what happened here?

[She-Wolf]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/7881304.stm


this is very sad - I remember reading about it when it happened, but even though this article goes some way to explaining it, I still do not really understand - can anyone explain it please?

[Oberon]

If I recall correctly the oxygen candle exploded.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6478127.stm

The official report has been linked already somewhere back in the general topics, if you do a search for HMS Tireless you'll find it.

A sad occurance but the bravery of those on board HMS Tireless do a credit to their service.

[She-Wolf]

thanks Oberon

[SteamWake]

Its a dangerous buisness when one goes to sea.

Even more so when one goes under the sea.