Re: A question about Q-Ships
Q-ships or Q-boats were disguised merchant vessels that carried cannons, depth charges and anti-submarine equipment.
They were used as a bait to attract and then sink German U-boats during World War I primarily by Britain and, later, during World War II predominantly by the United States.
In the United Kingdom the vessels chosen for this service were code-named Q-ships by the Admiralty, but they were also known as Decoy Vessels, Special Service Ships or Mystery Ships.
The Germans had similar ships called merchant raiders.
Taken from Wiki, which, in this case, is actually correct.
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