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Old 12-04-08, 06:11 PM   #4
johnm
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Originally Posted by breadcatcher101
As for the convoy system first being used in the 1600's, could be, I don't think U boats were much of a threat at that time however.
I wouldn't bet on it, several people were working on submarines 17th & 18th centuries.

Anyway, convoys were certainly used all through the napoleonic wars.
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