Saved by shallow water

MarkCt · 04-30-12, 11:05 AM

Patrolling in the Formossa Straight, I came upon a TF of a BB, a couple cruisers and about 5 destroyers. After getting a hit on the BB and sinking two destroyers with "cuties" I got hit with a string of DC's. One compartment was flooded and one was partial. I had 58% hull damage with bulkhead damage, fuel leak and injured crew. With the flooding I started to slowly sink. Depth was just under 300 so I decided to just sit on the bottom and go quiet to make repairs. It took awhile but the destroyers finally gave up and all repairs were made which allowed me to return to base with 4 KIA's.

So it just goes to show that sometimes shallow water can be your best friend.

04-30-12, 11:05 AM	#1
MarkCt Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 133 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Saved by shallow water Patrolling in the Formossa Straight, I came upon a TF of a BB, a couple cruisers and about 5 destroyers. After getting a hit on the BB and sinking two destroyers with "cuties" I got hit with a string of DC's. One compartment was flooded and one was partial. I had 58% hull damage with bulkhead damage, fuel leak and injured crew. With the flooding I started to slowly sink. Depth was just under 300 so I decided to just sit on the bottom and go quiet to make repairs. It took awhile but the destroyers finally gave up and all repairs were made which allowed me to return to base with 4 KIA's. So it just goes to show that sometimes shallow water can be your best friend.