Test: The "Gnat"

Naval intelligence reports that the Germans are using acoustic torpedoes code named the "Gnat". An acoustic homing device steers the torpedo towards the loudest consistent sound in that direction. Warships produce a lot of underwater noise because of their powerful engines. This makes them a prime target for these torpedoes. Your ship's lookout suddenly sees a torpedo wake in the water headed for your ship.



What's the best tactic for your captain to follow?

A. Try to outrun it. Go to full speed and try a series of violent turns to confuse its acoustic homing system

B. Stop dead in the water. Hope it passes in front of you.

C. Open up with all your guns and hope to blow it out of the water.

D. Make a "crash" turn and deploy some type of noise maker to throw off its acoustic guidance system.

E. Head straight towards the torpedo and make a last second "crash" turn