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OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory game ... - 6/4/2017 9:35:59 PM

Barb

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Hi,

recently I had run over this little desktop game, and enjoyed it a lot in a single player. Actually I played about 8 different subs, got killed 3 times (mines, circular run, depth charge), but enjoyed it immensely.

I would like to offer to GM a session with one of you - and write back what is happening in form of narrative.

Anyone interested to command a sub in Pacific ?

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 6/4/2017 9:47:45 PM

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An intriguing prospect, Barb. Thanks for the offer. But it's all I can do to squeeze out a turn or two of WiTP:AE these days.

I will be interested to read the narrative as it is posted though.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 6/4/2017 10:21:21 PM

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What was the name of board game? Silent Service? Submarine?? Think it was Submarine. That game was FUN! Spent many an hour playing it against several fiendish opponents during my High School days.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 6/6/2017 12:13:33 PM

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Nobody interested? You don't have to know a lot about that particular board game or rules, I will run all the options through with you...

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 6:54:48 AM

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So, I had set up a short game within Silent Victory table game - intended to "best" the 5 patrols of real USS Wahoo (SS-238) under command of Lt.Dudley W."Mush" Morton.

I am using self-made excel sheets for the game, as it wont do to push counters around at workplace :D

This is how my "recreated" Patrol Log appears at the start:

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 6:58:02 AM

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Patrols are based according to the Parameters given on Commander Card available in game:

Dudley W."Mush" Morton, Lt.Commander, Navy Cross (4), Purple Heart
Start: Jan 1943, Australia
Aggressive - must always attack any contacts. Must always initiate an additional round of combat against non-sunk, unescorted targets.
May attack at close range with a detection roll of 12
Ship: USS Wahoo (Gato class)

Patrols:
1) Marianas (rebase, end in PH)
2) China Sea
3) Empire
4) Empire
5) Empire

19 ships sunk
54,683 tons

This represent my "recreated" Ship Mat for Argonaut Class submarine within excel (For Gato I had another one):

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 7:10:09 AM

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I am also playing with all the additional rules like Single Escort, Variable Escort/Aircraft Quality, Evasive Maneuvers, etc. plus a few logical adjustments (e.g. Warship like DD is always considered to be under escort - but when sunk on a first salvo, it is hardly possible to be counterattacked by it... :)

I used a little imagination and creativity to transpose Dice Rolls into actual results for a written log during the patrols. All times are meant to be local - thus around 06:00 is morning, 12:00 is midday and around 20:00 is dawn. And so "Mush" shove off for his first patrol in command of USS Wahoo (SS-238):

16th January 1943
Patrol orders arrived and the boat slipped its mooring lines. Patrol area: Marianas.
Each patrol starts and ends (unless sunk) by some time spent on transit - for transit there are chances of some encouter, but they are small. So it is in this case, not a ship or plane were encountered in passage through the Solomons and Marshalls. Skipper decided to patrol along the Truk-Guam route and his decision brought fruit on the third day.

28th January 1943:
14:12 Smoke sighted on a horizon, set course to intercept.
15:43 Target identified as xAK Tainan Maru of 2000 tons with single Escort of 1200 tons, continued tracking target.
16:58 Started submerged approach for attack.
18:25 Fwd Tubes 1+2 fired against merchant ship, Fwd tubes 3+4 fired against escort at close range (700yds).
18:26 First torpedo missed the merchant forward, Second torpedo exploded aft, Merchant ship stopped. Third torpedo missed the Escort ship forward, Fourth torpedo exploded under the stack, Escort sinking.
18:32 Escort Sunk, Merchant ships still stopped, commenced torpedo tube reload.
18:45 Rigged for Gun Action, Surface.
18:54 Fire checked after firing 24 rounds.
18:58 Merchant ship slipped under the waves.

