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Old 10-10-21, 08:07 AM   #29
Bubblehead1980
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Originally Posted by Arlo View Post
Huh! Tama Maru!

When first identified from afar, my watch officer noted it as a 'Tama Maru.' Looking thoroughly through the ship recognition manual under merchants
9since 'marus' are typically merchants) I couldn't find it. Upon closer inspection through the scope, it was obvious that it was no merchant. A review of the manual under Japanese warships gave us a page. Interesting! (It killed us.)




Ah, yes, You fell victim to a "Q-Ship" also known as a decoy ship. A merchant converted to a ASW vessel with best sound gear/sonar available at the time, depth charge launchers, heavy deck guns and auto cannon/machine guns, as well as a highly competent crew. Tough for even most experienced Captain. They are more prevalent in early war, but they are tough no what matter period of war and even for the most experienced captains.

How did it kill your boat? I assume depth charge? Provide date/time/location please? Boat depth?
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