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01-15-22, 05:46 AM | #5191 | |
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iirc, those that did get orders that were, essentially a patrol in itself, added to their standing patrol orders... would hit the nearest accessible base... grab a quick restock up on fuel, torps, deck & anti air guns ammo... drop off a crew man, if needed to be done, & get a replacement crew man... if they were available (which was the case... ) & then shove back off, in order to fufill that order... on top of standing orders. If, I'm remembering correctly, on that... that is. M. M.
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01-15-22, 06:39 AM | #5192 |
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Re: U-52, Kaleun Dieter Von Tropp patrol 1. VII-B U-boat...
Sept. 4th, 1939
7th Flot., Kiel After leaving the commander, saw to the provisioning of U-52, fuel, torps, food... then had crew cast off to get under way. Verdamph, who ever made the decision, to turn a Underseeboot, into a mine layer. Sept. 5th, 1939 After clearing the narrow passage to the Skagerrak and into the open waters of the Ost see, ordered a crash dive drill to periscope depth, then on getting to a deeper water area that permitted it... ordered a full out, crash dive drill. Needed to make sure the dock workers on maintenance of the boot, were not sodden shirkers. Fortunately, for them... they were adequate, in their duty. Sept. 6th, 1939 No ships sighted thus far, though it concerns Me, that 3 of our fore tubes are loaded with mines, per orders before sailing. If a ship is sighted, will not be in a position to fight... as it would take time to unload the mines, then reload torpedos. Verdamph. Will be glad, when we are done with dropping them off, laying them, in the assigned area, so that My boot can get back to what it was designed to do... find & sink enemy ships... rather than laying mines. Sept. 7th, 1939 05:48 hrs Watch crew sighted smoke on the horizon in the early morning hours... went to the bridge, confirmed their sightings... and ordered ahead 1/3. Figured with the sun not yet risen, and with it at our backs... it may be that they have not caught sight of us. Verdamph mines... after some tense waiting, appeared they may have seen us... or changed course... ordered full stop & crash periscope depth.. as the area was shallow. On reaching depth, determined that it was safe to go a bit deeper and ordered a drop to 25 meters. After giving that order, the hydrophone crewman, reported hearing screws from 3 warships. Of all the luck. 1 nearby & heading in our general direction, the other 2... were on a south south east heading, judging from the sounds... 2 were escorts, with the 3rd... a battleship, maybe a carrier. Never was able to determine as it was never sighted. Ordered 1/3 back and silent running. Since it would take time to unload, then reload torpedo's... could only wait until they cleared the area. 06:22 hrs Ordered 15 degrees starboard to heading 255, .5 knots ahead, both engines 06:40 hrs Hydrophone crewman, reported the nearer of the escorts, was headed off on a south south east heading it appears, their early on heading, before the course change that brought them in our direction, was part of a maneuver to check the area, as part of a possible warship group. It appears that we stumbled across a task force, exact composition... unknown outside of 2 escorts and a battleship or aircraft carrier. When it is safe to surface, will have a radio dispatch sent, giving best speed and heading estimate. Hydrophone crewman, lost contact with any ships in the area. Upon confirmation of no screws detected, ordered a rise to periscope depth... where raised scope, then did a quick sweep, close in then a magnified search further out, for any signs of smoke, or aircraft in the area... if that was a carrier that passed us. After sighting nothing, gave the order for ahead 1/3 & emergency surface. Once surfaced, ordered return to base course of 240, all ahead full. Radio dispatch sent with all details of area & best speed & heading for the contact.
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01-16-22, 11:51 PM | #5193 | |
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Enjoyed the report |
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01-17-22, 12:34 AM | #5194 |
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Glad you enjoyed it, as it's My 1st time.. on doing this.
This... 1, is on the U-boat side. Am working up on a Philippine's career & a Alaskan command career one, fleet boat wise. May see, of doing 1 from a Brit perspective, in the Med... 1 in the IJN & 1 as a Russian skipper, as well. May see of doing up 1, in an SH3 career... to boot... but posted there in the SH3 section... of course. Stay tuned for... further developments... & now... over to Fred, on sports... sorry, wrong theme.... M. M. Would include a... vid stream, but... this tired old computer's, not set up for that... & screenshots... gotta figure out what the heck Win did with their upgrade to 21H2 version... The means & methods, I was used to... are... kaput. Blasted Microsoft.
