I know that you're penalized
BIG TIME for sinking them but have you ever had such a rotten patrol that you're tempted to take out your frustrations on the first hospital ship that dares to cross your path?
On my last patrol with U-69 I came across 2 convoys but managed to get myself noticed by the escorts both times!
After being depth charged for what seemed like forever I escaped with some minor & easily repairable damage. Cruised around AM 51-52 for a few days but only managed to sink a 1215 ton coastal tanker. While I was cursing my sh*tty luck one overcast & very gloomy night; what do I see in the distance but a Red Cross Hospital ship all lit up so prettily, like a Christmas tree. I very briefly considered attacking but let her pass unmolested. They never knew how close they came to becoming just another heap of scrap metal, rusting on the ocean floor. Let this be a warning to all masters of Red Cross ships: steer well clear of my boat because you never know when I'll be in a very bad mood...
