Now hear this: Sub show on NOVA - Page 2

nikimcbee · 01-07-10, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomen

Wrong Youtube link?

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nikimcbee · 01-07-10, 12:19 AM

link fixed

Buddahaid · 01-07-10, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by August

That was my first thought as well but I figure that while details of the accident were covered up publically for expediency purposes that doesn't mean they'd ignore potential evidence of enemy action as a cause.

Now *IF* the salvagers recognized it as an IJN sub and not some oddly shaped piece of pipe I would seriously doubt that it wouldn't have been mentioned somewhere in the official reports.

My understanding is the LST accident was hushed to help prevent knowledge of an invasion force build up spreading. As far as the salvagers go, I don't have any problem with the get it done types just getting it done and moving on. The mystery came later.

fred8615 · 01-07-10, 09:21 AM

What was also glossed over in the show was that there was obviously some time spent on the sub as it was broken up into 3 pieces before it was dumped at sea. Nobody noticed all the gear inside when they cut it up?

But then on the other hand, the USN did already have an example of a Japanese midget sub. And one that was completely intact, as opposed to this one damaged by the scuttling charge. It was the one that was beached after the attack. Since they had that one, a second, damaged one may not have been deemed worthy of any mention once it was determined it was identical to the first.

August · 01-07-10, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

My understanding is the LST accident was hushed to help prevent knowledge of an invasion force build up spreading. As far as the salvagers go, I don't have any problem with the get it done types just getting it done and moving on. The mystery came later.

Hushing it up publically isn't the same thing Budda. Nothing in the military is done without generating extensive reports.

August · 01-07-10, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fred8615

What was also glossed over in the show was that there was obviously some time spent on the sub as it was broken up into 3 pieces before it was dumped at sea. Nobody noticed all the gear inside when they cut it up?

Or the bodies of the crew for that matter.

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