I fire two torpedoes when I cannot afford not to sink the ship.
For example, in foul weather when I can't use the deck gun, or once merchants are armed making using the deck gun dangerous, I will usually use 2 torpedoes from the outset.
I'm on the fence with ships in convoy.
On one hand, I get enough one-hit explosions on convoy ships (I guess they are carrying cargo) that I am tempted to try one-torpedo-per-ship. Also if they are damaged they often drop behind the convoy where they can be picked off.
But it annoys me to damage merchants and see them sail off with the convoy.
Usually, if I can't be certain I can surface and use the deck gun, I give the target 2 torpedoes.
You get no renown for damaged ships, so it's "on the bottom baby" for me.
Steve
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