The nation of.....Sealand

Torpedo's would make short work of that structure. I say let's do it!

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by DanAbnormal

Torpedo's would make short work of that structure. I say let's do it!

No they wouldn't otherwise they wouldn't have invented the bouncing bombs to destroy the German dams in the last war, they would have used torpedos

Originally Posted by maviczap

No they wouldn't otherwise they wouldn't have invented the bouncing bombs to destroy the German dams in the last war, they would have used torpedos

Fine. Get the Navy to nuke it then, theyve got these big expensive submarines that have never shot at anything yet, target practice for a Trident.

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by maviczap

No they wouldn't otherwise they wouldn't have invented the bouncing bombs to destroy the German dams in the last war, they would have used torpedos

The dams were protected by torpedo nets, that's why the bombs had to bounce.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by keith_d

The dams were protected by torpedo nets, that's why the bombs had to bounce.

But also the needed the bombs to sink near the bottom of the wall and then explode, too create the shock wave which destroyed the wall, not the explosion. Which is why torpedos wouldn't work on these beauties

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by DanAbnormal

Torpedo's would make short work of that structure. I say let's do it!

Hmm. Modern torpedoes are designed to detonate underneath a ship and break it's back so that it sinks as fast as possible. Not too useful against a pair of concrete pillars which are already resting on the sea bed.

Best bet is a bunch of divers and an effing big demolition charge.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by ravingdavis

Fine. Get the Navy to nuke it then, theyve got these big expensive submarines that have never shot at anything yet, target practice for a Trident.

As I live nearby I can't agree to this

I can't see what the fuss is about, it's a harmless state that doesn't bother anyone, unless they get too close. Just leave em be

Sending a Trident missle is a bit extreme for half a dozen people who don't have access to a nuclear arsenal

[Swin]

I wouldn't call one of these "dinky"...

http://wapedia.mobi/en/Spearfish_torpedo

Years ago i used to go with a girl that worked on a fish stall at Old Felixstowe & the guy that owns Sealand used to visit there every so often,l i remember her telling me he had his own currency & stamps etc.

I believe he tried to start selling duty free tobacco & spirits there a few years ago, that was soon stamped on though.

Wow, sea-pikeys.