Shifting Patrol area to Guam-Saipan and Japan-Guam route.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 7:13:20 AM

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30th January 1943
05:18 Tracked contact by radar, bearing 343, distance 18,000yds.
07:28 Visual contact obtained.
08:13 Contact identified as 4 ship convoy - Cargo ship Fukeui Maru of 1100 tons leading, Cargo Ship Canton Maru of 2800 tons in line astern, 2 Escorts, one on each bow. Started submerged approach.
10:32 Tubes 1+3+5 fired against leading ship, tubes 2+4+6 fired against following ship at close range.
10:33 First three torpedoes fired at leading ship missed the target. Torpedo #4 (tube 2) hit the ship forward, Torpedo #5 (tube 4) also hit the target but failed to explode, Torpedo #6 (tube 6) hit under the stack, resulted in secondary (probably boiler) explosion. Sinking sounds heard.
10:37 First DC pattern Port side, no damage
10:43 Second DC pattern Starboard side, no damage
10:45 Diving deep, silent running
11:32 Screw sound fading, bearing 012
12:40 Periscope depth, all clear, Surfaced, Torpedo reload initiated, pursuit contact, recharge batteries.

14:25 Regained radar contact, initiated end-around
23:43 Dived, initiated submerged approach on target.

31st January 1943
01:20 Fired AFT tubes 7+8 against cagro ship and 9+10 against nearby escort at medium range. Dived deep, Silent Running.
01:23 First torpedo hit cargo ship, exploded, rest missed.
01:30 Escorts milling around.
03:12 Periscope depth. Started new approach on Cargo ship. Torpedo Reload.

04:18 Fired AFT tubes 7+8 against cargo ship and 9+10 against closest escort at medium range. Dived deep, Silent Running
04:20 All torpedoes missed. Escorts pinging around.

05:23 Fired Fwd Tubes 1+2 against cargo ship at medium range.
05:25 Both torpedoes tracked right to target and beyond, no explosion!

05:48 Set up another solution, Fired Fwd tubes 3+4 against target.
05:50 One torpedo passed under the target, another hit target - no explosion. Loud "CLANG" heared!
05:51 Escort started attack run, diving deep
05:59 Two attack runs, total 14 Depth charges counted. No damage

07:43 Periscope Depth another Solution set up on Target. Shallow settings on torpedoes.
07:46 Fired last two torpedoes - tubes 5+6
07:48 Both torpedoes hit target and exploded. Diving deep. Sinking Sounds heard.
08:50 Both escorts leaving area.
10:23 Surfaced, Battery charge. Moving to patrol Japan-Marianas routes.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 7:18:07 AM

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1st February 1943
08:12 COMSUBPAC orders to return to Pearl Harbor recieved.

3rd February 1943 - Random Event
04:00 Weather worsening. Storm approaching.
20:34 Boat swept by a large wave, with tons of seawater pouring down the hatch and almost sinking the boat. SD and SJ systems damaged. 2 lookouts swept from bridge, both recovered aboard in serious state.
22:35 SD Radar operational again.
23:45 SJ Radar operational again.

10th February 1943
07:15 Contacted escort.
09:22 Docked Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor. 4 ships claimed sunk for total of 7100 tons. CO awarded Silver Star. Entered Refit - obtained 5inch/25 gun. News of the COMSUBPAC RADM.Robert.H.English killed at air crash. RADM.Charles A.Lockwood appointed new COMSUBPAC.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 12:56:15 PM

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10th March 1943
Departed Submarine base, Pearl Harbor for 2nd patrol - China Sea

14th March 1943
Topped fuel tanks at Midway Island.

28th March 1943
Arrived Patrol area

29th March 1943
19:36 Spotted Smoke on Horizon, altered course to intercept
20:56 Contact identified as large freighter Horei maru of 5600 tons and small freighter Shinpen Maru of 900 tons with two escorts.
22:40 Set up for Night Surface Torpedo approach.
23:18 Obtained firing position and solution at Medium Range.
23:19 Fired Fwd tubes 1-4 on leading large freighter with perfect set up
23:20 Fired Fwd tubes 5-6 on following small freighter
23:22 Torpedo #1 hit target with loud "THUD", Torpedo #2 run erratically, Torpedoes number #3 and #4 hit target "THUD"
23:23 Torpedoes number #5 and #6 hit small freighter with normal explosions and target disintegrated.
23:24 Evaded on surface at high speed.
23:56 Continue to shadow target. End around initiated.