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01-18-22, 11:50 AM | #5195 | |
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However, I am looking to get a new rig set up for SH 4. FOTRS will run on this rig, but with the interiors and all, ever increasing demand of TMO(which hope to have interiors by vickers03 someday) do not get the performance I would like. Perhaps once have a new rig, will be able to do videos of my patrols. |
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01-18-22, 06:25 PM | #5196 |
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Re: screenie's...
After some exhausting digging... did manage to finally figure out the messed up means to work out taking screenie's... & just where in the h, e, double hockey sticks, Win in it's.... messed up mentality, decided to shove them.
managed to take a couple the other day. Will see of, including some, in the next posting on reports. M. M.
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01-22-22, 09:52 PM | #5197 |
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Re: U-52, Kaleun Dieter Von Tropp patrol 1. VII-B U-boat... continued.
Sept. 8th
07:35 hrs After some time, finally arrived on station & near the area that Command, sent by radio message. Orford to the north & Harwick, off to the west Transiting to the drop off point, crew sighted a swordfish... & ordered fast dive as deep as was possible. Went evasive as soon as we submerged... while diving, heard bullets clanging off the hull. Not long after, heard 2 explosions... bombs or depth charges. Was on a base course of 265 but made for 225, after submerging & gave the order ahead 1/3rd. 08:05 Hydrophone reported contacts moving fast, determined that their course was taking them to the area where we submerged initially. Stayed on course & ordered the crew to go to silent running. Had 1 contact pass very nearby, best guess was a motor torpedo boat. Best estimates based off sounds, were 2 armed trawlers & 3 or 4 torpedo boats, with a final contact, being a destroyer or destroyer escort. Believe that a plane or 2, joined in the hunt for where we were... and not where are. Which is good. 09:57 After some tense moments, having a 4th or 5th torpedo boat, pass nearby... reached the drop off point. Called for all stop & let the boat drift to a stop. On being stopped, waited for a hydro sweep of the area & getting a confirmed no screws near by, ordered all tubes opened foreward... to drop those verdamph mines off. Orders were to space them out 100-200 meters apart, in best estimate of enemy shipping movements. After reviewing the chart of the area, determined the best line was bow on a Northwest heading & backing out dropping off the mines as near to the orders given on spacing on a Southeast course. 10:15 hours Last of those verdamph mines are set. Have crew loading torpedoes back in the tubes, and on orders received while laying them... am now on to patrolling a 30 km area in the vicinity, until further ordered else wise. Picked up radio traffic, ordering some fellow U-boats, to take up station, between Iceland & the Faroe isle's... Good hunting to them...
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01-22-22, 10:10 PM | #5198 |
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Re: USS Narwhal, J. T. Mardigan patrol 1. SS-167...
09/12/1941
Cavite base, Manilla Philippines Man, what a sorry way to enter a war, bases loaded & 2 outs with 3 strikes against you already... feeling like the decks stacked against you, before you even get to the table. Had hopes that we'd be able to steer clear of this whole mess... but... wasn't to be. *sighs* well... nothing to it but to muscle up & put an end to it. Got our orders from the base commander. Take on all supplies & rations as needed, stow it all then take on some passengers and proceed to drop them off with all due haste off the area of Penang. Only thing I know of that area, is what I've seen of it, on the nav map, & that... was after having Charles the nav guy, show Me just where the heck it was. Is a long way off, from here in the Manilla area, to there... & it doesn't help when operational doctrine, was that subs were to be support & now... to have to figure out just how to take the lead, until our losses can be seen to & replaced. Now, to head down to the dock & get the crew squared away...
