Hello all,
As I've played, there have been different ways to get on hit wonders on ships. Two notable ways are;
1) To hit under the keel either under the stacks, thus immobilizing the target, or in a far more explosive way, (only with warships sadly

) is to hit, again under the keel, the turrets, or in the case off DDs, under the DC racks.
2) is to aim for the very tip of the bow, thus as the ship gains in speed and momentum, it rushes more and more water into the bow, thus slowing it down, and ultimatly sinking it..
These are my two most notable ways to sink a ship.. any other more inventive ways would be greatly appreciated.
With Regards,
Krauter