30th March 1943
02:25 Started another surface approach on target.
02:47 Fired Aft tubes 7-10 on the large freighter
02:49 Same results as in previous attack, #7 failed to explode, #8 run erratically and #9 and #10 failed to explode with "THUD".
02:49 Detected running on surface. Escorts attacking with gunfire. First Salvos inaccurate.
02:51 Caught enemy salvo smack on. Diesel #1 and Electric Motor #4 out of commission, Radio damaged, Unchecked Flooding aft.
02:55 Escaped. Emergency repairs initiated, flooding stopped. Radio, Diesel end Electric Motor out of commission. Continue tracking contact with radar.

07:28 Regained visual contact with enemy.
11:45 Gained favorable position forward of the enemy. Submerged for daylight torpedo attack.
12:32 Fired Fwd tubes 1-4 against freighter at medium range.
12:35 Torpedo #1 hit target forward, failed to explode, Torpedo #2 hit the target and exploded. Torpedoes #3 and #4 missed behind.
12:50 Sinking sounds heard.
13:34 Escorts departed location at high speed
15:20 Surfaced. Heading to another patrol area.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 12:57:29 PM

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31st March 1943
No contacts, just fishing junks, switching to another location.

5th April 1943
No contacts, just fishing junks.

10th April 1943
No contacts, just fishing junks, proceeding to next patrol area.

15th April 1943
18:36 Smoke spotted on horizon, tracking contact.
20:43 Two ships and three escorts identified hugging the coast. Cargo ship Kenkoku Maru of some 3100 tons and cargo ship Koyu Maru of 5300 tons in column with one escort in front and two on port side.
20:50 Decided for night surface attack from the starboard (coastal) side - plan is to fire forward tubes at two cargo ships and dash for it to the rear of the convoy to escape pursuit.
21:30 Solution set up, firing tubes 1-3 on smaller Maru and tubes 4-6 on large Maru at medium range.
21:32 Smaller Maru obliterated, broken in two by 3 torpedo hits, sinking sounds heard. Larger Maru damaged by at least two good hits. Escorts firing blindly.
21:33 Escape facilitated by means of sudden rain squal - rechecking last 4 torpedoes aft.
21:52 Surfaced approach started on the stationary Maru. Escorts standing by.
21:59 Turned to fire aft tubes, fired tubes 7-8 on large Maru.
22:02 Torpedo 7 missed the target aft, torpedo 8 hit the Maru and brokes her back. Escorts milling around, but shaken out quickly.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 12:59:54 PM

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18th April 1943
15:36 Smoke spotted on horizon, intercept course ordered.
17:48 Masts of several ships visible.
18:36 Identified one small Maru, one large passanger ship, with two escorts. Started surface approach.
20:12 Detected! Enemy Escort craft charges - 2 close misses causing Minor Damage to the boat and some flooding that is hard to check.
20:13 Next few salvos are less accurate, Emergency ahead.
20:14 Enemy fire beats water around, but so far the luck holds.
20:17 Opened the distance and enemy escort turned back to the charges. Flooding stopped.
21:02 Continued to track enemy progress while repairs are taking place aboard.
21:58 Initiated End-around

19th April 1943
02:12 Submerged in front of target.
02:26 Passed just in front of the Passenger ship, at 600 yards fired two aft torpedoes from tubes 9-10.
02:27 Torpedo 9 missed the target but Torpedo 10 hit and damaged the passenger ship.
02:30 Escorts turned to assist the damaged Maru.
03:14 Cleared the area, surfaced for Battery charge. Kept target in Radar contact.
04:12 Two small pips proceeding independently along and will soon be out of picture. The large pip and one small (probably damaged passenger ship and escort) are moving along at snail place. Continued tracking the slow part.
08:01 Escort stopped in place, damaged passenger ship continues slowly alone. End around initiated.
12:42 Escort out of picture now, damaged passenger ship presses alone.
15:30 Dived forward of the passenger ship.
16:20 Surface rigged for Gun Action!
16:52 Gun secured after expending 48 5" shells, Passenger ship aflame from forward to aft, heavy list to port.