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01-23-22, 12:25 PM | #5199 |
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On patrol in the Marshall Islands archipelago...
approaching the target... at around 9:30 a.m. after having had a fierce fight with a destroyer...having to carry out a torpedo attack. By 10m:s who screwed up... because this one managed to dodge... I managed to escape him... 2 hours later I attacked on the surface I surprised him... then shot him down... .but suddenly 1/2 hour later the aviation these bring back with bombers is a fighter escort. There were many of them... I narrowly escaped the massacre.. I really like the atmosphere that reigns.. Congratulations to you my dear Bubblehead... here under the fire of the aviation a terrible bombardment i was really hot ... |
01-23-22, 12:54 PM | #5200 | |
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Glad are enjoying the mod. I am curious about the date and time of this action? |
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01-23-22, 03:03 PM | #5201 | |
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for you my friend Last edited by Kal_Maximus_U669; 01-23-22 at 03:11 PM. |
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01-26-22, 09:59 AM | #5202 |
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Well, for first time ever in TMO, a submerged enemy AI sub got me with torpedoes. In development and testing, I had some close calls over 14 patrols in Drum 1942-1945 and other careers, but contact with them is still rare overall but this time. Usually was warned by sound man even if on surface, but with new sub sensors in next release , the hydrophones are not quite so effective on surface (they were a bit too effective , sub running at 20 knots and picking up sound contacts at long range lol)
Departed Pearl Harbor on Dec 9, 1941 at 1300 course 255 10 knots in USS Nautilus SS-168 (Subsim Donation Narwhal). December 10, 1941 0000 Navigator reported position at 20-49 N 159-38 W 110 NM SW of Pearl Harbor. Cruising on the surface at 10 knots course 255 in clear conditions with quarter moon astern, no fog, I was on the bridge, preparing to go below for the evening what BOOM! Large explosions rocked the boat, screen turned white momentarily due to splash of water. Reports of casualties and severe damage poured in. Engine noises ceased, hull damage reported at 75 percent (lol should be higher, one of thus SH 4 things though) All diesel engines destroyed or severely damaged, large fuel leak. three bridge lookouts dead, one KIA. All engine rooms crew dead or severely injured. Heavy flooding in engines and control room. Sub going low in water. (to have boat sink ordered a dive, working on a damage model where boat will sink from surface in such situation) Listened on hydrophones and heard a submerged sub bearing 100 closing, also heard other torpedoes in water. Hull soon sunk below crush depth with such heavy hull damage. Unfortunately, I had the external cam off as usually do, so no screenshots. Bubblehead1980 is online Report Post |
01-26-22, 10:02 AM | #5203 |
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01-27-22, 12:35 PM | #5204 |
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USS Nautilus SS-168 First War Patrol
TMO 2.5 Update BH (forthcoming 2.0 vesion) plus pre-pearl harbor start, improved EAX sound, Subsim Donation Narwhal
100 difficult cams off contacts on War Patrol Report First War Patrol USS Nautilus SS-168 11 December 1941-16 January, 1942 PROLOGUE Arrived Submarine Base Pearl Harbor, T.H. 5 December from defensive patrol South of Midway Island. At 0803 7 December NAUTILUS went to General Quarters and got underway under emergency conditions during the Japanese attack on the harbor. NAUTILUS was strafed by single enemy fighters (A6M2) and returned fire on multiple enemy aircraft with .50 caliber Anti-Aircraft machine guns. Two enemy aircraft, a B5N torpedo bomber and A6M2 fighter were confirmed shot down by combination of forward and aft Anti-Aircraft guns. Exited harbor by 0900 and submerged until nightfall after several near misses by enemy bombs. Entered harbor at 0800 8 December. Received orders to prepare for patrol. Twenty Four MK 14 torpedoes loaded, along with provisions for patrol. Ready for sea 10 December. NARRATIVE December 10, 1941 0900 Departed Submarine Base Pearl Harbor, T.H. for assigned patrol area off Eniwetok, Marshall Islands. 