Hi I totally agree with you, you are blown out of the water and you haven't even seen the ship that fired the torpedoes, or the hail of round that coming in, some ships just don't stand a chance.
I know this is a game, but if it is to be realistic, then ships that just disappear for the whole game and only reappear at the end well that's no fair, how can you fight a ship you can't see if this were real battle, ships don't disappear and reappear a mile away from where you last saw it.
If ships are to disappear then it should only be for 5 seconds and then not able to disappear again for 30 seconds so at least you have time to fire back at them.
I like this game but I think that some people that play have manipulated it to their advantage on a must win at all costs basis and it is not how to play this game
regards Pete