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Peto · 07-20-07, 09:24 AM

I agree. Decks awash=loss of bouyancy=a big wave poops you and you're submerged minus one watch crew. From the reading/interviews/studying I've done I'd have to say decks awash was only used for attacks--and almost always with electrics engaged.

However--it wasn't uncommon to be "a little" flooded down while on routine patrol. The tanks were typically blown completelt dry only when speed and full fuel efficiency was required such as an end-around or in transit. So you can keep a little water in your negative bouyancy tank

. Even a couple feet can help when evading pesky bees.

Cheers!

Peto

PS: The reason most skippers dove all day wasn't just so they woul;dn't get bombed by aircraft but to avoid detection altogether so shipping wouldn't be routed around their location. Not that the AI is aware of that in the game--it's just an observation.

07-20-07, 09:24 AM	#8
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I agree. Decks awash=loss of bouyancy=a big wave poops you and you're submerged minus one watch crew. From the reading/interviews/studying I've done I'd have to say decks awash was only used for attacks--and almost always with electrics engaged. However--it wasn't uncommon to be "a little" flooded down while on routine patrol. The tanks were typically blown completelt dry only when speed and full fuel efficiency was required such as an end-around or in transit. So you can keep a little water in your negative bouyancy tank . Even a couple feet can help when evading pesky bees. Cheers! Peto PS: The reason most skippers dove all day wasn't just so they woul;dn't get bombed by aircraft but to avoid detection altogether so shipping wouldn't be routed around their location. Not that the AI is aware of that in the game--it's just an observation.