I have the 1980 version, so of course I'm no help there at all.
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Originally Posted by kranz
From what I remember Ballard's point was that she was sunk by the crew rather than as a result of the damages.
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I've read several commentaries on the available information, and I'm still at a loss to understand on what he bases that claim. He says there is no evidence of underwater shell hits or torpedo penetrations, yet every photograph and illustration shows the hull sitting in mud up to the waterline. There is no way to see if there is underwater damage or not. I fail to see how Dr. Ballard or anyone else can draw any conclusion more absolute than "unknown".