Target ships are captured enemy or obsolete vessels used for naval and air forces to train and test weapons. They are prepared by removing toxic materials and fuel, and are often towed into deep water to prevent unexploded ordnance. Donated outdated ships are used to avoid enemy divers and scouts.
A target ship is commonly a captured enemy, an obsolete or obsolete ship that is towed out to sea and sunk by naval and air forces or demolition squads. The target ship provides a realistic method of training and demonstrates the efficiency of placing a shot for the crew. The ship can be stationary or remote controlled to simulate actual battle conditions by manipulating the target ship through evasive measures while it is under attack. Preparation, such as the removal of toxic materials and fuel from the ship, must be completed prior to sinking the ship to provide a safe structure for underwater aquatic life, military divers, and future visitors.
Many military forces around the world hone their attack and combat skills by shelling and shelling a target ship. The target ship will often be a captured enemy ship to more accurately represent actual battle conditions. This also instills pride and confidence in military forces by allowing them to view a destroyed enemy ship using their equipment. Experimental weapons are often used to test effectiveness against an actual enemy ship or submarine. Some army units will donate outdated ships to be used as a target ship, making the ship uninvestigable by enemy divers and scouts.
While many outdated military ships are donated and sunk to be used as artificial reefs, this is generally not recommended for a target ship due to the possibility of an unexploited ordinance. It is common for multiple rounds of ammunition, bombs, and rockets to hit the ship without exploding. The slightest bump or disturbance from a diver or even turbulence from a diver’s fin could cause a catastrophic explosion. This is the reason why most target vessels are towed into very deep water to be sunk.
Although generally not suitable for scuba exploration, the boats are still habitats for marine life, so toxic materials cannot go down with the boats. The target ship is prepared by cleaning all fuel tanks, removing all insulating materials such as asbestos and ammunition before taking aim. All materials deemed a potential threat to the environment or marine life are removed from the ship. In the case of a former military vessel, the guns and much of the guidance and navigation instruments are removed to eliminate the threat of an enemy receiving secret information and technology. For ships of military destination, all identification and signaling numbers are removed to preserve and respect the memory of their military history and combat tours.
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