Heyo Captains,
This is definitely not intentional. @Truxtun_35 would you please provide a replay file which showcases what you are experiencing so we can investigate what is going on. There could be a range of situations causing this that are intended gameplay mechanics but we would not be able to tell this without seeing the situation it occurred.
Replays are automatically enabled, to access them go to the directory in which your game is installed and to the reply file, for example mine is located: C:\Games\World_of_Warships_NA\replays
Find the associated replay where you experienced this, and then attach it to your reply (drag and drop should work).
From there we can investigate whats going on and offer a resolution.
Fem,