What is a blockade runner?
Q: What is a blockade runner?
A: A blockade runner is a lighter-weight ship used for slipping past a naval blockade of a port or strait.
Q: How is a blockade runner different from ships used to challenge the blocking ships to break the blockade?
A: A blockade runner is not used to challenge the blocking ships to break the blockade.
Q: What is the purpose of blockade running?
A: Blockade running is usually done in order to bring food or arms to a blockaded city.
Q: What other items can blockade runners carry?
A: In other cases, blockade runners would carry mail in an attempt to communicate with the outside world. Carrying trade goods from blockaded ports is another function.
Q: Why are blockade runners usually lighter-weight ships?
A: Blockade runners are usually lighter-weight ships because they are designed to slip past naval blockades.
Q: How does a blockade runner slip past a naval blockade?
A: A blockade runner can slip past a naval blockade by using its speed and maneuverability to avoid detection and dodge any naval vessels attempting to intercept it.
Q: What are some risks associated with blockade running?
A: Some risks associated with blockade running include the possibility of being caught by naval blockaders, confiscated or sunk, and the risk of travelling through dangerous waters.
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