5 GWX Q's

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

I'd like to clarify a relevant matter here a little more.

Just because a ship is darkened/running with no lights on... does NOT automatically mean it is an enemy. In wartime, all combatants would run in blackout configuration.

If a ship IS running with lights on... It is safe to assume it is neutral. You should not sink these ships.

Hi!

If I may amplify what the Kpt. said,

• If it running with lights on it is definitely a neutral ship
• If it is running with lights off it may be a neutral ship.

The only way to know if an unlit ship is neutral is to get close enough to identify the flag. That is why I try to get within a kilometer or so when preparing to torpedo a merchant ship at night, and get a really good look at the flag before letting that eel go.

Pablo