3" Gun on S-Boat
Driving the S-18 in January 1942, ran across unescorted convoy of two large passenger carriers (9500 tons each) and one European Ocean Liner (18500 tons) north of Luzon.
Had no torpedoes. Decided to use deck gun. Allowed crew to man and fire gun. Sank all three and had 70 rounds of HE left. Odd, that. Surface raider!
Complaining, not bragging.
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