Advice needed

andycts · 08-11-13, 12:52 PM

OK guys
Patrol 2 photo recon of Tsursaki harbor-date feb 42.
Is this a suicide mission or is there a chance of success.Is there any chance of getting through Bungo straights and out again without being detected,or should i leave well alone and patrol somewhere else?(dont want to lose my new command on 2nd mission).

Good hunting

HertogJan · 08-11-13, 02:59 PM

It's doable...

Just don't get close to any vessel and run silent until you pass the Strait, after that you have to find you're route in.

in_vino_vomitus · 08-11-13, 03:05 PM

I got a mission to recon Hiroshima harbour which I thought was going to be a nightmare, but it turned out not to be that bad - didn't get pinged in the Bungo straits, which was a pleasant surprise. I'd have a look, you can always abort if it looks too hairy

andycts · 08-12-13, 12:48 AM

I will have a go at it(you know the old silent hunter saying-"be more aggressive".It could take a few hours in reatime but i dont think using TC is a good idea.Will post again when i am sunk or hopefully back out.

Good hunting

torpedobait · 08-12-13, 06:26 AM

Whatever you do don't get greedy and attack the small freighter accompanied by a destroyer or sub chaser. That "freighter" is an "expert" anti-sub ship, equipped with active sonar, depth charges, and multiple deck guns. The escort will be the least of your worries if the "freighter" gets on to you. Good luck!

andycts · 08-12-13, 10:12 AM

Oh well,got sunk after all,going to have to get a new boat.At least my abysmal performance was kept off the record.I think it was the freighter and destroyer mentioned by torpedobait that got me although did not attack them,came straight for me so must have made a mistake somewhere.I wont be in too much of a hurry to go back to Bungo.

Good hunting

torpedobait · 08-14-13, 05:56 AM

I did get lucky once and sank the freighter before she knew I was there. The only way through when they are around (within hydrophone range) is to go to silent running and stay out of their way. I just stop now and wait until they are on a leg going away from me before I continue. Not very aggressive, but my boat and crew still live.

They do have a super-normal way of hearing you. Your only chance (if you manage to survive the freighter's first attack) is to be at periscope depth and fire off two torpedoes into her (one does not kill her), and then go after the destroyer. The destroyer is actually less of a threat, but still very dangerous. I've only pulled that off one time. I've saved a mission going into Bungo Strait just to try and find a way through. Stealth is the only way that works consistently. Yield to the temptation and sink just one fat tanker coming through the straight, and the anti-sub team will be all over you. Avoid the temptation so you can live to complete the mission at hand, is my advice! Good luck.

08-11-13, 12:52 PM	#1
andycts Seaman Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Yorkshire,UK Posts: 32 Downloads: 232 Uploads: 0	Advice needed OK guys Patrol 2 photo recon of Tsursaki harbor-date feb 42. Is this a suicide mission or is there a chance of success.Is there any chance of getting through Bungo straights and out again without being detected,or should i leave well alone and patrol somewhere else?(dont want to lose my new command on 2nd mission). Good hunting __________________ TMO 2.5 OTC for TMO 2.5 OTC realistic scopes ISE v3 TMO&RFB LST TMO v2 TDW ship plane fire damage Websters real lifeboat fix TMO different smoke

08-11-13, 03:05 PM	#3
in_vino_vomitus XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Preston, Lancs, UK Posts: 418 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I got a mission to recon Hiroshima harbour which I thought was going to be a nightmare, but it turned out not to be that bad - didn't get pinged in the Bungo straits, which was a pleasant surprise. I'd have a look, you can always abort if it looks too hairy __________________ Forget death - I'll take dishonour! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] TMO 2.5 1.5 Optical Targeting Correction 031312 for TMO 2.5 1.5 OTC Realistic Scopes for TMO TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH4 Improved Stock environment v3_TMO&RFB TMO_Alt_engine-sounds TMO_Alternate_JS_Radar_performance TMO17_19_different_smoke

08-12-13, 12:48 AM	#4
andycts Seaman Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Yorkshire,UK Posts: 32 Downloads: 232 Uploads: 0	I will have a go at it(you know the old silent hunter saying-"be more aggressive".It could take a few hours in reatime but i dont think using TC is a good idea.Will post again when i am sunk or hopefully back out. Good hunting __________________ TMO 2.5 OTC for TMO 2.5 OTC realistic scopes ISE v3 TMO&RFB LST TMO v2 TDW ship plane fire damage Websters real lifeboat fix TMO different smoke

08-12-13, 06:26 AM	#5
torpedobait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,073 Downloads: 397 Uploads: 0	Whatever you do don't get greedy and attack the small freighter accompanied by a destroyer or sub chaser. That "freighter" is an "expert" anti-sub ship, equipped with active sonar, depth charges, and multiple deck guns. The escort will be the least of your worries if the "freighter" gets on to you. Good luck! __________________ Run Silent, Run Deep, and Sink 'em All

08-12-13, 10:12 AM	#6
andycts Seaman Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Yorkshire,UK Posts: 32 Downloads: 232 Uploads: 0	Oh well,got sunk after all,going to have to get a new boat.At least my abysmal performance was kept off the record.I think it was the freighter and destroyer mentioned by torpedobait that got me although did not attack them,came straight for me so must have made a mistake somewhere.I wont be in too much of a hurry to go back to Bungo. Good hunting __________________ TMO 2.5 OTC for TMO 2.5 OTC realistic scopes ISE v3 TMO&RFB LST TMO v2 TDW ship plane fire damage Websters real lifeboat fix TMO different smoke

08-11-13, 02:59 PM	#2
HertogJan Weps Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 357 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	It's doable... Just don't get close to any vessel and run silent until you pass the Strait, after that you have to find you're route in.

08-14-13, 05:56 AM	#7
torpedobait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,073 Downloads: 397 Uploads: 0	I did get lucky once and sank the freighter before she knew I was there. The only way through when they are around (within hydrophone range) is to go to silent running and stay out of their way. I just stop now and wait until they are on a leg going away from me before I continue. Not very aggressive, but my boat and crew still live. They do have a super-normal way of hearing you. Your only chance (if you manage to survive the freighter's first attack) is to be at periscope depth and fire off two torpedoes into her (one does not kill her), and then go after the destroyer. The destroyer is actually less of a threat, but still very dangerous. I've only pulled that off one time. I've saved a mission going into Bungo Strait just to try and find a way through. Stealth is the only way that works consistently. Yield to the temptation and sink just one fat tanker coming through the straight, and the anti-sub team will be all over you. Avoid the temptation so you can live to complete the mission at hand, is my advice! Good luck. __________________ Run Silent, Run Deep, and Sink 'em All