"cavelamb" wrote in message
m...

Following several centuries of tradition,
they could carry Marines...


Come to think of it, that's not a bad idea - especially for
US flagged cruse ships.

Think of the stories passengers could tell when they get home!


Richard


Now that is a dandy idea. What would it take -- a platoon for each ship?
Like as not it would be considered a pretty cushy gig.