20th April 1943
- Ordered to Pearl Harbor

30th April 1943
- Docked Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor. Claimed sunk 4xAK, 1xAP for total 20800 tons.

1st May 1943
Started Refit and Repairs, Crew enjoys itself at Royal Hawaiian Hotel. "Mush" gets Navy Cross.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 1:01:51 PM

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2nd July 1943
Departed Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor on 3rd Patrol. Empire Waters.

6th July 1943
Refueled at Midway Atoll, continues for Empire waters.

16th July 1943
Arrived patrol area.

21st July 1943
Only enemy patrol vessels encountered - probably on early warning duty. Shifting patrol area.

22nd July 1943
07:12 Radar contact bearing 337, distance 18k yards, ordered intercept course.
08:40 Minelayer Tsugaru identified, dived for submerged approach
10:11 Fired spread of 6 torpedoes from forward tube.
10:13 Two torpedo hits observed, one aft that detonated stored mines, one forward on the forecastle. Ship sunk rapidly amid violent explosions.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 1:03:18 PM

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26th July 1943
Shifted patrol area

27th July 1943
09:15 Radar contact, bearing 162, distance 17k yards, ordered intercept course.
11:10 Two merchants and 4 escorts identified. Merchant ships being 9900 ton Passenger Kashima Maru and 5400ton Sydney Maru.
12:40 Decided for end around and night surfaced attack. In pursuit at high speed.
19:21 In position to intercept the enemy convoy.
21:03 Started firing forward torpedo tubes on leading Maru.
21:04 Swung around and fired aft tubes on the second Maru.
21:05 4 distinct "THUD" and "CLANG" heared from the leading Maru, but no explosion resulted. 1 torpedo missed and another run erratically.
21:06 3 Torpedoes run straight into second Maru, but resulted only in two explosions. The last torpedo apparently struck boilers, for there was a secondary explosion heard and sinking sounds heard not long thereafter.
21:07 Aggressive escorts immediately in pursuit at full speed, took first salvo dead on - penetration of forward torpedo room, odd torpedo tubes outer doors jammed, several dead and wounded forward. Batteries and Electric motor 2 out of operation. Emergency dive, water level raising in forward torpedo room.
21:10 Flooding forward stopped. Rigged for silent running, flooding forward stopped, diving deep. Several DCs dropped wide.
23:15 Target and escorts departed area.
23:52 Periscope depth. One enemy escort in area probably to pin us down. Evading course set.

28th July 1943
02:14 Surfaced. Battery repaired, charge initiated. Electric Motor #2 inoperable and forward tube doors jammed shut.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 1:05:18 PM

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1st August 1943
19:21 Radar contact, bearing 043, distance 19k yards, ordered to intercept.
21:16 Two passenger ships and two escorts. The Marus are Aso Maru of 3000 tons and Arima Maru of 7400 tons.
21:45 Surfaced torpedo approach started.
21:52 Fired three torpedoes forward on smaller Maru. Swung around.
21:53 Fired four torpedoes aft on larger Maru.
21:55 Small Maru hit by three torpedoes, however only one detonation resulted from a perfect set-up. Ship damaged, but not in sinking condition
21:56 Larger Maru hit by two torpedoes, but only one definite explosion heard from the target. Ship damaged.
21:57 Escaped on surface thanks to a nice rain squall. Reloading last torpedo forward.
23:11 Torpedo double checked and reloaded. Submerged for close approach to larger Maru

