There are sometimes anomalies with escorts, and some are rather strange, to say the least. But for whatever reason, they seem to think that it is a good idea to drive between the ships in the middle of a convoy or task force. No matter the nation of the ships. Definitely not been to any of the finer naval academies, that is for certain... Anyway, while they are doing that, or if the group happens to be routed anywhere near land, and seemingly for its entire journey, when you encounter the group, the escorts, being either involved in avoiding a land mass on the outside edge of a group, or a ship mass on the interior of a group, will more easily spawn incorrectly. It would be helpful when reporting escorts "light in the skirts" to also supply the date of the occurrence, and as close of a location as you can manage to supply. That way, it might be possible to inspect any groups that sail near that area, and check them. Otherwise, as KM says, it is a dangerous game to play with escorts, especially Allied with their superior hydrophone & sonar capabilities, hedge hogs & depth charges - plus, able to call on nearby air support...
