Q-ships, also known as Q-boats, decoy vessels, special service ships, or mystery ships, were heavily armed merchant ships with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks.

What does the Q in Q ship stand for?

QATAR - The Logistics. Mystery ships, or Q-ships, were Britain's response to the threat of German submarines.

What is AQ ship car?

A sleeper (US English) or Q-car (British English) is a car that has high performance and an unassuming exterior. ... The American nomenclature comes from the term sleeper agent, while the British term derives from the Q-ships used by the Royal Navy.