re: #60 ryannon

Give them a chance to turn around first. If they don’t, fifteen minutes to lower the lifeboats and evacuate. And then a torpedo with just enough explosive charge to penetrate the hull without blowing up everyone below decks.

But we’re armchair admirals: it’s all easier said than done.

Ohh I am not saying shoot first. You announce clearly that if they cross a certain line, they will be sunk. As they approach it announce they have a chance to lower life boats. Once they cross the line though, sink them without apology.