Originally Posted by Admiral8Q (Post 1412133)

Very interesting Steve. That would be like real role playing days that me and my pals did over a decade ago. I would do that, but I've always liked hitting the waterline whether it's by torp or by gun.

Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980 (Post 1411113)

Also, in RL I do not believe sea state had much to do with the prematures.The magnetic detonator was considered so secret it was never tested way out in the Pacific where it was used, it was tested in an enclosed bay in the US.The earth's magnetic field is different where the detonator was actually used and this affected it.Also the torpedos often were too sensitive and detected a ships magnetic signature too early, which lead to close but premature explosions, that some skippers thought were hits but all they did were throw water geysers on the decks of their targets.