1300 Trim Dive. 1330 Surface. December 11, 1941 0630 Trim Dive 0700 Surface 1930 Per operational orders in evening FOX traffic, set course for Wake Island to conduct defensive patrol in response to attempted enemy invasion early 11 December. Course 270, Speed 10.5 knots. December 12, 1941 0630 Trim Dive 0700 Surface En route assigned area. December 13, 1941 0630 Trim Dive 0700 Surface En route assigned area. December 14, 1941 0715 Trim Dive 0735 Surface En route assigned area. December 15, 1941 0715 Trim Dive 0735 Surface En route assigned area. December 16, 1941 0715 Trim Dive 0735 Surface En route assigned area. December 17, 1941 0715 Trim Dive 0735 Surface En route assigned area. December 18, 1941 0715 Trim Dive 1914 Surface En route assigned area. December 19, 1941 0745 Trim Dive 1900 Surface En route assigned area. December 20, 1941 0750 Trim Dive 1900 Surface En route assigned area. December 21, 1941 0100 Estimated position fifteen nautical miles south of Wake Island. 0600 Wake Island spotted over horizon bearing 090, estimated range eleven miles. 0730 Submerged twenty miles south of Wake Island for patrol. 1001 OOD spotted multiple twin engine bombers (AIRCRAFT CONTACT NO.1) via No.1 periscope inbound Wake Island. 1012 Large explosions and fires visible/audible from Wake Island. 1014 Observed twin engine bomber(AIRCRAFT CONTACT NO.2) smoking from port engine pass overhead. Aircraft exploded and crashed into water, no survivors. 1930 Surfaced. December 22, 1941 0800 Submerged for patrol 1301 South of Wake Island, sound reports distant fast, and heavy prop noises. Assumed course 170 at 4.5 knots to investigate contacts. 1344 Observed smoke plumes and masts of multiple ships via No.1 periscope at bearing 340. 1345 General Quarters. 1410 Possible invasion force. One CA, two CL, two CVS, four AK/AP, and six DD on estimated course and speed, 000 at 15 knots. Contact report sent to COMSUBPAC. 1421 (TORPEDO ATTACK NO.1) Fired tubes 1,2 at Chitose Class CVS, fired tubes 3,4, at Yubari Class CL. 1423:31 Explosion. Unknown at time, later determined to be premature detonation. 1423:45 Explosion. Unknown at time, later determined to be premature detonation. 1424:01 Observed torpedo hit just aft of bow of CVS, following by eruption of fire, with large smoke plume. 1424:10 Observed premature detonation of torpedo ten yards from Yubari Class CL. 1426 Destroyer astern 1500 yards, closing fast, pinging. Ordered depth of 250 ft, rigged for silent running and depth charge. 1428 Depth charge Attack No. 1 began. 1441 NAUTILUS at depth of 250 ft on course 200, two close depth charge explosions.(See Damage Section) 1458:11 Audible "clang" heard after of conning tower, believed to be depth charge contacting aft deck. 1458:34 Depth Charge explosion close, below. (See Damage Section) 1844 Last depth charge explosion. 1921 Lost sound contact with enemy. 2200 Periscope depth, all clear. Secured silent running, surfaced. December 23, 1941 0445 Received reports of enemy landings at Wake Island, closed island on surface at best speed. 0551 Spotted ships anchored offshore, landing craft deploying on beach. Two DE type vessels beached to unload troops. 0600 Submerged. General Quarters. 0715 While conducting approach on enemy transport, NAUTILUS spotted by twin engine floatplane and bombed. Went to 250 ft, rigged for depth charge and silent running, DD's closing fast. 0731 Began Depth Charge No.2 0801 Several close charges. No damage reported. 1002 End depth charge attack No.2 1930 Surfaced. Received word Wake Island fell to enemy. Conduct operations in area. December 24, 1941 0100 Received orders to proceed to assigned area in Marshall Island. 