Going for a finesse shot intended to bust the keel on a Cimarron has resulted in one two-torpedo kill. Others, against the same type, have seen five hits result in the flaming vessel pulling away at 5, then 6, then 7...knots.
SMALL tankers generally take one, BUT keel depth appears to vary a LOT, so's I shut off der magnetic explosioner UND take a shot. If that works, great! If not, it ain't worth risking my neck by exposing poor, disgruntled Dieter to enemy fire - as much as I'm tempted! - should I surface and tickle her mit der 88 Schiffskanone.
Speaking of Dieter and the morale issue: if I were playing 3 or 4, I'd be, "trading him in" while in port after the first mission!
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