[TorpX]

Originally Posted by sharkbit

I don't know if this has been asked yet, but...
Were torpedoes able to be reloaded while on the surface or did they normally dive to reload?

I've never read anything definitive but I've gotten the impression that they could be in calmer seas.

I would think in seas that were even a little rough, it would be near impossible and extremely dangerous.

In game, I've always tried to limt my reloading to calmer seas(under 10 m/sec wind) and not while going balls to the walls around convoys and such. I try to wait until I'm submerged or I'm away from the action and I can slow down to do it.

Thanks.

I have had the same view of this as you.

However, I am reading Thunder Below!, and during their 10th war patrol, he comments on this issue. Fluckey planned out an attack on a well escorted convoy in very bad weather, 40 kt. winds. He said the plan was to reload on the surface, but the torpedo room crews would probably need some help. He was obviously concerned about it; the potential for injury, and told the crew to let him know if they were wallowing around too much.