[crz]

I was not reflecting on shipping. I meant to reflect on fighting ships. Before one sets to shipping supplies, one must make the area safer for shipping. That is where fighting ships come into play.

That was learned the hard way back in the day.

[Sacajaweau]

My bro had to go through the Mediterranean during the Gulf War. My dad said....Don't worry...we have the best Air Force in the world protecting you.

Then his ship sat off the Coast of XXXX for 30 days with tons of missiles on board waiting for a call.

My dad was a Sparky in WWII. 4 tours shipping supplies to England and France.