2nd August 1943
00:29 Closed to minimal range undetected. Firing Solution set up.
00:31 Last torpedo fired from tube #2
00:32 Torpedo hit and exploded amidship the target. Ship immediately stopped and listing heavily.
00:33 Heavy and accurate Depth charge barrage lands around boat. Men are tossed around and more flooding forward. Several more men are wounded, including Pharmacist's Mate. 8 men trapped in forward torpedo room with continuing flooding.
00:36 Flooding stopped, but the situation in Forward torpedo room still critical. Dived deep. Silent Running.
00:37 Another heavy depth charge salvo close by shakes the boat, without additional damage.
00:40 Another barrage shakes the boat badly, cork insulation flying around, no serious damage.
00:41 Men trapped forward reporting the flooding continues. Attempted to blow fwd room out unsuccessfully.
00:47 Water raising steadily forward, keeping the bow in trim with difficulties.
00:55 Slowly creeping away.
03:30 Enemy screws fading away. Periscope depth
03:52 Surfaced, emergency repairs initiated. Discovered SJ radar and 40mm AA gun damaged by depth charges, deck planking heavily torn forward.
04:20 40mm AA gun repaired, SJ Radar definitely out. Discovered air leak forward. When fixed, were able to pump out forward torpedo room. 8 men trapped there drowned.

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RE: OT: Anybody interested in a little Silent Victory g... - 3/1/2018 1:07:20 PM

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3rd August 1943
Emergency and temporary repairs finished. Took course back to Midway.
With the previous loss, the forward torpedo room personnel is wiped out except 2 wounded survivors. 14 more men including Parmacist's Mate are wounded.

8th August 1943
Pharm. Mate died of wounds.

12th August 1943
Stopped at Midway to unload several wounded men. Limping back to Pearl Harbor.

16th August 1943
Docked at Submarine base, Pearl Harbor. "Mush" complained to COMSUBPAC (RADM Charles A.Lockwood) about the torpedo duds. If not for that 2 more ships should be sunk without need to repeat attacks on alerted enemy. Claimed 1xML, 2xAP Sunk plus 1xAP damaged for 17200 tons. Skipper awarded Bronze Star.
Refit Crew took possession of the boat.

(Took quite a beating with half of the crew dead or wounded!)

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25th October 1943
Full crew reported back on board. Took replacements for the forward torpedo room and a renowned Pharmacist's Mate reported aboard. Took over from the refit crew.

26-29th October 1943
Refueling, restocking, resupplying the boat. Mk.6 Magnetic exploders on Mk.14 torpedoes were Finally deactivated. Also took on board first 8 Mk.18 (Electric) Torpedoes

30th October - 3rd November 1943
Exercises out of Pearl Harbor with several Destroyers.

5th November 1943
Departed Pearl Harbor for patrol in Empire Waters.

9th November 1943
Dropped anchor at Midway Atoll to top up fuel and supplies.

19th November 1943
08:16 Spotted smoke on horizon. Intercept course set.
12:12 4 escorts and 3800 ton transport Faikai Maru identified. Starting an approach.
15:10 Position taken for a stern shot against the transport.
15:12 Fired 4 Mk.18 (Electric) torpedoes at 1600 yards on the transport.
15:15 One loud "CLANG" was heard of the first torpedo, second torpedo exploded against enemy boiler or ammunition as secondary explosion was heard and the last torpedo added materially to the destruction. No trace of the 3rd torpedo after being fired from tube.
15:17 Enemy escorts seem to be unaware of our presence, sneaking away.
15:35 Sinking sounds heard.
19:48 Surfaced, recharging batteries, reload of torpedo tubes finished.

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20th November 1943
Switching Patrol area.

25th November 1943
Switching to new patrol area due to lack of targets.

