Seafloor's ASDIC protection

Der Teddy Bar · 02-23-08, 06:02 AM

There is the slight issue of oil slicks.

I have read quit a few instances where a u-boat was detected by aircraft because of a trailing oil slick. Most of these instances where of a moving u-boat in deep water well into the Atlantic ocean.

It is my understanding that the sea bed was a good hiding place when the enemy was not aware of your presence but not so affective when you were being hunted.

02-23-08, 06:02 AM	#1
Der Teddy Bar Blade Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,388 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There is the slight issue of oil slicks. I have read quit a few instances where a u-boat was detected by aircraft because of a trailing oil slick. Most of these instances where of a moving u-boat in deep water well into the Atlantic ocean. It is my understanding that the sea bed was a good hiding place when the enemy was not aware of your presence but not so affective when you were being hunted.