Difference between revisions of "Armed trawler"
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*Position 1. Helmsman - Not much explanation required, from here you can turn the Engine On/Off and navigate the Boat. | *Position 1. Helmsman - Not much explanation required, from here you can turn the Engine On/Off and navigate the Boat. | ||
*Position 2. Lookout - This Crew is Equipped with Binoculars. | *Position 2. Lookout - This Crew is Equipped with Binoculars. | ||
*Position 3. | *Position 3. This Position would be the 3 Forward facing 128mm Deck Guns. Using the Primary Fire Key would command the 2 Bow (Front) Deck Guns while the Secondary Fire Key would use the Aft (rear) forward facing Deck Gun. | ||
*Position 4. Bow Anti-Air Gunner - This Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would command the Port (Left) Anti-Air Guns | *Position 4. Bow Anti-Air Gunner - This Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would command the Port (Left) Anti-Air Guns | ||
*Position 5. Aft Anti-Air Gunner - Again this Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would fire the forward gun and the Secondary Fire Key the rear Gun. | *Position 5. Aft Anti-Air Gunner - Again this Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would fire the forward gun and the Secondary Fire Key the rear Gun. | ||
Revision as of 02:39, 5 February 2024
History
During World war two many navies needs small vessels quickly and simplist solution was to purchased many trawlers and other auxiliary vessels of civilian pattern and adapted them for ASW and minesweeping duties. Armed trawlers mainly performed escort duties for slow convoys, port picket and shore patrols. The trawlers were formidable AA platforms and defensive enemies for submarines and light vessels but no match for capital ships.
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| armed trawler | |
| Specifications | |
| Type | Patrol Boat |
| Armament | 1 x 76-mm main gun, 1 x QF quad 2pdr "pom-pom" AA cannon Mk VII, 2 x twin 20-mm Oerlikon cannon |
| Crew | 6 |
| Weight | 750 tons |
| Top Speed | 12 knots |
Game Play
Its role in World War II Online is to support amphibious operations and provide and other fire support close to shore, as well as defence against smaller vessels. The trawler is slow, but deadly!
Crew Insights
Here is a detailed explanation on the type of crew and the Armament it controls.
- Position 1. Helmsman - Not much explanation required, from here you can turn the Engine On/Off and navigate the Boat.
- Position 2. Lookout - This Crew is Equipped with Binoculars.
- Position 3. This Position would be the 3 Forward facing 128mm Deck Guns. Using the Primary Fire Key would command the 2 Bow (Front) Deck Guns while the Secondary Fire Key would use the Aft (rear) forward facing Deck Gun.
- Position 4. Bow Anti-Air Gunner - This Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would command the Port (Left) Anti-Air Guns
- Position 5. Aft Anti-Air Gunner - Again this Controller commands 2x 20mm Anti-Air Gun, Primary Fire Key would fire the forward gun and the Secondary Fire Key the rear Gun.
- Position 6. Port/Starboard Fire Controller - The Controller commands 2x 37mm Deck Guns. Primary Fire Key would fire the Starboard gun and the Secondary Fire Key the Port Gun.
- Position 7. Rear Fire Control - This Position would be the 2 Rear facing 128mm Deck Guns. Using the Primary Fire Key would command the rear most Deck Guns while the Secondary Fire Key would use the other.
- Position 8. Torpedo Controller - This would control the 2x 533mm Torpedo launchers. The Primary Fire Key would command the forward most launcher while the Secondary Fire Key would use the rear most.
