Question about Deck Gun effectivness

Blue · 12-11-07, 05:53 PM

Hi All,

I engaged a 100T fishing boat. It took more than two dozens hits to sink it using "HE" rounds from about 700m. I have a couple of questions.

Does the boat take accumalitve hit damage, or Is there a "soft spot" that needs to be hit in order to sink it? Could it take 24+ rounds to actually sink that wooden tub?

Thanks,

Tom

bookworm_020 · 12-11-07, 09:29 PM

Aim for the water line, that will reduce the number of shots needed. I've only ever had to use 4 or 5 rounds maximum to sink a fishing boat when using the deck gun. Most of the time I man the AA gun, switch to AP rounds and have myself a good time!

Sailor Steve · 12-12-07, 11:34 AM

I opened this thread ready to make a crack about "how many ships were sunk with deck guns!?".

Boy, did I get a surprise! A 100-ton fishing vessel? In real life shouldn't take more than a few rounds, even when not aiming for the waterline. I'd follow bookworm's advice - it works for him.

SteamWake · 12-12-07, 12:50 PM

OP dident mention wether or not any mods were applied.

Also were all 24 rounds a 'hit' or were they just smacking the rigging and doing little damage ?

AP rounds at the waterline are quite effective.

rrmelend · 12-13-07, 05:13 PM

Like bookworm said, aim for the water line and it should only take a few shots. I think my average for fishing boats is about 3 or 4. These are basically the only boats I use the deck gun on. Every now and then I'll surface to finish off a target but there are usually escorts around so I never get the chance.

CV43 · 12-14-07, 09:45 AM

I find a lot of merchants that are usually alone that I will take out with my deck gun rather than waste torpedoes. For fishing boats, it usually only takes 3-to-4 shots to finish them off.

12-11-07, 05:53 PM	#1
Blue Watch Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 15 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Question about Deck Gun effectivness Hi All, I engaged a 100T fishing boat. It took more than two dozens hits to sink it using "HE" rounds from about 700m. I have a couple of questions. Does the boat take accumalitve hit damage, or Is there a "soft spot" that needs to be hit in order to sink it? Could it take 24+ rounds to actually sink that wooden tub? Thanks, Tom

12-11-07, 09:29 PM	#2
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Aim for the water line, that will reduce the number of shots needed. I've only ever had to use 4 or 5 rounds maximum to sink a fishing boat when using the deck gun. Most of the time I man the AA gun, switch to AP rounds and have myself a good time! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

12-12-07, 11:34 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I opened this thread ready to make a crack about "how many ships were sunk with deck guns!?". Boy, did I get a surprise! A 100-ton fishing vessel? In real life shouldn't take more than a few rounds, even when not aiming for the waterline. I'd follow bookworm's advice - it works for him. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-14-07, 09:45 AM	#6
CV43 Watch Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 22 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I find a lot of merchants that are usually alone that I will take out with my deck gun rather than waste torpedoes. For fishing boats, it usually only takes 3-to-4 shots to finish them off. __________________ "If it wasn't for us Surface Scum, you bubble heads would not have a target"

12-12-07, 12:50 PM	#4
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	OP dident mention wether or not any mods were applied. Also were all 24 rounds a 'hit' or were they just smacking the rigging and doing little damage ? AP rounds at the waterline are quite effective.

12-13-07, 05:13 PM	#5
rrmelend Medic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 162 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Like bookworm said, aim for the water line and it should only take a few shots. I think my average for fishing boats is about 3 or 4. These are basically the only boats I use the deck gun on. Every now and then I'll surface to finish off a target but there are usually escorts around so I never get the chance.