Its been an sop for a long time, due to knowing the DD is basically deaf during its 'run' and for a bit of time there after.
The sop is if your in the way of his DC run... first say a prayer then ring up to flank and throw the rudder hard to port or starbord. Continue the run at flank and build up some momentum untill the cans are finishing making a racket then straighten out the rudder and drop back to a couple of knots.
Its pretty easy to tell when they start their run, they cruise around a bit then straighten out and hit flank. You can follow this on sonar easy.
Of course if he isnt even really close just maintain your present course and speed.
Ive escaped a few times alive doing this. In deeper water of course :rotfl:
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