Second boat sunk by Orcas

[sailaboutvic]

I think we are under the assumption it's one pod ,
As there been attacks several hundred miles apart ,
We have to accept it's now more then one pod.

 

[Bernd1972]

Perhaps it would scare them off to empty one of these compact fire extinguisher sized pepper spray cans into the water around them?

 

[doug748]

Seems these firecrackers work ok in water:

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[Buck Turgidson]

Should have culled the offenders years ago.

 

[LittleSister]

Should have culled the offenders years ago.

That certainly seems to be the orcas' attitude!

 

[RupertW]

This is so boring and predictable that the obvious solution put forward by a few of us 3 years or more ago is still not being demanded by sailors. Sailors are simply too sentimental to go on the oceans now and those getting sunk frankly deserve it to save the nice smiley fishes.

A simple cull of the pod would have instantly solved the problem - we all knew this then but won’t go near the same solution that would have been applied to a rogue elephant or tiger.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

What's with this particualr Pod? As I understand it they are the only ones attacking boats?

It's a puzzle isn't it. As mentioned, probably more than one pod but same part of the world.

This current sinking may have been terrifying to experience.

Makes you wonder if these aren't man made Captain Nemo piloted type Orcas .

 

[FWB]

Read Survive the Savage Sea.

 

[michael_w]

They'll regard your life raft as chewing gum, with added flavours.

 

[capnsensible]

They are gonna need a bigger...tin.

 

[penfold]

Fray Bentos seems extreme, would you not just use a harpoon?

 

[capnsensible]

Fray Bentos seems extreme, would you not just use a harpoon?

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[Wansworth]

Got ago and hang out the washing before those peskyOrcas pass by

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Got ago and hang out the washing before those peskyOrcas pass by

Here's a little ditty for you to sing along with as you do.

 

[Slowboat35]

I like the M88 Salute solution but you can't get them in UK, or anything like them.
If you have military contacts thunderflashes work underwater but they're mighty hard to get hold of even in the forces these days.

With little effort one of these Alarm Mine Gun - Poachers Alarm could be mounted on a pole with a cord to trigger it - a 12g blank fired underwater should do the trick.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

With little effort one of these Alarm Mine Gun - Poachers Alarm could be mounted on a pole with a cord to trigger it - a 12g blank fired underwater should do the trick.

It's similar to a bang stick a cartridge mounted on the end of a pole with a spring loaded firing pin triggered as you prod the recipient.

 

[arcot]

Would a verry pistol with some flares aimed at the surrounding water help?
No need to hurt the whales. Just persuade them to leave.
Alternatively, are there no detonators that can be dropped into the water? I understand that Seismic activity chases whales away, so whilst I am not suggesting bombs or grenades , surely a small shock could work. Sort of thing that the SAS used in the Iranian embassy seige, but smaller.

Cruel

 

[arcot]

Should have culled the offenders years ago.

Should've culled the ships that kill whales

 

[Buck Turgidson]

Should've culled the ships that kill whales

Least useful contribution award goes to arcot

 

[KevinV]

I wonder if a foghorn could be made to work underwater?