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02-07-21, 08:50 AM | #18 |
Seaman
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Perhaps I didn't write my question specific enough
Why didn't Kriegsmarine U-boats submerge at night for the purpose of listening for merchant shipping on the hydrophone. Surely you can hydro-hear a darkened ship/convoy further at night than you can see it? Yes, once a hydro contact is made and rough position/course established, U-boat would surface and race at full speed intercept course for the hydro contact. Approach and attack surfaced of course (before escort radar). Only spotting at 5-25 km range pre-approach until visual contact with the aid of hydrophone. |
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