Wow! I got tons of replies, and all contain huge wealths of information! I can't thank you all enough. I work nights, so I was just now able to log on. Needless to say I was quite surprised.
Thank you again everyone!
@Aktungbby: I knew of only one scenario when a POW transport was struck, and it never occurred to me how often it must have happened. It only makes sense that there were more incidents like that. Nevertheless, it does not make that easier to accept. That is definitely one of the reasons war is so damn ugly.
@Sniper297: Thank you for the link to some awesome information. I have some very basic knowledge on plotting intercepts (I am certainly not a master) and I was able to "ambush" this lone merchant by doing a slight course adjustment, as he was ahead of me and closing in on me. Like you suggested, I was able to bring myself within 800 yards of him submerged by just sailing towards where he was going to be. This one just happened to work perfectly for me, and that is a rarity. That thread is certainly worth re-reading and I'll definitely be going over it again. Thank you!
I appreciate all the information everyone provided. My questions have certainly been answered. You guys rock.