27th November 1943
11:36 Smoke on horizon. Intercept course set.
13:12 One small freighter of 2600 tons (identified as Seikyo Maru) and two escorts in sight.
15:42 Decided to track target and end around for night attack.
21:43 Started approach to target on surface.
21:56 Fired four fwd tubes against merchant and overlapping escort.
21:58 Freighter blown out of water by torpedoes number 2 and 3. Escort missed, because the torpedo run erratic course.
22:00 Enemy salvo fell close. Attack periscope damaged, forward torpedo doors port damaged, Captain and bridge crew lightly wounded by flying shrapnel. Emergency dive.
22:01 Another salvo over as the boat is diving.
22:07 Screws and pinging directly above, but at that speed he can hear nothing.
22:18 Deep dive, rigged for silent running. Creeping away.

28th November 1943
01:25 No screw sounds. Secured from silent running.
02:42 Surface!
03:30 Port Fwd torpedo doors jammed shut. Took out torpedo out of tube no.6
04:15 Attack Periscope fixed.

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1st December 1943
Switched Patrol area.

3rd December 1943
19:26 Radar Contact bearing 177, distance 15k yards, intercept course set
21:13 Contact identified as Cargo ship Boko Maru of 2800 tons with two escorts
21:18 Decided to try to take out escorts first. Submerged approach initiated
22:14 Firing position attained. Fired 3x torpedoes out of forward Starboard tubes against closer escort.
22:16 All three torpedoes missed.
22:18 Escort not reacting, probably didn't spot torpedoes. Reloading forward tubes.
22:56 Surfaced, initiating end around.

4th December 1943
06:12 Submerged in position to reengage
07:23 Fired three torpedoes from fwd tubes on closer escort
07:25 Missed again! Diving deep, silent running
07:36 Enemy ships churning forward without stopping - still unaware of our presence.
09:55 Surfaced, regained radar contact, end around started. Reloading forward torpedoes.

12:43 Submerged in position to reengage.
13:36 Fired three Mk.18 (Electric) torpedoes on the Cargo ship.
13:39 First torpedo missed forward of the target. Torpedoes 2 and 3 hit the target with ugly "THUD" sound. Target continue to sail unscathed. Escorts didn't notice a thing.

15:01 Surfaced, initiated end-around again, reloading forward tubes with two last Mk.14 and one Mk.18 torpedo. Tubes aft have 4 Mk.14 loaded.

21:43 Attained position to reengage. This time going in on the surface!
22:34 Firing Mk.18 forward against Cargo ship, 2 Mk.14 forward against distant escort, turning boat to fire aft tubes.
22:35 Firing 4 Mk.14 against close escort.
22:36 Distant Escort obliterated by hit aft, many secondary explosions followed - probably depth charges exploding.
22:36 Close escort hit by torpedo forward, but remains in action.
22:38 Cargo ship damaged by Mk.18 hit amidship. Not sinking.
22:40 Running away at emergency, but the closer escort (damaged) turned to help their fellows.
23:36 Out of torpedoes, continuing to shadow the damaged enemy cargo ship. Escort still around.

5th December 1943
06:32 Still shadowing the damaged cargo ship accompanied by Escort. Radioed position to other subs to finish the cripple.
09:40 No subs nearby to finish off the cripple, Ordered return to base. Broke contact with the enemy.

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07th December 1943
04:26 Strong Radar contact bearing 233, range 22k yards, course to intercept.
06:12 Enemy convoy spotted. Without torpedoes, could only radio enemy position and watch. Submerged.
09:26 Convoy passing by in plain view (OMG!

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15:47 Convoy out of view. Surface, continue back to base.

16th December 1943
Docked Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor. Claimed 1xE, 1xAP, 1xAK sunk + 1xAK and 1xE damaged for total 7600 tons. "Mush" Morton entitled for Purple Hearth, Bronze Star and is promoted to Commander rank. Skipper Requested second 5" inch gun installed.

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29th January 1944
Received orders to penetrate Sea of Japan via LaP�rousse strait. Refueling and resupplying completed. This should be last patrol for "Mush" Morton as he is slated for rest and Commander Submarine Division 14 job.

3rd February 1944
Docked at Midway atoll, for topping up fuel tanks. En route conducted various exercises with escorting vessels.

