Another bearing question

overandout · 07-16-10, 10:35 PM

I read numerous posting about calculating bearing. It seems more important attacking a convoy in a storm. I figure to use the deck gun while heading 270 deg amd get notice of merchants bearing 300. I travel 30 deg (300-270 port) and still can't see them. Can anyone pls help me calculate the bearing? What formula to use? I thought to take my heading and subtract the enemy bearing. I sometimes stumble upon the ships and they start shooting at me before I can do anything! Any suggestions on setting myself up for success is appreciated.

Cheers,

Lee

07-16-10, 10:35 PM	#1
overandout A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 78 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Another bearing question I read numerous posting about calculating bearing. It seems more important attacking a convoy in a storm. I figure to use the deck gun while heading 270 deg amd get notice of merchants bearing 300. I travel 30 deg (300-270 port) and still can't see them. Can anyone pls help me calculate the bearing? What formula to use? I thought to take my heading and subtract the enemy bearing. I sometimes stumble upon the ships and they start shooting at me before I can do anything! Any suggestions on setting myself up for success is appreciated. Cheers, Lee Last edited by overandout; 07-16-10 at 10:44 PM. Reason: Update