Convoy Attack Technique

[maillemaker]

I have used enemy ships as cover many times but I'm pretty sure the escorts always knew I was there. They just keep their distance to avoid hitting the merchant. This works really well with a Type XXI when you can slalom around and under ships of the convoy as you pick and choose targets. At 15+ knots the escorts can't keep up with you in the pack.

In fact, I have parked in shallow water next to a sunk-and-bottomed ship before and let the destroyer circle me - they won't drive in for fear of hitting the wreck. I then shoot at them as they cross my bow or stern tubes. Sometimes it even worked.

Steve

[Paulebaer1979]

Originally Posted by maillemaker

In fact, I have parked in shallow water next to a sunk-and-bottomed ship before and let the destroyer circle me - they won't drive in for fear of hitting the wreck. I then shoot at them as they cross my bow or stern tubes. Sometimes it even worked.

Nice idea. But i always hunt in deep waters - so i´m not able to try this.

[banryu79]

Originally Posted by maillemaker

In fact, I have parked in shallow water next to a sunk-and-bottomed ship before and let the destroyer circle me - they won't drive in for fear of hitting the wreck. I then shoot at them as they cross my bow or stern tubes. Sometimes it even worked.

I'm no expert but shouldn't the destroyer try to take you out by gun fire, if he knows were you are and you are shallow? (in RL, I mean)