Post by keyboy on Aug 13, 2017 16:11:05 GMT
Patrol Results are due no later than: August 20th 2017 at Midnight your time.
If you would like to request a patrol for April 1945, Please have it requested no later than August 20th 2017 at Midnight your time.
1900 February 28th 1945
BERGEN AIR RAID - Damaged U-Boats
U-871 Kastengelee U-842 Lohengrin U-219 Nachtdieb
Undamaged and clear to proceed to patrol assignment. Undamaged and clear to proceed to patrol assignment. Undamaged and clear to proceed to patrol assignment.
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On Patrol
U-871 Kastengelee (IXD-2) - Keyboy
U-842 Lohengrin (IXC) - grendel
U-219 Nachtdieb (XB) - Keyboy
At Sea
U-847 Ghul (IXD-2) - crushedhat - Surrendered 5th May 1945
Refit
U-789 Fliegenklatsche (VIIC) - silentwolf - Surrendered 5th May 1945
Late Presumed Lost
Please feel free to shoot me a pm, and I will get you on the next patrol.
U-1014 Spangdahlem (VIIC) - Steiner
U-999 Sea Blume (VIIC) - Blaird
U-1101 Savage Seas (VIIC) - cdnwolf33
U-90 Gewittersturm (VIIC)
U-85 Seehexe (VIIB)
U-75 Rashke
U-100 Eisbar
U-102 Gelber Vogel
U-49 Fallender Stern
Good evening Gentleman, I understand that there will be a party held in the honor of the brave crews. The Party in all of its wisdom has decided to honor our small group..
Special Instructions: ALL NOW USING HUNTED RULES AND CHARTS and all boats have had their deck gun removed
U-219 Nachtdieb (XB) - Keyboy
Will always be on a replenishment patrol and will be on minelaying duties as well, unless patrol is in the Atlantic.
Everyone is now in Bergen, so normal transit boxes are used. Gentlemen, I won't take up much of your time, as I know that you are preparing to get underway. Please be aware that all of the steam and electric torpedoes have been upgraded (All types of torpedo have a dud rate of 1 on D6).
All U-boats have three BOLD decoys they can use on patrol (BOLD decoy. German U-boats may attempt to decoy the Allied ASW forces by releasing a BOLD canister. Only one BOLD canister may be used per encounter, however, it may be combined with exceeding test depth. The decision to use BOLD occurs before the escort detection roll is made. It gives a temporary -1 to the detection roll. If using the optional rule "Variable Escort Quality" BOLD does NOT work against Veteran or Elite Escorts. The decision to use it occurs before Escort Quality is rolled.)
All U-Boats now have a NAXOS radar system installed. (-1 drm if an aircraft encounter occurs)
U-Boat Loads
Type VII: Forward: 6 x G7e FaT, 4 x G7a FaT, 2 x G7es "zaunkönig" Aft: 2 x G7e FaT
Type IX boats: 10 x G7a FaT, 10 x G7e FaT, 2 x G7es "zaunkönig"
Type IX D-2: 10 x G7a FaT, 10 x G7e FaT, 4 x G7es "zaunkönig"
Type XB: 3 x G7e FaT, 2 x G7es "zaunkönig"
From this standard load, you may go up or down in the mix of types by 4 torpedoes of your choosing, but may not take extra "Falke" torpedoes due to limited availability.
Historic Notes
March 1945
Atlantic
Russian Convoys - As Russian convoy JW65 approached Kola Inlet with 24 merchant ships on the 20th, waiting U-boats sank two and "U-716" sank sloop "LAPWING" of the escort.
Monthly Loss Summary
- 4 British, Allied and neutral ships of 27,000 tons in the Atlantic from all causes, 1 sloop
- 1 U-boat by USN off Nova Scotia
Europe
British Isles Inshore Campaign - The inshore campaign continued: 7th - "U-1302" successfully attacked Halifax/UK convoy SC167 in St George's Channel, but after a long search off the coast of western Wales was sunk by Canadian frigates "La Hulloise", "Strathadam" and "Thetford Mines" of the 25th EG. 10th - Deep minefields laid by the Royal Navy to protect UK inshore waters from the U-boats claimed two victims. On the 10th, "U-275" was lost in the English Channel off Beachy Head. 12th - Two days later, the deep minefields damaged "U-260" off Fastnet Rock, southern Ireland, and she had to be scuttled. 12th - Between now and the 29th, three more U-boats went down close to Lands End, starting with "U-683" to frigate "Loch Ruthven" and sloop "Wild Goose" of the 2nd EG. 14th - South African frigate "Natal" on passage off the Firth of Forth, Scotland in the North Sea sank "U-714". 21st - Two U-boats were lost off the north coast of Ireland. The first was "U-1003" damaged by Canadian frigate "New Glasgow" of the 26th EG and later scuttled. 22nd - "U-296" was also sunk off the north coast of Ireland - by RAF aircraft of No 120 Squadron. 26th - The second loss off Lands End was "U-399", sunk by frigate "Duckworth" and other ships of 3rd EG. The same Group accounted for the third U-boat off Lands End on the 29th. 27th - The frigates of 21st EG were split into two divisions, and sank three U-boats in the Hebrides area. On the 27th, "U-965" was sunk by Hedgehog off the northern end of the islands by the 'first' division - "Conn", accompanied by "Deane" and "Rupert". The same day further south, "U-722" went down to the 'second' division - "Byron", "Fitzroy" and "Redmill". 29th - "U-246" torpedoed and badly damaged Canadian frigate "TEME" (constructive total loss), but was then hunted down and sunk by "Duckworth" and the 3rd EG off Lands End. 30th - Frigates "Conn", "Deane" and "Rupert", the 'first' division of 21st EG and still off the northern end of the Hebrides, sank "U-1021". One more U-boat was lost to US aircraft in southern UK waters and two to the RAF on Northern Transit Area patrols, but now the Allied air-raids were really starting to bite. In Germany around 12 U-boats, completed or in service, were destroyed in the month mainly by the USAAF on the night of the 30th.
