM

Dive deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep and pray to the great gods of Silent Hunter, or maybe launch a few Cuties...

Another question, what happens if the capsizing Merchant hits you on the way down?

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-08-08, 07:42 AM

My bad, it's 500 yards. Anything less and your torps do nothing. The convoy was set up in rows of three. I was under a large composite freighter and sank him then moved over to the next merchie. I was moving at ahead flank all the time and the DDs were circling on the outer limits looking for me. Only when the explosions start do they come nearer. I'm experimenting with my own tactics and this one seems to work. However, I've now come across 12 DDs in a fast moving Task Force. This time sent a volley towards them in a blind shot then dive deep and silent. I ain't hinding under a DD, no way!

04-07-08, 12:55 PM	#1
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	The DavyJones Hide & Seek Attack Method Here's a tactic I use when attacking large convoys. 1. Sub's position relative to the convoy does not matter. Just as long as you can get close fast. 2. Submerge to at least 100-200 feet going at ahead flank. Every escort will come for you. 3. Here's trhe tricky part- get under a merchant and try and stay there. The escorts cannot get close to you and may even lose your signal. Make a check for closest warship using sonar. 4. When coast is clear slip from, under merchie and let her move away enough for you to use your torps ( a minimum of 500 feet). Then get under another ship. Rinse and repeat. With this method I sank 3 large composite freighters and 1 large modern tanker using a S-18 boat. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

04-07-08, 02:35 PM	#3
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Nah, I'm already certified! But it works. Just have the guts to evade those DDs long enough to get close to a merchie. I had the whole convoy panicking. The DDs won't dare DC near their merchies. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

04-07-08, 03:18 PM	#5
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Range is in yards or meters, depending on how you set it up. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* *http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM

04-07-08, 10:26 PM	#8
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Dive deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep and pray to the great gods of Silent Hunter, or maybe launch a few Cuties... Another question, what happens if the capsizing Merchant hits you on the way down? __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

04-08-08, 07:42 AM	#9
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	My bad, it's 500 yards. Anything less and your torps do nothing. The convoy was set up in rows of three. I was under a large composite freighter and sank him then moved over to the next merchie. I was moving at ahead flank all the time and the DDs were circling on the outer limits looking for me. Only when the explosions start do they come nearer. I'm experimenting with my own tactics and this one seems to work. However, I've now come across 12 DDs in a fast moving Task Force. This time sent a volley towards them in a blind shot then dive deep and silent. I ain't hinding under a DD, no way! __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

04-07-08, 02:28 PM	#2
Washington Watch Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I don't think this method is approved by the USN. Sounds risky....they might take your Captains certificate away.

04-07-08, 03:15 PM	#4
Khourieat Helmsman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 110 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is the range displayed in the attack periscope in feet or yards? I always thought it was in yards. I've been chasing convoys and attempting attacks at 1000 yards, which aren't going so well. Are you attacking at 500 yards, or 166 yards (500 feet), or is the periscope in feet and I've been reading it wrong all this time? I need to try this method, as I am not having much luck with convoys (made a topic about it without noticing this one )

04-07-08, 10:21 PM	#7
secretgimp Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Question is, what do you do after all the merchants are gone and you're left with nothing to hide under but destroyers ?