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Originally Posted by Torplexed
The only thing that gives me pause about that guess is not knowing what sort of difficulties there are in hoisting an unexpended torpedo out of a sub as compared to putting it in.  |
I just assumed that they had to use a crane to lift them out of the ship's hold and down to the u-boat, so it would work both ways. But I agree with your observation and others that torpedoes were rationed out a little at a time. Nobody stopped of at the local Torpedo Supply Store and refilled the entire torpedo rooms. Not only limited supply but a whole lot of work and time involved in that operation.