My experience is that small ships usually sink with a single torpedo, although in some cases they tend to take a bit too long to go under. A few things you have to remember with respect to the torpedo hits are:
1. The angle at which to torpedo hits the target is important. If the angle is around 90 degrees you will manage to have the optimal explosion shock wave transfered to the target.
2. Where the target is hit is important. A hit very close to the bow usually is not too damaging as there are no vital compartments there. Hit a ship in the engine room or the fule bunker and you will do massive damage.
3. The running depth of the torpedo is vital. it's totally different to hit a target just bellow the water line in comparison with a hit deep down the hull.
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