RN subs in convoys

MSchnell · 12-13-12, 04:53 AM

I've noticed twice now that a Royal Navy S-Class sub has been part of a convoy I've come across - is this normal? Both times the sub was in station on the port side rear-most position.

HW3 · 12-13-12, 06:13 AM

Yes it is normal in the early years of the war.

MSchnell · 12-13-12, 06:19 AM

Ok, thanks. Just seemed a bit odd that's all! Easy pickings though, they don't tend to need a second shot!

ABBAFAN · 12-13-12, 06:30 AM

I recall an amusing anecdote featured in an edition of Navy News a few years ago.

A submarine signalled to the escort destroyer that 'If attacked, intend to remain on the surface.'.

To which the destroyer responded 'So do I.'.

Amusing.

MSchnell · 12-13-12, 06:40 AM

Ahhh! Matelot Monthly! I know it well! At least they usually get the RFA/HMS prefix the right way round eh?

Jimbuna · 12-13-12, 12:41 PM

If you've GWX installed you'll also notice the later inclusion of BB's which is also realistically accurate.

sharkbit · 12-13-12, 01:51 PM

I've seen a cruiser in a couple of convoys as well. In fact I almost literally ran into one in a convoy. Visibility was under a kilometer and I was trying to sneak in. All I saw was dark shapes. About the time I made out what it was, he spotted me as well. Wasn't pretty.

Succat · 12-13-12, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkbit

I've seen a cruiser in a couple of convoys as well.

Southhampton class light cruiser is in almost every convoy in 1939 and 1940...also the sub i have seen them a lot of times.

HW3 · 12-13-12, 05:50 PM

Not all reported Task Forces are actually Task Forces after all. They turn out to be regular convoys with a S class sub in the lead ship position.

Jimbuna · 12-13-12, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkbit

I've seen a cruiser in a couple of convoys as well. In fact I almost literally ran into one in a convoy. Visibility was under a kilometer and I was trying to sneak in. All I saw was dark shapes. About the time I made out what it was, he spotted me as well. Wasn't pretty.

BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!!

ABBAFAN · 12-14-12, 11:31 AM

It is good to see auxiliary tankers in convoys as well. You can spot them by the RAS rigs they have. Although they are red rather than blue ensigned. Nice though.

troopie · 12-15-12, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MSchnell

I've noticed twice now that a Royal Navy S-Class sub has been part of a convoy I've come across - is this normal? Both times the sub was in station on the port side rear-most position.

So, you're finding these in SH3 stock?! I never came across one.

MSchnell · 12-17-12, 04:40 AM

Troopie,

Sorry, I should have made it clear - I'm running GWX gold.

Succat · 12-17-12, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MSchnell

Troopie,

Sorry, I should have made it clear - I'm running GWX gold.

Make it more clear! Who not....

HW3 · 12-17-12, 08:35 AM

Wait till you find an enemy convoy with a type IXB in the lead ship position. He didn't last long when I attacked the convoy, and the front escort came back on the hunt for the intruder and found him there.

12-13-12, 04:53 AM	#1
MSchnell Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 11 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	RN subs in convoys I've noticed twice now that a Royal Navy S-Class sub has been part of a convoy I've come across - is this normal? Both times the sub was in station on the port side rear-most position.

12-13-12, 06:13 AM	#2
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Yes it is normal in the early years of the war. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

12-13-12, 06:30 AM	#4
ABBAFAN Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I recall an amusing anecdote featured in an edition of Navy News a few years ago. A submarine signalled to the escort destroyer that 'If attacked, intend to remain on the surface.'. To which the destroyer responded 'So do I.'. Amusing. __________________ CHOOSE RFA! LESS GRAFT, MORE PAY.

12-13-12, 12:41 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If you've GWX installed you'll also notice the later inclusion of BB's which is also realistically accurate. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-13-12, 01:51 PM	#7
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I've seen a cruiser in a couple of convoys as well. In fact I almost literally ran into one in a convoy. Visibility was under a kilometer and I was trying to sneak in. All I saw was dark shapes. About the time I made out what it was, he spotted me as well. Wasn't pretty. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

12-13-12, 06:19 AM	#3
MSchnell Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 11 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Ok, thanks. Just seemed a bit odd that's all! Easy pickings though, they don't tend to need a second shot!

12-13-12, 06:40 AM	#5
MSchnell Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 11 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Ahhh! Matelot Monthly! I know it well! At least they usually get the RFA/HMS prefix the right way round eh?

12-13-12, 05:50 PM	#9
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Not all reported Task Forces are actually Task Forces after all. They turn out to be regular convoys with a S class sub in the lead ship position. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

12-14-12, 11:31 AM	#11
ABBAFAN Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It is good to see auxiliary tankers in convoys as well. You can spot them by the RAS rigs they have. Although they are red rather than blue ensigned. Nice though. __________________ CHOOSE RFA! LESS GRAFT, MORE PAY.

12-17-12, 04:40 AM	#13
MSchnell Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 11 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Troopie, Sorry, I should have made it clear - I'm running GWX gold.

12-17-12, 08:35 AM	#15
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Wait till you find an enemy convoy with a type IXB in the lead ship position. He didn't last long when I attacked the convoy, and the front escort came back on the hunt for the intruder and found him there. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk