After my recent queries concerning the value of sailing into ports, I decided to attack Loch Ewe myself. I got killed every time though. For some reason, they can spot my VIIC at PD and fire up a horrendous amount of shells. :hmm:
If I had survived however, I would have reaped great benefits. A Fiji, an American Evart (this was in '42 so fair game), A River DE, a T3 Tanker and an Illustrious Fleet Carrier plus some other minor warships. Problem was that the Fleet carrier was hemmed in by walls, making her almost impervious to torpedo attacks.
Some ships were parked, others were docked. Docked ships do not have to be problematic, as they can be docked with their broadsides to you, but once they are in the ports, with their bows to you, sinking them will be difficult.
Anyway, I shall try again real soon, when the weather gets worse and the nights last longer. The early sun may have given me too little time to penetrate and exfiltrate. This is a winter mission!
I am curious as well: how can some one locate, let alone destroy a ship at 12,000 m.?
Kind regards,
Eichenlaub