Can QM2 be used as a troop ship?

"Paul Krause" wrote in message
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I know that the QE 2 could be converted and was used as a troop ship,
but what about the QM2?

Paul

The whole concept of warfare has changed so significantly that I'm not sure
something like that even needs to be considered.

Today we're looking at things like:

Mid air refueling of stealth fighters and stealth bombers to get them to
areas of engagement.
Commercial and military jets to move troops quickly to where they're needed
(just like when the Boeing 707 ended the need for ocean liners).
Moving carrier fleets to get your fighter jets and cruise missiles to where
you might need them.
Fighter jets based near our US cities that can get in the air quickly to
defend against terrorist activities.

I'm just not sure that moving 5,000+ troops at 25+ knots by a single ship
does that much for you. Jets are just so much quicker.

Though I'm guessing most any company would offer up anything needed by the
government in case of real emergency.

--Tom

Tom & Linda wrote:

"Paul Krause" wrote in message
news
I know that the QE 2 could be converted and was used as a troop ship,
but what about the QM2?

Paul


The whole concept of warfare has changed so significantly that I'm not sure
something like that even needs to be considered.

Today we're looking at things like:

Mid air refueling of stealth fighters and stealth bombers to get them to
areas of engagement.
Commercial and military jets to move troops quickly to where they're needed
(just like when the Boeing 707 ended the need for ocean liners).
Moving carrier fleets to get your fighter jets and cruise missiles to where
you might need them.
Fighter jets based near our US cities that can get in the air quickly to
defend against terrorist activities.

I'm just not sure that moving 5,000+ troops at 25+ knots by a single ship
does that much for you. Jets are just so much quicker.

Though I'm guessing most any company would offer up anything needed by the
government in case of real emergency.

--Tom



Let me see you put 5000+ people on a jet.
Clay

"Badger" wrote in message
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Tom & Linda wrote:

"Paul Krause" wrote in message
news
I know that the QE 2 could be converted and was used as a troop ship,
but what about the QM2?

Paul


The whole concept of warfare has changed so significantly that I'm not
sure
something like that even needs to be considered.

Today we're looking at things like:

Mid air refueling of stealth fighters and stealth bombers to get them to
areas of engagement.
Commercial and military jets to move troops quickly to where they're
needed
(just like when the Boeing 707 ended the need for ocean liners).
Moving carrier fleets to get your fighter jets and cruise missiles to
where
you might need them.
Fighter jets based near our US cities that can get in the air quickly to
defend against terrorist activities.

I'm just not sure that moving 5,000+ troops at 25+ knots by a single
ship
does that much for you. Jets are just so much quicker.

Though I'm guessing most any company would offer up anything needed by
the
government in case of real emergency.

--Tom



Let me see you put 5000+ people on a jet.
Clay


She's one ship. The Air Force must have hundreds of planes.

Even if they only had 1 plane... they could make 20 trips during that week
the ship would require. They can even take tanks by plane now.

It's the day of Pentium notebook computers, stealth fighters and cruise
missiles... ships were valuable for transporting millions of troops back in
the days of slide rules.

--Tom

Tom & Linda wrote:
"Badger" wrote in message
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Tom & Linda wrote:


"Paul Krause" wrote in message
news

I know that the QE 2 could be converted and was used as a troop ship,
but what about the QM2?

Paul


The whole concept of warfare has changed so significantly that I'm not

sure

something like that even needs to be considered.

Today we're looking at things like:

Mid air refueling of stealth fighters and stealth bombers to get them to
areas of engagement.
Commercial and military jets to move troops quickly to where they're

needed

(just like when the Boeing 707 ended the need for ocean liners).
Moving carrier fleets to get your fighter jets and cruise missiles to

where

you might need them.
Fighter jets based near our US cities that can get in the air quickly to
defend against terrorist activities.

I'm just not sure that moving 5,000+ troops at 25+ knots by a single

ship

does that much for you. Jets are just so much quicker.

Though I'm guessing most any company would offer up anything needed by

the

government in case of real emergency.

--Tom




Let me see you put 5000+ people on a jet.
Clay



She's one ship. The Air Force must have hundreds of planes.

Even if they only had 1 plane... they could make 20 trips during that week
the ship would require. They can even take tanks by plane now.

It's the day of Pentium notebook computers, stealth fighters and cruise
missiles... ships were valuable for transporting millions of troops back in
the days of slide rules.

--Tom



Sure they could take twenty, but they still do currently move large
quantities of troops by ship. I assume this is the most economical method.

Clay

On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:22:17 GMT, "Tom & Linda"
wrote:

It's the day of Pentium notebook computers, stealth fighters and cruise
missiles... ships were valuable for transporting millions of troops back in
the days of slide rules.

Hi Tom,

Didn't the British Government use a passenger ship during the
Falkland's war?

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

Why do I vaguely remember the QE2 being painted grey during that time.

I just did a Google search and saw where she transported 3,000 troops
in 1982 to the South Atlantic

Joyce

Ray Goldenberg wrote:

Hi Tom,

Didn't the British Government use a passenger ship during the
Falkland's war?

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

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yes two even the old canberra and QE2 were used during falklands war

jaap


"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:22:17 GMT, "Tom & Linda"
wrote:

It's the day of Pentium notebook computers, stealth fighters and cruise
missiles... ships were valuable for transporting millions of troops back
in
the days of slide rules.

Hi Tom,

Didn't the British Government use a passenger ship during the
Falkland's war?

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 22:47:06 -0400, "Ray L. Nutz"
wrote:

yes two even the old canberra and QE2 were used during falklands war

Hi Jaap,

This is what I recalled. I am glad my memory is still somewhat
intact. ;=)

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

Didn't the British Government use a passenger ship during the Falkland's
war?

Yes, of course they did. It was the QE2... and it was verrrry widely
reported at the time. I recently got around to reading a history of the QE2
I bought while aboard a few years ago... the ship's Falkland service was
well covered in the book.

Mila

Mila

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
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On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:22:17 GMT, "Tom & Linda"
wrote:

It's the day of Pentium notebook computers, stealth fighters and cruise
missiles... ships were valuable for transporting millions of troops back
in
the days of slide rules.

Hi Tom,

Didn't the British Government use a passenger ship during the
Falkland's war?

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

From: Badger , challenged:

Let me see you put 5000+ people on a jet.
Clay

Clay,

Have you flown in coach recently? vbg
Ray

Wishing light winds and smooth seas to all