Got it
O.K Arris, I figured it out. I am not sure what the problem was. When you contact a 'shell pile' one shell is added to your magazine. I guess I was expecting a full reload. BTW I was able to work my way through the bridge and radio room, then cross the main deck w/o setting off any alarms until I ran the cargo lift. I utilized the throwing knife to dipatch various watch men. Very effective.