Prime merchant spots?

[subskipper53]

Originally Posted by overandout

While on vac in Aruba, saw a WWII merchant wreck that's a dive/scuba spot. Thought about creating my own tourist attractions in the Pacific! Can anyone advise on prime spots for merchants? I follow the merchant shipping lane maps, but only get limited results. I've been to Fermosa and around the Solomon Islands in early 1942, but did better near Manila.

TIA!

Lee

Have you tried Area 7 and the Bungo Straits? My hotspot is just east of the "n" in "Bungo". With a little patience, many tankers await you!

:Edit: The above was with TMO 1.9 in late '42 and early-mid '43.

:Edit2: That's west, not east! Why do i always do that!?