A question about U-Boat Deck Guns

Leon West · 02-05-09, 03:44 PM

Ok, so, when a U-Boat is submerged like so, do they prep the deck guns and AA guns in anyway?

From what I know about conventional weaponry (I'm talking about infantry weapons, rifles, handguns, ect.) if they get wet, they don't work so hot afterwards.

So I was curious as to how these big deck guns and stuff could have an extended stay under 80+ meters of saltwater, only to surface and begin blasting away.

Just something I'm curious about. Do they cork these things off?

Thanks in advance, guys!

couger642 · 02-05-09, 10:31 PM

As far as i know, they had watertight caps on the deck gun, and im not entirely sure about the AA guns.

Edit: They dont model that in-game, however.

LukeFF · 02-05-09, 11:01 PM

On the American boats, if there was time, the 20mm guns were taken below decks when the boat submerged. However, if there wasn't time for this, the guns would still fire properly, provided the barrels were regularly changed out.

Leon West · 02-06-09, 12:46 AM

Oh, alright. Thank you guys both. I figured something must've been done that the game just couldn't cover, but I wasn't 100% sure.

Thanks again for both of your answers. I can finally put my curiousity to rest.

Admiral Von Gerlach · 02-06-09, 01:13 AM

There were closures (tampions) for breech and other openings for all services deck guns. Some retracted into housings, but regular greasing with heavy grease, oil and fast and trained crews to take delicate elements top side allowed armament to be exposed to water and depths. The deck guns were not as useful as may be thought, and were not used as much as ppl might think. Even the AA mounts were not very useful often. MOre a moral booster

and for HQ desk admirals.

the US The 3 inch 50 had a watertight tampion for the muzzle and a watertight cover for the breech with stainless steel mechanisms and bore.

Leon West · 02-06-09, 01:24 AM

Wow, excellent info Gerlach!

Where do you guys find this kinda stuff?

I need to visit my library and dig up some books about subs and such. I sadly don't know anything about WWII naval warfare, but I love SH4.

02-05-09, 03:44 PM	#1
Leon West Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 46 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	A question about U-Boat Deck Guns Ok, so, when a U-Boat is submerged like so, do they prep the deck guns and AA guns in anyway? From what I know about conventional weaponry (I'm talking about infantry weapons, rifles, handguns, ect.) if they get wet, they don't work so hot afterwards. So I was curious as to how these big deck guns and stuff could have an extended stay under 80+ meters of saltwater, only to surface and begin blasting away. Just something I'm curious about. Do they cork these things off? Thanks in advance, guys!

02-05-09, 11:01 PM	#3
LukeFF Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 3,610 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 5	On the American boats, if there was time, the 20mm guns were taken below decks when the boat submerged. However, if there wasn't time for this, the guns would still fire properly, provided the barrels were regularly changed out. __________________ ROW Sound Effects Contributor RFB Team Leader

02-06-09, 01:13 AM	#5
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	There were closures (tampions) for breech and other openings for all services deck guns. Some retracted into housings, but regular greasing with heavy grease, oil and fast and trained crews to take delicate elements top side allowed armament to be exposed to water and depths. The deck guns were not as useful as may be thought, and were not used as much as ppl might think. Even the AA mounts were not very useful often. MOre a moral booster and for HQ desk admirals. the US The 3 inch 50 had a watertight tampion for the muzzle and a watertight cover for the breech with stainless steel mechanisms and bore. __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.

02-05-09, 10:31 PM	#2
couger642 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	As far as i know, they had watertight caps on the deck gun, and im not entirely sure about the AA guns. Edit: They dont model that in-game, however.

02-06-09, 12:46 AM	#4
Leon West Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 46 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Oh, alright. Thank you guys both. I figured something must've been done that the game just couldn't cover, but I wasn't 100% sure. Thanks again for both of your answers. I can finally put my curiousity to rest.

02-06-09, 01:24 AM	#6
Leon West Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 46 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Wow, excellent info Gerlach! Where do you guys find this kinda stuff? I need to visit my library and dig up some books about subs and such. I sadly don't know anything about WWII naval warfare, but I love SH4.