just to add to this, i've done all of the above, i have the Elbe mission pack, i have the Elbe and can play with it in free roaming but when i go to play a custom mission with it (and yes i know some include other ships, Old and the New for example however does not) im told that "this mission includes ships that are not availiable in your version of Ship Simulator". i know this, thats why i just paid £4.99 for it. Not happy man, not when i've actually paid money for something i've not got. Well half got... Technical Support implies this is the place to receive support of a technical nature so i'd rather not receive a link to your page of rules and regulations, just some support and an answer please.
thanks.