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What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:40 am
by Pioneer
I'm working on a project at the moment which takes place some unidentified time after the Battle of Scapa Flow.
Think for a moment when an unidentified officer is reviewing the Battle of Scapa Flow the details of each ship(person) is contained in a folder. He is speaking to another officer about the battle.
Example: "Look at This one. US Destroyer Tbar. Shot down twenty planes, sunk 2 RN subs and rammed a patrol boat. Retreated to Iceland for dry docks and engine repairs."
Suppose this officer picks up a folder with YOUR name on it. Tell me what he might read about your exploits in/around/about/during/after Scapa Flow.
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:54 am
by Pioneer
Hey Jesper....where's the edit button? I can't edit the first post?
Nor delete it?
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 7:28 am
by Jesper
ugh what kinda question is that to ask on a sunday... its my weekend off !
will look later today when i am a bit more awake.
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 1:30 pm
by Argon
U.S. Destroyer Argon. Crew got Drunk, overslept and missed the battle, however they report only minor injuries from bar room brawl which they won handedly.
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:15 am
by Fragger
lol (sorry for a 3 letter reply)
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 10:28 am
by Buxton
Torpedo Boat Buxton: Accidentally torpedoed US Destroyer Argon (pressed the Fire button instead of the Recline button on the skipper's La-Z-Boy).
/bux
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:08 pm
by Jesper
My sub sat at scopedepth with a videocam attached to the periscope, videotaping the whole thing.
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:09 am
by Argon
Torpedo Boat Buxton: Accidentally torpedoed US Destroyer Argon (pressed the Fire button instead of the Recline button on the skipper's La-Z-Boy).
/bux
That explains why we couldn't find the Ship!
What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:26 am
by Sub Lt. D. Abramczyk
ALLIANCE-class DD HMS ABRAMCZYK
Formed part of AA screen for HMS HOOD. Shot down 2 fighters, 1 bomber (confirmed), 2 bombers (probable).
Sunk 2 US Merchantmen, 1 German Corvette, poss. rammed German U-Boat (Oil spotted in wake, and what looked like some form of camera)
DAMAGE RECIEVED: 2 Torpedo hits from S-boote during Fleet action, maximum speed reduced to 21 knots.
5in salvo from USS Wren disabled X turret and knocked radio out, and speed further reduced, to 16 knots.
Additional comments: HMS Abramczyk detached from main force and making best speed for friendly naval bases in Norway. "Flower-class" corvette HMS Heather escorting to within Norwegian waters.