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jenrick · 07-18-17, 10:46 PM

I don't recall where I read it, but in reference to the WW2 liberty ship convoys. It was apparently quite difficult to keep the merchants in some semblance of formation, and that adding in zig-zag's to that created even more issues. I'll see if I can find the book and quote. I would think the small convoys present in CW wouldn't be quiet as bad, but again holding formation and maneuvering is something civilian mariners don't practice. I'd imagine you'd try to keep it to a minimal or regular and easy to follow pattern to avoid having things too messed up.

-Jenrick

07-18-17, 10:46 PM	#14
jenrick Bosun Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 64 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	I don't recall where I read it, but in reference to the WW2 liberty ship convoys. It was apparently quite difficult to keep the merchants in some semblance of formation, and that adding in zig-zag's to that created even more issues. I'll see if I can find the book and quote. I would think the small convoys present in CW wouldn't be quiet as bad, but again holding formation and maneuvering is something civilian mariners don't practice. I'd imagine you'd try to keep it to a minimal or regular and easy to follow pattern to avoid having things too messed up. -Jenrick