The very first convoy I've encountered had the same thing happen. One escort circled slowly just ahead of the crippled C2 I'd hit for quite a while then headed-off to re-join the re-grouping convoy. Nice touch that. In reality, I believe the decision whether or not to stop was left to the escort commander concerned - suggest reading "The Cruel Sea" by Nicholas Monserrat. It's a novel, but based firmly on reality - Flower Class Corvette "Compass Rose". Well worth a read and if you can get the film based on the novel (a classic movie), do so!
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