But a capital blockade is not physically obvious: There are no naval vessels or Air Force jets visibly interfering with ships and airplanes.

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Sure, the Arsenal Ship was no favorite of vested naval interests who prefer vessels with lots of officer slots and who are wedded to the status quo.

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They also converted the first four vessels in the class to cruise-missile launchers with no nuclear role after the Cold War ended, which is why there are only 14 Ohios carrying ballistic missiles today rather than the 18 that were built.

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Sea Shepherd argues that the US court has no jurisdiction over foreign-flagged vessels sailing in Australian waters with an international crew.

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The deceased were buried in a specific way in pits inside the house, accompanied by vessels, so that they remained with the living and their death caused no disruption in the community.

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