Two questions regarding depth

[Scottvdken]

first, is there a way to see numerical values on the map showing approximate depths in certain areas? I keep accidentally wandering into the shallow (<80m) waters near the channel. Or is there a chart showing exactly which colors mean what on the map?

Second, in WoS if I'm being hunted, can I be detected by pinging for depth under keel?

[vdr1981]

Originally Posted by Scottvdken

first, is there a way to see numerical values on the map showing approximate depths in certain areas? I keep accidentally wandering into the shallow (<80m) waters near the channel. Or is there a chart showing exactly which colors mean what on the map?

No..That wouldn't be very realistic at all IMO and , somebody correct me if I'm wrong, I don't thikn that sea bottom was mapped that well back in 40's. It's not even today...

Second, in WoS if I'm being hunted, can I be detected by pinging for depth under keel?

I don't think this is simulated in any of SH games , but don't hold me on that...

[Rosco74]

If you talk about realism, then the icon showing your boat near bottom of the sea is not realist at all, better have nothing at all...
I usually go slowly deeper and deeper to reach almost the ground in order to hide ....

[vdr1981]

Originally Posted by Rosco74

If you talk about realism, then the icon showing your boat near bottom of the sea is not realist at all, better have nothing at all...
I usually go slowly deeper and deeper to reach almost the ground in order to hide ....

Agreed about the icon, but even if I remove it, there will be still unrealistic TC drop when nearing the bottom. It's how the game works...

[Rosco74]

Didn't think about it, I usually don't TC when I am under the sea. Good point.
Anyway if you want to be realistic, use your little sonar to ping under the keel, you will get an estimate but you will tell everyone out there you're around :-)

I would prefer the icon to be removed actually. On top of that you have the different blue colors on your map that tells you if the sea is deep or not. That's not a big help cause there is maybe 3 different blue only, light blue are usually deeper than dark blue if I remember.

[Scottvdken]

Originally Posted by Rosco74

Didn't think about it, I usually don't TC when I am under the sea. Good point.
Anyway if you want to be realistic, use your little sonar to ping under the keel, you will get an estimate but you will tell everyone out there you're around :-)

I would prefer the icon to be removed actually. On top of that you have the different blue colors on your map that tells you if the sea is deep or not. That's not a big help cause there is maybe 3 different blue only, light blue are usually deeper than dark blue if I remember.

Right, I do ping. My questions were related in that, if escorts are able to hear me pinging it would be helpful to have a very general idea of what the average depth is in the area. If the escorts can't hear me pinging, then it's a moot point

These are from 1943. They definitely had an area like the English Channel mapped: https://www.loc.gov/resource/g370932...03/?st=gallery