One thing I think i have noticed....

[RoaldLarsen]

Originally Posted by ddiplock

But it seems to me, the small ships of little value in tonnage and renown, the game has them running at med-to slow speed making interception on the surface or sometimes submerged for a Uboat quite possible.

Large heavvy ships, like this tanker or form of large warship, the game has tehm running pretty much full speed, making interception frustratingly difficult if not impossible.

Anyone else agree with me on this??

I agree that the game does this.

This is an accurate depiction of what happened. BBs and large tankers travelling alone didn't hang about at low speeds. Many smaller freighters were incapable of speeds above 6-9 knots.