I use the Type VII pretty much all the time, and while the DD's are tougher with the GWX mod I normally find that if I go on silent running at 2kts and dive below the 160m mark I can survive the worst they can throw at me. Bearing in mind my career is late 1941 at the moment, so I'm sure the DD's will become ruthless later on.
I also run on the surface after dark and remain submerged during daylight hours - especially when running near the UK coastline, the amount of patrolling DD's and corevettes make it very risky to remain surfaced nearer land.
The key is to spot the enemy before he spots you
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