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commandosolo2009 · 06-13-11, 12:10 PM

So, after three fruitful patrols, the last of which ended in sinking a Fuso b/s.

So, upon our return to Pearl, I've been given command of a new boat, USS Drum, a Gato-class submarine. Not only that, but it was June 1st when I had orders to not leave port as an SJ radar was being fitted to the sub. It was a new experience, but certainly, now that we have better detection range, close to 35 kilometers, and the mighty PPI, we had the convoys of Japan under our heels. The boys from Pickerel, my first boat, came by to see me through my new boat, and I was frustrated that my execs wouldnt be with me on my 5th patrol in the war since 41 and the Pearl atrocities. It was a shame since I got to renown with the help of those men.

So, after a warm farewell and Godspeed, we fired up the diesels and went to shakedown for a week on our new boat.

My new execs being Fred, and John. Both were experts on command and I expected no less than Fred in particular, since he had experiences with the faulty Mk14s and him being on the boat, would certainly lower the duds we've apparently encountered from our previous patrols to China sea, Philippine sea, and Sulu sea, as well as off the coast of Honshu and Kyushu.

My orders were simple:

"Check the torpedoes depth keeper, impact pin, and horizontal rudder. We'd use contact detonator and a depth of 4 meters for all our fish. Keep SJ and SD manned at all times, and call me to the bridge if a contact is established, and if in doubt, dive first, then call me to the bridge."

We set sail to Carolines this time, even though ComSubPac directive was Kyushu, but I figured since we had plenty of fuel on our reserve tanks, we moved at ahead slow, doing a change of 12, and 11 knots, while Patrick, my Helm, kept the boat at zero angle on a keel depth of 6 meters.

I was intrigued by the new ship, and in comparison to the Pickerel we had an excess of 8 torpedoes to ensure we'd sink more Jap commerce and probably end the war.

Japanese convoys were now using more escorts, and the ratio of escorts increased. Probably our boys did one hell of a job in driving the Empire's navy into exponentiation.

to be continued...

06-13-11, 12:10 PM	#3863
commandosolo2009 Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Egypt Posts: 816 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	August 1942, USS Drum, Patrol 5 part 1 So, after three fruitful patrols, the last of which ended in sinking a Fuso b/s. So, upon our return to Pearl, I've been given command of a new boat, USS Drum, a Gato-class submarine. Not only that, but it was June 1st when I had orders to not leave port as an SJ radar was being fitted to the sub. It was a new experience, but certainly, now that we have better detection range, close to 35 kilometers, and the mighty PPI, we had the convoys of Japan under our heels. The boys from Pickerel, my first boat, came by to see me through my new boat, and I was frustrated that my execs wouldnt be with me on my 5th patrol in the war since 41 and the Pearl atrocities. It was a shame since I got to renown with the help of those men. So, after a warm farewell and Godspeed, we fired up the diesels and went to shakedown for a week on our new boat. My new execs being Fred, and John. Both were experts on command and I expected no less than Fred in particular, since he had experiences with the faulty Mk14s and him being on the boat, would certainly lower the duds we've apparently encountered from our previous patrols to China sea, Philippine sea, and Sulu sea, as well as off the coast of Honshu and Kyushu. My orders were simple: "Check the torpedoes depth keeper, impact pin, and horizontal rudder. We'd use contact detonator and a depth of 4 meters for all our fish. Keep SJ and SD manned at all times, and call me to the bridge if a contact is established, and if in doubt, dive first, then call me to the bridge." We set sail to Carolines this time, even though ComSubPac directive was Kyushu, but I figured since we had plenty of fuel on our reserve tanks, we moved at ahead slow, doing a change of 12, and 11 knots, while Patrick, my Helm, kept the boat at zero angle on a keel depth of 6 meters. I was intrigued by the new ship, and in comparison to the Pickerel we had an excess of 8 torpedoes to ensure we'd sink more Jap commerce and probably end the war. Japanese convoys were now using more escorts, and the ratio of escorts increased. Probably our boys did one hell of a job in driving the Empire's navy into exponentiation. to be continued...