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In training before the war began, U-Boats operated at a maximum depth of 50 meters even though their "safe" design depth was 90 meters. The fact is, they had no idea the boats could dive so deep as later became the norm.
So--when I start a career at the beginning of the war, I limit my depth to 100 meters until mid 40. This simulates the knowledge the U-Boat commanders had. It also makes those 300 foot depth charge settings a bit more dangerous  .
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Another way to accomplish this is to start your career in a Type II. I completed 5 patrols and never saw water that was 50m deep (when I needed it). Patrol 6 we took the boat down to 50 m just for the sheer thrill of it. The crew is still talking about it.