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What were merchant war ships called?
I presume you mean armed ships disguised to look harmless. Such ships used by the British in World War I were known as Q ships. Those used by the German Navy in World War II were known as "Auxiliary cruisers" -- I think the German word is "Hilfskreuzer".
What were most boats used for during the civil war?
The Union had more ships than the Confederacy. The greatest amount of these were used on blockade duty.
What was the turtle used for in the American revolution?
the turtle was used for bombing the blockade that the British had formed in front of one of the ports.
What letters are used on British ships?
HMS. They stand for His/Her Majesty's Ships. Depending on if the ruler is a King or Queen its His or Her.
What was the weapon developed by Germany to try to break the British naval blockade of Germany was what?
The Germans used a AT-4
What ships were used by the Germans for the British blockade in World War 1?
U-Boats
What is a blockade to capture a castle?
A blockade is used to stop ships. A castle is under siege.
What did Germans use to get around Britain's naval blockade?
The Germans used U-Boats to sink the merchant ships that were carrying supplies to Britain. German U-Boats were also used to target and sink naval vessels. On the day that Britain declared war on Germany, German U-boats sunk the British merchant ship the Athenia as it sailed from Liverpool to Montreal.
Line of ships used to stop trade with the south?
Naval blockade
What were the ships used for during civil war?
The ships were used as a blockade, so the confederate could not leave and retreat from the southern states.
What were merchant war ships called?
I presume you mean armed ships disguised to look harmless. Such ships used by the British in World War I were known as Q ships. Those used by the German Navy in World War II were known as "Auxiliary cruisers" -- I think the German word is "Hilfskreuzer".
What ships were used during the Blockade Running era?
During the Blockade Running era, primarily in the context of the American Civil War, ships used for this purpose included fast, steam-powered vessels and sailing ships known for their speed and agility. Notable examples include the British-built blockade runners like the CSS Alabama and the CSS Florida, which were designed to evade Union naval forces. These ships often had shallow drafts to navigate coastal waters and were equipped to carry cargo such as arms, supplies, and luxury goods. The goal was to slip past Union blockades to supply the Confederacy effectively.
What convoys were used to?
In World War 1, the use of naval convoys by the British was reinstated. They used convoys to protect cargo ships from German U-Boats.
How did ships help the civil war?
The Union used ships to enforce a blockade on the ports of the south, so that they could not import war goods or export cash crops like cotton and tobacco. The Union also used ships to transport troops and as gunboats to bombard enemy cities and forts. Ships were very important to bring supplies to armies far from home. The most famous ships of the south were the blockade runners, small fast ships meant to take a few tons of cargo and sneak past the Union blockade.
What was the blockade vessel used in World War 2?
German U-boats.
What types of ships were used in the American Civil War?
Monitor and Merrimack (vessel ships). Only fought once. Made of iron at the front. Ironclad ships were a new invention. These ships were covered with iron plates that would deflect shells. Tin-clad ships were river boats that were lightly protected by iron. "Blockade Runners" were a name applied to a varitey of fast ocean ships that were used to get through the Union blockade.
How did the south attempt to avoid the naval blockade?
The South used small, fast ships called blockade runners to outrun the longer Union warships and reach trading ports.
