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DeepSix · 06-12-06, 05:24 PM

Great find! I had forgotten about the accident on Iowa and never have seen the explanation for it. I think it must be a situation similar to flash - although slightly different since the article refers to it as a "cold barrel" explosion.

I've got to read it again and see if I can piece together how overramming the charge (which would mean improper seating of the bag) would ignite a turret fire.

Thanks!

06-12-06, 05:24 PM	#4
DeepSix Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Music City Posts: 683 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Great find! I had forgotten about the accident on Iowa and never have seen the explanation for it. I think it must be a situation similar to flash - although slightly different since the article refers to it as a "cold barrel" explosion. I've got to read it again and see if I can piece together how overramming the charge (which would mean improper seating of the bag) would ignite a turret fire. Thanks! __________________ Jack's happy days will soon be gone, To return again, oh never! For they've raised his pay five cents a day, But they've stopped his grog forever. For tonight we'll merry, merry be, For tonight we'll merry, merry be, For tonight we'll merry, merry be, But tomorrow we'll be sober. - "Farewell to Grog"