Bring it!

[rie'smom]

This is the pirate catcher the Navy will use to take care of pirates in the Indian Ocean. Lucky for Captain Jack the British didn't have this when they were after the Black Pearl.

 

[Jennasis]

What exactly makes this ship any better/more equipped to catch a boat full of pirates than any other navy ship? I was expecting a big warship with a claw on the front to snatch the boats right outta the water...or maybe a cow catcher on the front like a train. hehehehe...

 

[maxiesmom]

So they intend to ram the pirate ships? Wow!

 

[rie'smom]

What exactly makes this ship any better/more equipped to catch a boat full of pirates than any other navy ship? I was expecting a big warship with a claw on the front to snatch the boats right outta the water...or maybe a cow catcher on the front like a train. hehehehe...

I guess the long pointed prow is good for ramming the pirates. Hopefully, just knowing these ships are patrolling.

 

[Shutterbug]

The 3 hull style of this ship lets it work more shallow waters than a traditional navy ship.

 

[rie'smom]

Shutterbug, thanks for posting thae picture. I hadn't seen that one.

 

[Shutterbug]

Shutterbug, thanks for posting thae picture. I hadn't seen that one.

more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Independence_%28LCS-2%29