Large Neutral Convoy = Paydirt!

krashkart · 04-22-10, 08:49 PM

Had never pursued a neutral convoy before, but one popped up earlier this afternoon while I was patrolling west of Biscay. On a whim I figured I better check it out, so I broke from the patrol and went after them. A couple of days later we found them and wouldn't you know it, there were three neutral ships out of fifteen. Party time!

Now I know.

pickinthebanjo · 04-22-10, 11:47 PM

What were the rest British?

krashkart · 04-22-10, 11:55 PM

Guess it would help if I elaborate, huh.

Yes, the rest (including the escorts) were Brit. I had always assumed that neutral convoys would be composed entirely of neutral ships.

04-23-10, 01:01 AM

Very educational thread.

No more reading "neutral", and turning the other way.
I always avoided them.

pickinthebanjo · 04-23-10, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Snestorm

Very educational thread.

No more reading "neutral", and turning the other way.
I always avoided them.

Same here

Jimbuna · 04-23-10, 06:57 AM

The convoy is designated by the lead ship but does not automatically mean everything else in the convoy is the same.

If the lead vessel had of been a submarine (nad yes, some do exist in GWX) the the square or diamond shape would be 'round/circular' but obviously the other elements of the convoy would more than likely be ships.

Conversely, the lead ship that was coloured red on the map wouldn't automatically mean everything else in the convoy was an enemy....ther might also be a submarine and or a few neutrals.

Hope this helps clarify a few points.

04-22-10, 08:49 PM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Large Neutral Convoy = Paydirt! Had never pursued a neutral convoy before, but one popped up earlier this afternoon while I was patrolling west of Biscay. On a whim I figured I better check it out, so I broke from the patrol and went after them. A couple of days later we found them and wouldn't you know it, there were three neutral ships out of fifteen. Party time! Now I know. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

04-22-10, 11:55 PM	#3
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Guess it would help if I elaborate, huh. Yes, the rest (including the escorts) were Brit. I had always assumed that neutral convoys would be composed entirely of neutral ships. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

04-23-10, 06:57 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The convoy is designated by the lead ship but does not automatically mean everything else in the convoy is the same. If the lead vessel had of been a submarine (nad yes, some do exist in GWX) the the square or diamond shape would be 'round/circular' but obviously the other elements of the convoy would more than likely be ships. Conversely, the lead ship that was coloured red on the map wouldn't automatically mean everything else in the convoy was an enemy....ther might also be a submarine and or a few neutrals. Hope this helps clarify a few points. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

04-22-10, 11:47 PM	#2
pickinthebanjo Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 651 Downloads: 282 Uploads: 0	What were the rest British?

04-23-10, 01:01 AM	#4
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Very educational thread. No more reading "neutral", and turning the other way. I always avoided them.