Thanx for the input guys, I will modify mine similarly.
However, I wanted to expand this discussion to a bit of theory. It would seem that the primary spotting tool for the convoy would be the escorts.
In order to maximize the spotting, it would seem that the merchants would have trained spotters as well. It would also assume that these spotters would most likely be on the outer ships. Most likely they would be looking to the front and sides of the convoy.
Not necessarily the rear. I suspect that this cannot be simulated.
I have found two articles about the same subject that are very similar
here and
here.
I found both articles to be rather interesting, and they both come to the same conclusion: u-boats were attacking from within the convoy.
However, the Time article states that they also came to the conclusion that the u-boats were slipping into the convoys from the rear. This is the first I have seen or heard of this. I have gotten the impression that u-boats would slip through the screen up front and let the convoy overtake them.
Are you all able to move into the convoy from the rear? I have to admit that I am suspicious of this method. It would seem to me that an object moving forward in your formation is far more suspicious and easier to spot than one that is drifting to the rear. Has anyone seen this tactic mentioned before?
The book is fairly recent, published in 2019. I am thinking of reading it as it seems that it may have some insights into this very subject.
Edit: I just bought the book. It happens to be on a deal on Kindle at Amazon for only $3!
