Taking the next step

[Flopper]

Originally Posted by Snestorm

Zig zagging targets:
According to The Uboat Commanders Handbook, once you loose the element of surprise, you've lost your oppertunity.
Option 1 is to let them go permanently.
Option 2 is to let them get a few hours away, then pick up the chase on there original base course.

This is great to know. It makes sense in hindsight, and I can't describe how frustrated I've been when the only thing the target keeps showing my his stern on route to the opposite side in rough seas. I've ran out of torps trying to pull off an up the a$$ shot.