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HEMISENT · 11-18-05, 12:41 PM

Providing the boat is capable I would recommend a change of course to run parallel to the convoy. As you already know the course and speed make a high speed run and get directly in its path. For best results a night attack is preferred. Dive the boat to 100m (or as deep as you feel comfortable with given all the damage you've already sustained) and wait at silent speed. Surface decks awash directly under the forward edge of the convoy 90 deg to course between the lanes, have all your firing solutions pre set for both fore and aft tubes. Torpedo speed settings to fast. depth to 5 or 6m and impact triggers enabled. If you are at 90 deg then the eels should impact ok. Let the elephants come to you, pick out your targets and Torpedos Loose!. Depending on the escorts take the boat down a bit, reload the stern tubes first and perhaps get a parting shot as a goodbye present.
Can't count the times this exact scenario has worked for me. I always use the convoy and the confusion to mask my exit. Stormy weather is even better.
Remember, Donitz rewards courage and boldness. Tonnage is all that matters.

Good Hunting Captain.

11-18-05, 12:41 PM	#2
HEMISENT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,052 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Providing the boat is capable I would recommend a change of course to run parallel to the convoy. As you already know the course and speed make a high speed run and get directly in its path. For best results a night attack is preferred. Dive the boat to 100m (or as deep as you feel comfortable with given all the damage you've already sustained) and wait at silent speed. Surface decks awash directly under the forward edge of the convoy 90 deg to course between the lanes, have all your firing solutions pre set for both fore and aft tubes. Torpedo speed settings to fast. depth to 5 or 6m and impact triggers enabled. If you are at 90 deg then the eels should impact ok. Let the elephants come to you, pick out your targets and Torpedos Loose!. Depending on the escorts take the boat down a bit, reload the stern tubes first and perhaps get a parting shot as a goodbye present. Can't count the times this exact scenario has worked for me. I always use the convoy and the confusion to mask my exit. Stormy weather is even better. Remember, Donitz rewards courage and boldness. Tonnage is all that matters. Good Hunting Captain. __________________ Nuke 'em till they glow!