DDs escorting a convoy will often do the sprint & drift.
1. It lets them listen on hydophones
2. It lets the convoy catch up.
Then they will usually start up, make a turn and use sonar.
Zig-zag a few times and then stop again to drift, then repeat this process again. Its best to give them a wide berth when stalking
convoys...
JIM
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