Convoys in the Mediterranean?

Clacker · 08-31-05, 02:55 AM

Hi All,

Were there any large convoys of merchants in the Mediterranean in WW2?

I've seen lots of lone vessels and a BB taskforce (once) but no convoys.

Thanks
Clacks

Cpl Carrot · 08-31-05, 03:15 AM

They are there. They are never reported however and don't start till mid 42 (I think).

Clacker · 08-31-05, 07:52 PM

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Thanks for the reply,

I'm in Dec 1941 so that explains it.

Regards
Clacks

urseus · 08-31-05, 08:32 PM

Med felt really lonly.

I only stayed there 2 patrols it was boring.

Why do they only start after 42? And does it get ridiculously difficult after that?

Cpl Carrot · 08-31-05, 11:30 PM

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Why do they only start after 42?

Because that is when they are scripted to run. Perhaps not the answer you were after. When they ran in RL I don't know.

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And does it get ridiculously difficult after that?

No harder than anywhere else.

urseus · 09-01-05, 01:06 AM

i was imagining though that it would be harder because the atlantic is harder 43+, and the Med would be completly covered in air support in a small area.

Plus there is only 1 covoy route? Compare to the aparent dozens in the atlantic.

EAF274 Johan · 09-01-05, 06:23 AM

Kontaktmeldung!

I just spotted a large convoy travelling ENE at 12kn, off the coast between Oran and Algiers. I suspect it's on its way to Alexandria. The date is 29 November 1942. Convoy consists of troop transports, a tanker and Liberty ships. Not telling you about the escorts :p

larsen · 09-01-05, 06:30 AM

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i was imagining though that it would be harder because the atlantic is harder 43+, and the Med would be completly covered in air support in a small area.

Plus there is only 1 covoy route? Compare to the aparent dozens in the atlantic.

For most of the war in North Africa, there was really only one route : from Gibraltar to Alexandria and back. And for Italians it was from Italy to Tripoli.
Doesn't explain why it only starts in 42, though...

EAF274 Johan · 09-01-05, 08:17 AM

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Doesn't explain why it only starts in 42, though...

Just guessing, but I can imagine that until 1941 the British were too hard pressed on the home front to send large convoys to the Med? Also considering the German and Italian air force activity...

don1reed · 09-01-05, 08:51 AM

The Allies had their hands full trying to push Rommel out of Africa...and the build up toward the Battle for Sicily which kicked off in July '43. It all took time.

larsen · 09-01-05, 09:55 AM

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Doesn't explain why it only starts in 42, though...

Just guessing, but I can imagine that until 1941 the British were too hard pressed on the home front to send large convoys to the Med? Also considering the German and Italian air force activity...

In fact, they were very busy sending convoys to their troops in Egypt from 1940 until DAK surrendered in Tunisia in May 1943 thru this route. Most of the supply and reinforcements were following this route as the one around Africa was way too long... After North Africa was freed I guess some supply could arrive in Morocco/Algeria harbours.

Farside · 09-01-05, 10:13 AM

what about the 'special' convoy to valetta with the tanker ohio, couldn't that be put into the game ( scripted a course)

Egan · 09-01-05, 11:55 AM

The Med theatre has been jacked up in RUB-OpsMod. New and improved convoys and allied operations are both there now.

sergbuto · 09-02-05, 01:09 AM

The Med thearter is also exploited in U-boat War Mod II as well as other places.

jasonb885 · 09-02-05, 09:37 AM

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The Med theatre has been jacked up in RUB-OpsMod. New and improved convoys and allied operations are both there now.

I didn't modify the convoys in the Med, because, first, there really weren't any scheduled convoys, and second, as noted above, no one plays there.

And yay we just had a fire drill.

08-31-05, 02:55 AM	#1
Clacker Watch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 29 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Convoys in the Mediterranean? Hi All, Were there any large convoys of merchants in the Mediterranean in WW2? I've seen lots of lone vessels and a BB taskforce (once) but no convoys. Thanks Clacks

09-01-05, 06:23 AM	#7
EAF274 Johan Ensign Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gent, Belgium Posts: 228 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Kontaktmeldung! I just spotted a large convoy travelling ENE at 12kn, off the coast between Oran and Algiers. I suspect it's on its way to Alexandria. The date is 29 November 1942. Convoy consists of troop transports, a tanker and Liberty ships. Not telling you about the escorts :p __________________ *Rock 'n' roll is the only religion that will never let you down*

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don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	The Allies had their hands full trying to push Rommel out of Africa...and the build up toward the Battle for Sicily which kicked off in July '43. It all took time. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell

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Farside Sparky Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 155 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	what about the 'special' convoy to valetta with the tanker ohio, couldn't that be put into the game ( scripted a course) __________________ Good Hunting! Torpedo Problems? Check out my thread for FAQ\'s and running depths!

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sergbuto Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,331 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	The Med thearter is also exploited in U-boat War Mod II as well as other places. __________________ Serg's SH4 and SH3 pages

08-31-05, 03:15 AM	#2
Cpl Carrot Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	They are there. They are never reported however and don't start till mid 42 (I think).

08-31-05, 08:32 PM	#4
urseus Helmsman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 105 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Med felt really lonly. I only stayed there 2 patrols it was boring. Why do they only start after 42? And does it get ridiculously difficult after that?

09-01-05, 01:06 AM	#6
urseus Helmsman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 105 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i was imagining though that it would be harder because the atlantic is harder 43+, and the Med would be completly covered in air support in a small area. Plus there is only 1 covoy route? Compare to the aparent dozens in the atlantic.

09-01-05, 11:55 AM	#13
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	The Med theatre has been jacked up in RUB-OpsMod. New and improved convoys and allied operations are both there now.