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Originally Posted by IcyWaters

Ah, I see. I have read a bit about this procedure. So there is no other way aside from the end-around? And is a surfaced sub always faster than the transport/frieghter/target ships? I mean, are there any ships that are "gone" once they are heading away from you?

90% of the time yes...you are faster than most of your prey. Alot of Juicy targets are faster than you on the surface...say a troop transport....so if you happen to be in a good position, ie in front of them when you make contact...you might have a fleeting oportunity to sink one....ie Luck ie right place right time right tactic.

The end around is the anwser...yeah..it takes time...but being slow patient and methodical is what is going to not only keep you alive...but make your attacks more successful.......maintain your stealth while repositioning for another ambush. Use environmentals to your advantage...aka Dark, lower visiblity. I would use the smoke on the horizon during the day (early on)...then close it in as the sun goes down. Use your hydrophone to varify the position of the convoy if you lose sight...or cant get close enought to maintain visual. Convoy=big noisy smoky=easy to see/ hear = advantage for you! Now take advantage!