4th February 1944
Departed Midway atoll for 5th Patrol

12th February 1944
Successfully penetrated via LaP�rousse strait into the Sea of Japan.

16th February 1944
Shifted patrol area due to lack of proper targets. Only fishing fleet spotted.

22nd February 1944
Shifted patrol area. The enemy is either aware of our presence or we had bad luck.

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Loved this game when I played it!

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26th February 1944
09:16 Smoke spotted on horizon. Intercept course set.
11:32 Identified one escort plus two freighters - one of 2500 tons (Sanka Maru) and the other of 5000 tons (Renzan Maru).
12:01 Submerged for close approach.
12:45 Pinging framed us, enemy escort starting attack run, diving deep.
12:47 Enemy Depth charge salvo explodes above the boat. Minimal damage occured.
12:52 Another enemy run, this time the pattern explodes far to the port side.
13:04 Enemy pinging stopped, screws making it at high speed after the transports
15:15 Surfaced, initiated end around

21:43 Positioned to intercept enemy ships. Opting for night surface attack.
22:01 Trying to get close.
22:04 Commenced firing bow tubes - 2 torpedoes at each target.
22:06 Escort blown up by second torpedo fired.
22:07 Leading smaller cargo ship obliterated by two hits amidship. Immediately broke in two and sunk in less than 2 minutes.
22:08 Larger cargo ship was able to evade torpedoes. Reload initiated.
22:10 In pursuit of the larger cargo ship, Gun Action!
22:15 First salvoes are short but the gunners found the range.
22:19 Direct hit on the bridge of enemy vessel, Radio aerials shot up.
22:20 Enemy return fire inaccurate
22:25 Several hits amidship along the waterline. Enemy ship slowing down to stop.
22:28 Closed to point blank range. 40mm and 20mm AA guns spraying the deck forced enemy gun crews to cover or left them dead.
22:35 Fired 15 shells directly on the waterline. Ship starting to list heavily.
22:40 Secured from Gun Action. 72 5" ammo fired, along with some 40/20mm.
22:56 Enemy ship observed to roll over.
23:45 Secured one prisoner - Machinist's Mate Mori, Goemon. Departed area.

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1st March 1944
Shifted patrol area. No worthwhile targets observed.

4th March 1944
Shifted patrol area again.

15th March 1944
Forced to return to base due to lack of fuel. The lack of enemy shipping in the Sea of Japan is puzzling.

29th March 1944
Docked at Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor. Claimed 2xAK and 1xE sunk for 8700 tons. Submarine ordered to Mare Island Navy Yard for overhaul. Cdr. Morton awarded Bronze Star.

15th April 1944
Docked at Mare Island Navy Yard for overhaul. Cdr. Morton is relieved of command by Lt.Cdr. Frank A.Dewers and sent for War Bond Drive before attaining command of Submarine Division 14.

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War Patrols: 5
Successful: 5
Ships Sunk: 18 (1xML, 3xE, 4xAP, 10xAK)
Tonnage sunk: 61 400 tons
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Thus compared to the real "Mush" Morton I did manage similar results - 1 less ship sunk, 6800 tons more. Moreover I did manage to return to ride a deck job!

I have a feeling that some things would get a little better feeling, like in 5 patrols I had not seen an aircraft, convoys/ships are too easy to follow with SJ radar, Encounters with minefields and warships are rare to the extreme (in the first place it helps player survive, in the second you better get really lucky with dice rolls if capital ship crosses your bow). Also Wolfpack modifiers are too rare especially considering they apply only for Convoy encounters that are rare in itself.

Yet I can tell that in about 10-12 campaign games (raging 12/42 Perch/Tambor/Gar starts to finish with Gato/Balao boats) the feeling is pretty right. Once I had sunk myself by circular run, once by minefield and once by escorts. But most successful campaigns ended with 80-130 000 tons of tonnage sunk. I had seen a total of one CVE, one BB and few smaller ships (getting almost sunk by enemy sub was no fun at all!)

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