Merchants flying a false flag?

ETR3(SS) · 11-14-19, 06:59 PM

I think the declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare negates any benefits gained from flying a flag of convenience. Something to consider as well is the difference in maritime laws from the 1910's, 30's, and 40's compared to today. I get the feeling that flying a flag of convenience is more commonplace today than it was then during the World Wars. Regardless of what flag was flown then the sinking of neutral vessels still took place, particularly within declared zones.

11-14-19, 06:59 PM	#3
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	I think the declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare negates any benefits gained from flying a flag of convenience. Something to consider as well is the difference in maritime laws from the 1910's, 30's, and 40's compared to today. I get the feeling that flying a flag of convenience is more commonplace today than it was then during the World Wars. Regardless of what flag was flown then the sinking of neutral vessels still took place, particularly within declared zones. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.