0700 Dive. 0730 Surface. December 25, 1941 0700 Dive. 0730 Surface. December 26, 1941 0700 Dive. 0730 Surface. December 27, 1941 0700 Dive. 0730 Surface. December 28, 1941 0745 Dive. 1900 Surface. December 29, 1941 0745 Dive. 1900 Surface. December 30, 1941 0745 Dive. 1900 Surface. December 31, 1941 0745 Dive. 1900 Surface. January 1, 1941 0000 Arrived in patrol area. 0745 Dive. 1900 Surface. January 2, 1941 0800 Submerged for patrol. 1930 Surface. January 3, 1941 0800 Submerged for patrol. 1930 Surface. January 4, 1941 0534 Spotted Chidori Class torpedo boat bearing 011 0634 Submerged for attack. 0640 General Quarters 0711:10 (TORPEDO ATTACK NO. 2) Fired stern tubes (5,6) at target. 0711:15 Torpedo (Tube #5) went into circle run. 0711:31 Large explosion audible. Believe to be premature detonation. 0712 Enemy closing at high speed, went to 200 ft, rigged for depth charge and silent running. 1311 Depth charge attack ended. Lost contact with enemy. 1930 Surfaced. Due to fuel status, set course for Pearl Harbor. January 5, 1941 0800 Submerged 1930 Surfaced. January 6, 1941 0800 Submerged 1930 Surfaced. January 7, 1941 0750 Enemy single engine floatplane spotted bearing 164 estimated range 6 NM. Ordered Dive to 150 ft. 0752 As Nautilus passed 75 feet, two explosions to port and above rocked the boat, severely. Damage reported (See Damage Section), leveled off at depth of 100 feet. 1934 Surfaced. January 8, 1941 0800 Submerged 1930 Surfaced. January 9, 1941 0800 Submerged 1930 Surfaced. January 10, 1941 0800 Submerged 1930 Surfaced. January 11, 1941 0800 Submerged 1930 Surfaced. January 12, 1941 0800 Submerged 1930 Surfaced. January 13, 1941 0800 Dive. 0830 Surfaced. January 14, 1941 0800 Dive. 0830 Surfaced. January 15, 1941 0800 Dive. 0830 Surfaced. January 16, 1941 0800 Dive. 0830 Surfaced. 1135 Arrived Submarine Base Pearl Harbor, T.H. Terminated war patrol. MAJOR DEFECTS AND DAMAGE Moderate damage was suffered in depth charge attacks, including hull damage discovered upon docking. This damage was likely caused by the close "bouncer" charge, which exploded soon after contacting the aft deck. Damage sustained, but repaired at sea. Trim Pump Hydraulic Pump No. 1 Diesel Engine No. 2 Diesel Engine No. 3 Diesel Engine No. 4 Diesel Engine No. 2 Electric Engine No. 4 Electric Engine Port Prop Shaft Flooding-After Torpedo Room, moderate. Flooding-Control room. Minor. Stern Batteries Stern Dive Planes Transmission Torpedo Tube No. 5 Torpedo Tube No. 6 EPILOGUE A busy, challenging patrol. Unexpected, and repeated torpedo malfunctions prevented sinking of enemy vessels, in spite of excellent opportunities presented, twice. Most concerning was the circular run, due to the obvious hazard such a malfunction poses. One torpedo did impact as aimed, causing apparent heavy damage to a large seaplane carrier. This may have left the invasion forces without air cover as little air activity was encountered in the area of the invasion. 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01-28-22, 09:39 AM | #5205 |
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The attack of a group of anti-submarine ships in fog.
В тучах дымного тумана копы жгут марихуану. Из тумана выполз ёж. В лапках держит острый нож. В голове его такое!!! Нету ёжику покоя… Можно к бабкам не ходить –-будет резать, будет бить… ======================================= In clouds of smoke fog cops burn marijuana. Hedgehog crawled out of the fog. He holds a sharp knife in his legs. There's such a thing in his head!!!There's no resting hedgehog... You can not go to your grandmothers -- will cut, will beat... ====================================== Вышел ежик из тумана, Вынул ножик из кармана. Долго, долго выли волки, Лишь к утру их вопли смолкли. Положив свой нож в карман, Ежик вновь ушел в туман. Милый, милый, милый ежик, У тебя хороший ножик! ===================================== The hedgehog came out of the fog,He took the knife out of his pocket. Long, long wolves, Only in the morning they cried. Putting his knife in his pocket, Hedgehog went back into the fog. Honey, honey, honey hedgehog, You got a good knife! |
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