Assignments
1945 Jan - Apr If out on patrol during May. On the 8th May 1945 all operational U-boats are ordered to surface and sail for Allied ports flying a black flag of surrender. Historically, most made for the UK, although a few reached the US . You will either surrender at sea or the nearest port or an allied port, latest to surrender is 14th May 1945. If you are only two or three days from Bergen, you can make it back there, latest to surrender in Bergen is 9th May 1945
British Isles
U-219 Nachtdieb (XB) - Keyboy
Atlantic (W) (Not IXD-2 or IXD/42 Boats)
None
Atlantic (Not IXD-2 or IXD/42 Boats)
U-842 Lohengrin (IXC) - grendel
North America
U-871 Kastengelee (IXD-2) - Keyboy
Indian Ocean (Not permanently assigned and Not VII Boats) - See rules, you will end patrol in Penang. Next patrol will also be Indian Ocean, where you will return to Bergen
None
West African Coast (Not VII Boats, except VIID)
None
NOTE SO THAT WE DO NOT LOSE U-BOAT'S TO THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE ARCTIC, I AM RE-ROLLING ANY MEDITERRANEAN AND ARCTIC RESULTS!
Important Information
U-Boat Name and ID Number
Successful Patrol –
Number of Freighters Sank
Number of Tankers Sank
Number of Capital Ships Sank
Total Tonnage Destroyed
Refit Time Standard
Award Request
If you would like to request a patrol for April 1945, Please have it requested no later than August 20th 2017 at Midnight your time.
BERGEN AIR RAID - Damaged U-Boats
U-871 Kastengelee U-842 Lohengrin U-219 Nachtdieb
Undamaged and clear to proceed to patrol assignment. Undamaged and clear to proceed to patrol assignment. Undamaged and clear to proceed to patrol assignment.
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On Patrol
U-871 Kastengelee (IXD-2) - Keyboy
U-842 Lohengrin (IXC) - grendel
U-219 Nachtdieb (XB) - Keyboy
At Sea
U-847 Ghul (IXD-2) - crushedhat - Surrendered 5th May 1945
Refit
U-789 Fliegenklatsche (VIIC) - silentwolf - Surrendered 5th May 1945
Late Presumed Lost
Please feel free to shoot me a pm, and I will get you on the next patrol.
U-1014 Spangdahlem (VIIC) - Steiner
U-999 Sea Blume (VIIC) - Blaird
U-1101 Savage Seas (VIIC) - cdnwolf33
U-90 Gewittersturm (VIIC)
U-85 Seehexe (VIIB)
U-75 Rashke
U-100 Eisbar
U-102 Gelber Vogel
U-49 Fallender Stern
Good evening Gentleman, I understand that there will be a party held in the honor of the brave crews. The Party in all of its wisdom has decided to honor our small group..
Special Instructions: ALL NOW USING HUNTED RULES AND CHARTS and all boats have had their deck gun removed
U-219 Nachtdieb (XB) - Keyboy
Will always be on a replenishment patrol and will be on minelaying duties as well, unless patrol is in the Atlantic.
Everyone is now in Bergen, so normal transit boxes are used. Gentlemen, I won't take up much of your time, as I know that you are preparing to get underway. Please be aware that all of the steam and electric torpedoes have been upgraded (All types of torpedo have a dud rate of 1 on D6).
All U-boats have three BOLD decoys they can use on patrol (BOLD decoy. German U-boats may attempt to decoy the Allied ASW forces by releasing a BOLD canister. Only one BOLD canister may be used per encounter, however, it may be combined with exceeding test depth. The decision to use BOLD occurs before the escort detection roll is made. It gives a temporary -1 to the detection roll. If using the optional rule "Variable Escort Quality" BOLD does NOT work against Veteran or Elite Escorts. The decision to use it occurs before Escort Quality is rolled.)
