Why hello Rodney!

Falkirion · 01-25-10, 05:49 AM

Found Rodney in a convoy tonight. Thought I'd send him along to join his brother Nelson at the bottom of the Atlantic.
Nelson 07/09/1939 (that's DD/MM/YY format)

Rodney 30/04/1940 (again DD/MM/YY)

The one thing I forget is how deadly a disabled BB can be.

22% HI remaining when we reached Wilhelmshaven. But at least I've sunk the two Nelson class BB's now

KL-alfman · 01-25-10, 07:37 AM

so her guns were still functionable!

glad you made it home!

grats for sinking these two BBs

GREY WOLF 3 · 01-25-10, 08:04 AM

its a good feeling when you sink those class BB's and get home safe

onelifecrisis · 01-25-10, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Falkirion

The one thing I forget is how deadly a disabled BB can be.

Bloody hell that u-boat is a floating wreck!

David I · 01-25-10, 10:33 AM

Getting a shot at those big guys is exciting stuff. Sorry about your boat. How long were you in dry dock? Casualties?

DavidI

Frank0001 · 01-25-10, 11:04 AM

The RN must be pissed, having lost two BB's in a half year!

Good shots!

unterseemann · 01-25-10, 05:16 PM

considering allied nations only lost two battleships due to uboots (HMS Royal Oak by U47-Prien and HMS Barham by U331-Von Tiesenhausen) during WWII, one can say you did a good job!

Falkirion · 01-25-10, 05:54 PM

David I had 0 casualties, kept my boat dancing on the surface to try and throw off their aim long enough for me to get back under. I've got another patrol underway with my loyal U-47 but its her final one. After this one I'm upgrading to the VIIC.

I was in dry dock till about mid August getting the damage taken care of. Did a crew change while I was at it. Kept most of my experienced men and transferred out 3 Officers, 4 PO's, and 5 Seamen. Feels good to have a new crew working with me.

timwatson · 01-31-10, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

Bloody hell that u-boat is a floating wreck!

When it comes to witnessing a disabled battleship: how about watching the motionless Bismark (both intercepting British BB's were sunk before reaching her) pick off 4 escorts and 11 merchantmen which were part of a convoy that stumbled onto her location in May 1941.

I may still have the full story if you're interested.

Happy Hunting,

Kaleun Rolfe Hass

01-25-10, 05:49 AM	#1
Falkirion Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 1,043 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Why hello Rodney! Found Rodney in a convoy tonight. Thought I'd send him along to join his brother Nelson at the bottom of the Atlantic. Nelson 07/09/1939 (that's DD/MM/YY format) Rodney 30/04/1940 (again DD/MM/YY) The one thing I forget is how deadly a disabled BB can be. 22% HI remaining when we reached Wilhelmshaven. But at least I've sunk the two Nelson class BB's now Last edited by Falkirion; 01-26-10 at 11:18 PM.

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KL-alfman Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Weimar Posts: 930 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	so her guns were still functionable! glad you made it home! grats for sinking these two BBs __________________ Life, Liberty and Property! Last edited by KL-alfman; 01-25-10 at 10:04 AM.

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GREY WOLF 3 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Down deep avoiding drm attacks Posts: 284 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	its a good feeling when you sink those class BB's and get home safe __________________

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Frank0001 Chief Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 317 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	The RN must be pissed, having lost two BB's in a half year! Good shots! __________________ Snipers of the Seas One eel - one Kill

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unterseemann Soundman Join Date: May 2005 Location: lyon, france Posts: 144 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	considering allied nations only lost two battleships due to uboots (HMS Royal Oak by U47-Prien and HMS Barham by U331-Von Tiesenhausen) during WWII, one can say you did a good job! __________________

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David I Ensign Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 231 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Getting a shot at those big guys is exciting stuff. Sorry about your boat. How long were you in dry dock? Casualties? DavidI

01-25-10, 05:54 PM	#8
Falkirion Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 1,043 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	David I had 0 casualties, kept my boat dancing on the surface to try and throw off their aim long enough for me to get back under. I've got another patrol underway with my loyal U-47 but its her final one. After this one I'm upgrading to the VIIC. I was in dry dock till about mid August getting the damage taken care of. Did a crew change while I was at it. Kept most of my experienced men and transferred out 3 Officers, 4 PO's, and 5 Seamen. Feels good to have a new crew working with me.