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Old 07-24-08, 05:25 PM   #1
Molon Labe
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Default Ex- USS David Ray SINKEX assessment

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7523147.stm

The keel is clearly broken. But they cut out the whole section in the middle of the video that would have been valuable in assessing the extent of the damage.

Now, it's hard to tell, but after the explosion, I can see parts of the superstructure aft of the explosion tumbling to the port side. Is this just crap that's been shaken loose by the shockwave sliding off the ship, or is this evidence of the aft capsizing separately from the bow?

Another question I have for the experts is whether it's customary to have the watertight doors open or closed during a SINKEX.

Just trying to get a feel for whether it was possible for this ship to survive and get a tow back to port if this had proper watertight integrity and a decent DC team.
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