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jwatch · 10-24-07, 08:18 PM

From what I've read on WWII submarine warfare, most captains would elect to attack, shallow water or not. Many American boats operated in VERY shallow water in the Pacific theater. Asdic and hyrophone searches seemed to be very ineffective in shallow water, especially with nearby convoy sounds. But of course, once you're found, you've had it. I'm now on my second patrol from Wilhelmshaven. En route to my patrol area, through the North Sea I pursued and attacked a convoy in 40 meteres of water. (sqare AN56) Four tubes fired, three misses and one dud. But so far, I've eluded two DDs with ease and reloading. Good luck to both of us!

10-24-07, 08:18 PM	#6
jwatch Watch Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somerset Pennsylvania USA Posts: 27 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	From what I've read on WWII submarine warfare, most captains would elect to attack, shallow water or not. Many American boats operated in VERY shallow water in the Pacific theater. Asdic and hyrophone searches seemed to be very ineffective in shallow water, especially with nearby convoy sounds. But of course, once you're found, you've had it. I'm now on my second patrol from Wilhelmshaven. En route to my patrol area, through the North Sea I pursued and attacked a convoy in 40 meteres of water. (sqare AN56) Four tubes fired, three misses and one dud. But so far, I've eluded two DDs with ease and reloading. Good luck to both of us!