Q Ships

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Originally Posted by Mohoender

Not false but, on naval matters, the allies have not been guilty of piracy.

the allies operated q ships -in fact a British term if I recall correctly - some with French crews Mohohender!

disguised guns aboard merchant ,and dubious flag/symbols to confuse the observer ships etc that were used to try and lure enemy u boats and warships to approach and then open fire on them .

Also , the raid on the German prisonship Altmark in Norwegian waters ( neutral at the time ) has legal implications and could be deemed piratical.

It is my understanding that the rules state that the colours flown should clearly identify nationality and that unmarked warships/disguised warships posing as civillian craft are in fact in breach with conventions - unless they signal intent.