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Dogfish40 · 01-05-11, 10:44 AM

The Skippers on this site call it "Harbor Raping". Yes, it's not only the way to go to fill out a lackluster patrol but it was a tactic used by many sub commanders for various reasons. As far as tactics go, it depends on the size of the port and how much protection is in there. Since most (or all) ports are very shallow, I like to go in at night, scope out the place then make my plan (and sink the gunboat or DD first). Harbor raping is fun because I usually get to surface attack, which means I've got all of the Subs speed on my side. I also don't hang around very long after attacking a port, I like to get out of there PDQ.
I'm sure you're going to get a lot of Skippers advice on this subject so you'll have a lot to chew on.
Good Hunting
D40

01-05-11, 10:44 AM	#2
Dogfish40 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LA Area, Central coast, California Posts: 1,023 Downloads: 827 Uploads: 0	The Skippers on this site call it "Harbor Raping". Yes, it's not only the way to go to fill out a lackluster patrol but it was a tactic used by many sub commanders for various reasons. As far as tactics go, it depends on the size of the port and how much protection is in there. Since most (or all) ports are very shallow, I like to go in at night, scope out the place then make my plan (and sink the gunboat or DD first). Harbor raping is fun because I usually get to surface attack, which means I've got all of the Subs speed on my side. I also don't hang around very long after attacking a port, I like to get out of there PDQ. I'm sure you're going to get a lot of Skippers advice on this subject so you'll have a lot to chew on. Good Hunting D40 __________________ *Dogfish40*