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B.N.R.T. · 11-16-08, 11:58 AM

I just wanted to get some tactics on approaching a convoy, since this will be my first time. Here is the situation:

Got a radio contact of a convoy within range, so saved the game and went looking. Unfortunately, I had to leave not much thereafter, so I left to computer to pack some things. When I came back, we were in visual range of the convoy and I (or rather my WO) started to identify ships. Some freighters, an ammunition ship and behind that the HMS Nelson. I apparently spent too much time on the surface then, because I got shelled by a destroyer coming right at me. So I quit the game, knowing that I can revert to the earlier save I made. The sea is flat, almost no wind and it's early morning. I'm using GWX 2.0 and have WO assistance off but use manual targeting.

I want to ask what a real Kaleun would do in this situation. I've got two TII eels in my forward tubes, the rest is TI. I was thinking to fire two steams at the Ammo ship, which represents a big target. And IF I survive that, follow the convoy and attack them at night, hoping to get at least one more attack in before they reach the English coast.

Any ideas/hints/tips for this situation?

11-16-08, 11:58 AM	#1
B.N.R.T. Seaman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arnhem, Netherlands Posts: 42 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	Convoy approach I just wanted to get some tactics on approaching a convoy, since this will be my first time. Here is the situation: Got a radio contact of a convoy within range, so saved the game and went looking. Unfortunately, I had to leave not much thereafter, so I left to computer to pack some things. When I came back, we were in visual range of the convoy and I (or rather my WO) started to identify ships. Some freighters, an ammunition ship and behind that the HMS Nelson. I apparently spent too much time on the surface then, because I got shelled by a destroyer coming right at me. So I quit the game, knowing that I can revert to the earlier save I made. The sea is flat, almost no wind and it's early morning. I'm using GWX 2.0 and have WO assistance off but use manual targeting. I want to ask what a real Kaleun would do in this situation. I've got two TII eels in my forward tubes, the rest is TI. I was thinking to fire two steams at the Ammo ship, which represents a big target. And IF I survive that, follow the convoy and attack them at night, hoping to get at least one more attack in before they reach the English coast. Any ideas/hints/tips for this situation?