Good stuff!
Playing the stock game? I ask because of your early reference to a "British C2 cargo vessel". Back when the game was released several of us pointed out that the ships used were somewhat irritating, because the C and T types were specifically American and didn't enter the war until 1942. Somebody who knew where to look very quickly changed them to "Medium Cargo", and so many new ship models have been created that I forgot about it until I read your note.
Still, great writing. I can't wait for the next installment.