All U-Boats now have a NAXOS radar system installed. (-1 drm if an aircraft encounter occurs)
U-Boat Loads
Type VII: Forward: 6 x G7e FaT, 4 x G7a FaT, 2 x G7es "zaunkönig" Aft: 2 x G7e FaT
Type IX boats: 10 x G7a FaT, 10 x G7e FaT, 2 x G7es "zaunkönig"
Type IX D-2: 10 x G7a FaT, 10 x G7e FaT, 4 x G7es "zaunkönig"
Type XB: 3 x G7e FaT, 2 x G7es "zaunkönig"
From this standard load, you may go up or down in the mix of types by 4 torpedoes of your choosing, but may not take extra "Falke" torpedoes due to limited availability.
Historic Notes
March 1945
Atlantic
Russian Convoys - As Russian convoy JW65 approached Kola Inlet with 24 merchant ships on the 20th, waiting U-boats sank two and "U-716" sank sloop "LAPWING" of the escort.
Monthly Loss Summary
- 4 British, Allied and neutral ships of 27,000 tons in the Atlantic from all causes, 1 sloop
- 1 U-boat by USN off Nova Scotia
Europe
British Isles Inshore Campaign - The inshore campaign continued: 7th - "U-1302" successfully attacked Halifax/UK convoy SC167 in St George's Channel, but after a long search off the coast of western Wales was sunk by Canadian frigates "La Hulloise", "Strathadam" and "Thetford Mines" of the 25th EG. 10th - Deep minefields laid by the Royal Navy to protect UK inshore waters from the U-boats claimed two victims. On the 10th, "U-275" was lost in the English Channel off Beachy Head. 12th - Two days later, the deep minefields damaged "U-260" off Fastnet Rock, southern Ireland, and she had to be scuttled. 12th - Between now and the 29th, three more U-boats went down close to Lands End, starting with "U-683" to frigate "Loch Ruthven" and sloop "Wild Goose" of the 2nd EG. 14th - South African frigate "Natal" on passage off the Firth of Forth, Scotland in the North Sea sank "U-714". 21st - Two U-boats were lost off the north coast of Ireland. The first was "U-1003" damaged by Canadian frigate "New Glasgow" of the 26th EG and later scuttled. 22nd - "U-296" was also sunk off the north coast of Ireland - by RAF aircraft of No 120 Squadron. 26th - The second loss off Lands End was "U-399", sunk by frigate "Duckworth" and other ships of 3rd EG. The same Group accounted for the third U-boat off Lands End on the 29th. 27th - The frigates of 21st EG were split into two divisions, and sank three U-boats in the Hebrides area. On the 27th, "U-965" was sunk by Hedgehog off the northern end of the islands by the 'first' division - "Conn", accompanied by "Deane" and "Rupert". The same day further south, "U-722" went down to the 'second' division - "Byron", "Fitzroy" and "Redmill". 29th - "U-246" torpedoed and badly damaged Canadian frigate "TEME" (constructive total loss), but was then hunted down and sunk by "Duckworth" and the 3rd EG off Lands End. 30th - Frigates "Conn", "Deane" and "Rupert", the 'first' division of 21st EG and still off the northern end of the Hebrides, sank "U-1021". One more U-boat was lost to US aircraft in southern UK waters and two to the RAF on Northern Transit Area patrols, but now the Allied air-raids were really starting to bite. In Germany around 12 U-boats, completed or in service, were destroyed in the month mainly by the USAAF on the night of the 30th.
Assignments
1945 Jan - Apr If out on patrol during May. On the 8th May 1945 all operational U-boats are ordered to surface and sail for Allied ports flying a black flag of surrender. Historically, most made for the UK, although a few reached the US . You will either surrender at sea or the nearest port or an allied port, latest to surrender is 14th May 1945. If you are only two or three days from Bergen, you can make it back there, latest to surrender in Bergen is 9th May 1945
British Isles
U-219 Nachtdieb (XB) - Keyboy
Atlantic (W) (Not IXD-2 or IXD/42 Boats)
None
Atlantic (Not IXD-2 or IXD/42 Boats)
U-842 Lohengrin (IXC) - grendel
North America
U-871 Kastengelee (IXD-2) - Keyboy
Indian Ocean (Not permanently assigned and Not VII Boats) - See rules, you will end patrol in Penang. Next patrol will also be Indian Ocean, where you will return to Bergen
None
West African Coast (Not VII Boats, except VIID)
None
NOTE SO THAT WE DO NOT LOSE U-BOAT'S TO THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE ARCTIC, I AM RE-ROLLING ANY MEDITERRANEAN AND ARCTIC RESULTS!
Important Information
U-Boat Name and ID Number
Successful Patrol –
Number of Freighters Sank
Number of Tankers Sank
Number of Capital Ships Sank
Total Tonnage Destroyed
Refit Time Standard
Award Request