Sometimes its the simple things

SteamWake · 11-01-09, 09:51 AM

So I sit down to continue a saved game.

I remembered we were headed for the Bungo Straights in order to attempt to intercept a convoy mentioned in a flash traffic message. I also remembered we had previously sunk a couple of large tankers the night before...

Fuel? check, Batteries? AOK, course plotted? check, return to course ahead standard !

A few quick calcs and we realize were going to be a day late. Oh well lets head for Bungo anyhow.

After about 2 1/2 days of sailing we arrive south of the straights and start sailing northward when 'radar contact'! We alter course to intercept the contacs and a few more pop up 5 in all. Maintain course ahead full.

We arrive on station with no problems and slink down to periscope depth and wait. Watching the contacts on sonar and awaiting their approach.

As the contacts approched an acceptable firing angle I go to the scope to do the preliminary set ups and thats when I noticed it!

Ah crap !

theres only two torpedoes in the tubes

both electrics, at this range we would be lucky to hit them if they were sitting still. The convoy 2 large moderns, 2 medium composites, and a single escort sailed off into the distance.

I tend to turn auto torpedo loading off so I can put which type of torpedo in which tube and when. Thing is you actually have to tell them what type of torpedo in which tube

Note to self add torpedoes to that check list

On the bright side we were able to get out of visual range, surface, and scoot ahead of the convoy burning tons of fuel but getting torpedoes in the tubes and re-intercepted the convoy. After two running battles 4 merchants sunk and one angry DD circling looking for us

ETR3(SS) · 11-01-09, 10:34 AM

That is one of those times that you want the Weapons Officer to come up to you and ask you what fish you want loaded in what tube.

SteamWake · 11-01-09, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

That is one of those times that you want the Weapons Officer to come up to you and ask you what fish you want loaded in what tube.

Yea you would think they would be looking for something to do at least.

peabody · 11-01-09, 09:48 PM

"This is your Captain, load the Weapon's Officer into tube 3"

Peabody

Faamecanic · 11-01-09, 10:09 PM

Bernard joined the USN Silent Service?

DigitalAura · 11-02-09, 07:52 PM

hmmm...glad to have gleaned this little gem though...I wasn't aware you could tell the lads which torps to load by turning off AUTO LOADING. I had no idea why anyone would turn it off, so I never knew ever realized it. I don't have to settle for CUTIEs getting rammed into the next available tube now!

Thanks Steam!

Bubblehead1980 · 11-02-09, 09:25 PM

yep, i was really happy when i figured that one out.Used to drive me crazy when i had a mixed load of say steam torpedos and electrics in storage, would end up with 3 steam and 3 electric in foward tubes, which complicates firing at multiple targets for obvious reasons.I DESPISE auto loading lol

11-01-09, 09:51 AM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Sometimes its the simple things So I sit down to continue a saved game. I remembered we were headed for the Bungo Straights in order to attempt to intercept a convoy mentioned in a flash traffic message. I also remembered we had previously sunk a couple of large tankers the night before... Fuel? check, Batteries? AOK, course plotted? check, return to course ahead standard ! A few quick calcs and we realize were going to be a day late. Oh well lets head for Bungo anyhow. After about 2 1/2 days of sailing we arrive south of the straights and start sailing northward when 'radar contact'! We alter course to intercept the contacs and a few more pop up 5 in all. Maintain course ahead full. We arrive on station with no problems and slink down to periscope depth and wait. Watching the contacts on sonar and awaiting their approach. As the contacts approched an acceptable firing angle I go to the scope to do the preliminary set ups and thats when I noticed it! Ah crap ! theres only two torpedoes in the tubes both electrics, at this range we would be lucky to hit them if they were sitting still. The convoy 2 large moderns, 2 medium composites, and a single escort sailed off into the distance. I tend to turn auto torpedo loading off so I can put which type of torpedo in which tube and when. Thing is you actually have to tell them what type of torpedo in which tube Note to self add torpedoes to that check list On the bright side we were able to get out of visual range, surface, and scoot ahead of the convoy burning tons of fuel but getting torpedoes in the tubes and re-intercepted the convoy. After two running battles 4 merchants sunk and one angry DD circling looking for us __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

11-01-09, 10:34 AM	#2
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	That is one of those times that you want the Weapons Officer to come up to you and ask you what fish you want loaded in what tube. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

11-01-09, 09:48 PM	#4
peabody Admiral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 2,390 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 7	"This is your Captain, load the Weapon's Officer into tube 3" Peabody __________________ System Spec: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, PentiumD Dual Core Presler 945 3.4Ghz, Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS, 2-1GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz in Dual Channel, 2-WD 250 SATA 3Gb/s, Onboard Realtek HD 7.1 Audio, DVD ROM, DVD burner, Hiper 580 Watt Power supply, WinXP SP2.

11-02-09, 07:52 PM	#6
DigitalAura Straight and True Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 276 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	hmmm...glad to have gleaned this little gem though...I wasn't aware you could tell the lads which torps to load by turning off AUTO LOADING. I had no idea why anyone would turn it off, so I never knew ever realized it. I don't have to settle for CUTIEs getting rammed into the next available tube now! Thanks Steam! __________________ ... ALL YOUR BEACH ARE BELONG TO US! ...

11-02-09, 09:25 PM	#7
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,104 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	re yep, i was really happy when i figured that one out.Used to drive me crazy when i had a mixed load of say steam torpedos and electrics in storage, would end up with 3 steam and 3 electric in foward tubes, which complicates firing at multiple targets for obvious reasons.I DESPISE auto loading lol

11-01-09, 10:09 PM	#5
Faamecanic Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Off your Stb side with good solution Posts: 1,065 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Bernard joined the USN Silent Service?