Damaged ships in convoys.

Telemon · 04-20-12, 04:12 AM

Greetings,

I'm attacking a convoy just West of Gibraltar. It is led by a Black Swan frigate which is burning there are also several ships in the convoy burning as well.

My question is if I sink any of these damaged ships will I get the credit?

I opted to sink a couple of undamaged Empire class transports instead. I am now back on the surface after avoiding the subsequent counterattack by the escorts and am persuing the convoy for a second go.

Jimbuna · 04-20-12, 05:19 AM

A vessel will sink/be destoyed when the last of the damage points are exhausted so providing you strike that final blow then yes you should get the credit/renown.

RConch · 04-20-12, 06:22 AM

Scout around the rear of some convoys and you will be able to pick off stragglers. Usually tramps, but I did get one wounded tanker.

sharkbit · 04-20-12, 12:49 PM

I've seen a burning ship in a convoy once. It served as a nice beacon while I was shadowing the convoy at night and working my way around to firing position.

I ended up sinking though. I missed a target in the adjacent column and hit the burning tramp steamer instead.

I got credit for it though.

Gargamel · 04-20-12, 09:37 PM

Smaller escorts are susceptible to weather damage too.

04-20-12, 04:12 AM	#1
Telemon Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 103 Downloads: 288 Uploads: 0	Damaged ships in convoys. Greetings, I'm attacking a convoy just West of Gibraltar. It is led by a Black Swan frigate which is burning there are also several ships in the convoy burning as well. My question is if I sink any of these damaged ships will I get the credit? I opted to sink a couple of undamaged Empire class transports instead. I am now back on the surface after avoiding the subsequent counterattack by the escorts and am persuing the convoy for a second go.

04-20-12, 05:19 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A vessel will sink/be destoyed when the last of the damage points are exhausted so providing you strike that final blow then yes you should get the credit/renown. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-20-12, 06:22 AM	#3
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	Scout around the rear of some convoys and you will be able to pick off stragglers. Usually tramps, but I did get one wounded tanker. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

04-20-12, 12:49 PM	#4
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I've seen a burning ship in a convoy once. It served as a nice beacon while I was shadowing the convoy at night and working my way around to firing position. I ended up sinking though. I missed a target in the adjacent column and hit the burning tramp steamer instead. I got credit for it though. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

04-20-12, 09:37 PM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Smaller escorts are susceptible to weather damage too. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.