[MarkL]

I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again...

A shipping company could probably make a huge amount of money if, in addition to the freight they’re hauling, were to have a number of luxury berths, and 8 or so pintle mounted M-2 .50cal machineguns. Then the ship goes through pirate infested waters, and the “pirate tourists” get to man the guns and open fire on any pirate ships that approach. Of course, just like when you hire a guide for a hunt, there would be a number of professionals on board, with additional and heavier weapons, just in case.

I’ll bet they’d clean up, and it might just help with the piracy problem.

Mark

[Army Air Corps]

Sotra like The Love Boat meets The Dogs of War?

[Army Air Corps]

I like the way that you think. I also like the suggestion of reviving the Q-Ship. Hidden 20mm and 40mm cannons would make quick work of the rickety pirate ships.

[SauronOfMordor]

I have a feeling that one of the problems with putting arms on board of commercial ships is the reception you would get once you arrive in harbor. Most countries do not like the idea of privately-owned heavy weapons.

If you, as the captain of a private commercial ship, showed up in a European harbor and the customs inspectors saw .50 cal BMGs on your ship, you would probably go to prison, and they would probably not be that free in issuing licenses to come into their waters with such