Agree BT. Good to see it done and a job well done.
US Marines Retake German Ship from Pirates
- Thread starter evangilder
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Unfortunately, a lot of shipping companies are pacifists when it comes to pirate attacks. They refuse to arm and train their crews.
No, I am not talking about a traditional 18th Century 'Defense Against Pirate Attack' with the crew and pirates sword fighting on the deck of their ship with cutlasses.
While a merchant ship at sea, radar and infrared systems could detect the approach of any pirate vessels to the merchant ship. Then remotely operated Quad Fifty gun turrets could pop out of the deck and IF the pirates didn't leave the area after being warned-a short burst would take care of the problem.
I also like the idea of a few "Q Ships" based on the old World War I II models where war ships disguised as merchant ships swiftly blow away the pirates that approach the Q Ships.
No, I am not talking about a traditional 18th Century 'Defense Against Pirate Attack' with the crew and pirates sword fighting on the deck of their ship with cutlasses.
While a merchant ship at sea, radar and infrared systems could detect the approach of any pirate vessels to the merchant ship. Then remotely operated Quad Fifty gun turrets could pop out of the deck and IF the pirates didn't leave the area after being warned-a short burst would take care of the problem.
I also like the idea of a few "Q Ships" based on the old World War I II models where war ships disguised as merchant ships swiftly blow away the pirates that approach the Q Ships.
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
I agree with the Q-Ships Southron.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
I still say a few subs roaming the waters would be the perfect solution...the sub spots a longboat packed with skinnies, ladders along with various small arms and it's *whoosh* to Davey Jone's locker for the douchebags...swift, silent and no fan-fare.
Eventually the asshats would realize thier comrades are heading out to sea and disappearing without a trace and piracy wouldn't look so good after all...
Eventually the asshats would realize thier comrades are heading out to sea and disappearing without a trace and piracy wouldn't look so good after all...
Actually if i am correct, Shipping companies are not allowed to arm their ships as per international maritime laws. I could be wrong though...
Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
I think you're correct Adler.
Shortround6
Lieutenant General
They may be able to arm the ships but a lot of countries would refuse entry into ports/harbors by armed ships. Sure cuts down on trading partners 
