It is painted white with red crosses to conform to the Geneva Conventioncriteria for a civilian hospital ship; firing upon it is potentially a war crime under international law
As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the U.S. Navy operates two primary hospital ships: the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy. These ships are equipped to provide medical care in humanitarian missions and disaster relief efforts. Other countries also have naval hospital ships, but the number and types vary by nation.
During World War II, the United States operated a total of 18 hospital ships. These ships were used to provide medical care to wounded soldiers and sailors, transporting them from the front lines to more secure medical facilities. The hospital ships were equipped with surgical units, medical supplies, and personnel trained to handle various medical emergencies. Notably, the most famous of these ships included the USS Comfort and USS Hope.
Blue or black
Commodore Perry's Black Ships used force to achieve goals.
Yellow - natural off white canvas treated with clear dope to weather proof the fabric. Some were painted with camouflage patterns and some had the undersides painted black for night bombing missions. After WWI, most airships were 'painted' with a clear dope giving a silver gray appearance.
A lighthouse may be painted black and white to help it stand out more, so it can be seen during the daytime by ships at sea.
The Great White Fleet, when a battle fleet painted their ships white and sailed around the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_White_Fleet
The nouns are oceans and ships.
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yes objects painted black dry faster than those painted white because the black absorbs more heat than the white
I saw it recently. It has a sun on the bow with rays going down the side.
Kasimir Malevich
The Norwegian Sun has a brightly painted mural on its side just like the other ships in the fleet. Perhaps you have stumbled across an outdated photo.
Hospital ships and standard transports (Victory and Liberty ships).
james hoban
Painted it white
As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the U.S. Navy operates two primary hospital ships: the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy. These ships are equipped to provide medical care in humanitarian missions and disaster relief efforts. Other countries also have naval hospital ships, but the number and types vary by nation.