UBoat being pulled to the surface by current?

Paul Riley · 03-20-10, 12:01 PM

I am just entering the English channel and have ordered a dive to periscope depth as the area is quite active with patrol vessels,and have noticed at times the UBoat seems to get pulled up close to the surface,sometimes dangerously exposing my position.Having to manually trim the boat at about 14m every so often can get a bit tedious.This could be similar to when the UBoat gets dragged down at slow speeds,and then having to counter with higher speeds?,in my case ahead 1/3.

ryanglavin · 03-20-10, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley

I am just entering the English channel and have ordered a dive to periscope depth as the area is quite active with patrol vessels,and have noticed at times the UBoat seems to get pulled up close to the surface,sometimes dangerously exposing my position.Having to manually trim the boat at about 14m every so often can get a bit tedious.This could be similar to when the UBoat gets dragged down at slow speeds,and then having to counter with higher speeds?,in my case ahead 1/3.

It might just be heavy waves. I've also had trouble getting under water in coastal areas.

Paul Riley · 03-20-10, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanglavin

It might just be heavy waves. I've also had trouble getting under water in coastal areas.

Currently the sea speed is 0,its as flat as a mirror.In fact its been a long time since I saw days as calm as this

Fincuan · 03-20-10, 01:01 PM

There are no currents in SH3, so it's got to be something else.

CoruscatingFox · 03-20-10, 02:05 PM

I suppose you're playing GWX... here's something quoted straight from the manual:

• The speed at which your U-boat is traveling can affect your depth.
• A U-boat that is non-moving or operating at less than 2 knots will run about one meter or so above its commanded depth. The top of the conning tower may broach the surface if you were at or just above periscope depth. This could result in ships or aircraft spotting your U-boat if they are in range.
• A U-boat operating at greater than 2 knots will be unaffected

There you go.

Paul Riley · 03-20-10, 03:18 PM

I AM playing GWX yes,and if I were totally honest I havent read ALL of the manual.Thanks for the reminder

03-20-10, 12:01 PM	#1
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	UBoat being pulled to the surface by current? I am just entering the English channel and have ordered a dive to periscope depth as the area is quite active with patrol vessels,and have noticed at times the UBoat seems to get pulled up close to the surface,sometimes dangerously exposing my position.Having to manually trim the boat at about 14m every so often can get a bit tedious.This could be similar to when the UBoat gets dragged down at slow speeds,and then having to counter with higher speeds?,in my case ahead 1/3. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

03-20-10, 03:18 PM	#6
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I AM playing GWX yes,and if I were totally honest I havent read ALL of the manual.Thanks for the reminder __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

03-20-10, 01:01 PM	#4
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	There are no currents in SH3, so it's got to be something else.

03-20-10, 02:05 PM	#5
CoruscatingFox Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I suppose you're playing GWX... here's something quoted straight from the manual: • The speed at which your U-boat is traveling can affect your depth. • A U-boat that is non-moving or operating at less than 2 knots will run about one meter or so above its commanded depth. The top of the conning tower may broach the surface if you were at or just above periscope depth. This could result in ships or aircraft spotting your U-boat if they are in range. • A U-boat operating at greater than 2 knots will be unaffected There you go.