I have sunk over 50 merchant ships and more than 20 warships, yet each time I load my saved Career it seems I have only sunk between 20-25 Merchant ships (varies with every load) and either ten or seven warships. My tonnage, however is correct.
Also, if I sink a Capital ship in harbour, and it's not part of the Mission Objective, it just reappears the next time I go out.
Hmmmm
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