Any way to deal with the Hedgehog?

[Cohaagen]

Originally Posted by Freiwillige

The first successful use was by HMS Loch Killin on 31 July 1944, when she sank U333. The system was credited with 17 submarines in 50 attacks.

That less than 1/3rd kill ratio. Good odds for the Kaleuns

The statistics are a bit confused because they often combine kills for single and double Squid installations - the double fit (as it was always intended) was much more deadly. The converging pressure wave concept, designed to crush the U-boat's hull, is shown below:



That actually shows Limbo I think, but the principle and depth bombs used were exactly the same. And even 1/3rd odds doesn't sound good to me!

Didn't one of the early escorts accidentally launch a Squid round into her foc'sle by mistake? Something to do with mixing up practise and live charges?

[harzfeld]

Originally Posted by BasilY

Having lost 3 consecutive careers to hedgehogs, (GWX2.1) I am seeking ways to avoid the same fate again. All ideas welcomed.

Homing torpedoes is your friend. Try use em on approaching destroyers before you go deep.

[Otto Heinzmeir]

Originally Posted by Lzs von swe

This is from uboat.net.
The first Hedgehog installation was put onboard the frigate (DE) HMS Bayntun on March 12, 1943.

Your SO calls out "wasserbomben" when DC´s are in the water, but not always. If Jim says there is no such call for Hedgehogs I take his word for it
Stay in the control room or your SO station and listen for the destroyer to accelerate and then the splashes. Order higher speed, depht cange and change course. To port or starboard? Your call, Kaleun.

Ah many thanks.

[Oneshot/Onekill]

Well i did say my naval knowledge was limited. At least i got the year right, one outta two ain too bad.