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Skybird · 07-14-20, 05:03 PM

From what I read, the ship is a total loss and most likely (>99%) will not be repaired, due to the temperature being so high and having lasted for so long now that the basic cell frame made of steel is distorted. They can feel themselves lucky if it does not sink in harbour with its fuel still on board!? I read it was undergoing 2-years modernization in preparation for the F35 - why did it even have fuel aboard if it was not to move for this long? The fire extinguishing system was off for work, too, thats why the fire had easy play.

Its a lousy year for the US so far. And it can get only lousier.

07-14-20, 05:03 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,630 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	From what I read, the ship is a total loss and most likely (>99%) will not be repaired, due to the temperature being so high and having lasted for so long now that the basic cell frame made of steel is distorted. They can feel themselves lucky if it does not sink in harbour with its fuel still on board!? I read it was undergoing 2-years modernization in preparation for the F35 - why did it even have fuel aboard if it was not to move for this long? The fire extinguishing system was off for work, too, thats why the fire had easy play. Its a lousy year for the US so far. And it can get only lousier. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.