If I remember the stern deck gun issue is a stock bug. I think to correct it, use a save before it and don't take the stern gun, keep the bow gun.
I don't think you get the special ability guys in stock, I know TMO adds them....
Technically, your not part of the shown crew, your rank increases when you finish patrol. Usually you get a message or I think you can view it in the office in your log book...again, can't remember how stock works.
Not sure if you're talking about the deck gun or AA guns when you say flak. You can forget using the DG for planes, although I once shot one down. I think both AP and HE are included in stock, but you have to click on the type to load it.
The only chart is your shipping lane chart. I think stock has it, but probably attached to the radio, you have to drag the radio to the right to pull the chart. Fleetboats didn't use grids, they use longitude/latitude. Reports on enemy shipping will use these.
Finding tonnage in stock is more random than scripted traffic, although some of the battles are included, but poorly scripted. Use the shipping lanes on the map, hang out in straits like the Bungo, Luzon, ect.. Stock doe's have a few invasion forces. Stock doesn't include some of the major ports like Truk. If I recall I don't think it includes the Solomons, nor any major traffic there.
Wish I could help more, just know little of stock play....
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