Vandals rob and sink WW2 Era Submarine

Mike Abberton · 08-17-18, 09:00 AM

Sorry if this violates any forum rules, but...

What a bunch of a-holes.

Platapus · 08-17-18, 11:45 AM

I do not understand the crime of vandalism.

What sort of person garners a personal benefit by just destroying stuff?

That takes a disturbing mindset

l02turner · 09-24-18, 03:29 PM

While I agree keel hauling is too good for them (it really is a nasty form of punishment) and I wouldn't want them near the boat again either unless it was on the exterior chipping old paint on a hot summer day, and the suggestion about making them pay for damages is also good as long as their parents money isn't involved is also good.

I wish there was a way to make them understand what they were destroying, but I suspect that only happens in the movies.

I think the physical punishment is what endures. For all we know, these kids (if it was kids) may come from money and a fine or damages means little to them.

I'd like to see the physical punishment (hard work) to far exceed the value of what was damaged. I suspect most of what was damaged is impossible to place a value on. Maybe make them perform maintenance on the boat for the rest of their lives?

August · 09-24-18, 03:35 PM

As I understand it this was more than just vandalism. I read somewhere that the sinking may have been to cover the theft of 4 valuable bronze plaques.

Gargamel · 09-24-18, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Abberton

Sorry if this violates any forum rules, but...

What a bunch of a-holes.

Given the offense, and what SubSim is about, I'm guessing the mods might be a bit lenient on the rules in this thread....

STEED · 09-25-18, 05:29 AM

Bring back the stocks I say.

A disgraceful act.

em2nought · 09-25-18, 07:49 AM

Somebody should get Paul Allen involved. He doesn't even have to search for the Ling. Surely he has the funds and interest to move it to someplace that it would be wanted?

Mr Quatro · 09-25-18, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by em2nought

Somebody should get Paul Allen involved. He doesn't even have to search for the Ling. Surely he has the funds and interest to move it to someplace that it would be wanted?

Like Hollywood ... cut it up and move it and put it back together again.

Just half of it ( like say the port or starboard side) would be a wonderful museum

08-17-18, 11:45 AM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,365 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I do not understand the crime of vandalism. What sort of person garners a personal benefit by just destroying stuff? That takes a disturbing mindset __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

09-24-18, 03:29 PM	#3
l02turner Soundman Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Va Posts: 143 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	WW2 Sub Sunk by Vandals While I agree keel hauling is too good for them (it really is a nasty form of punishment) and I wouldn't want them near the boat again either unless it was on the exterior chipping old paint on a hot summer day, and the suggestion about making them pay for damages is also good as long as their parents money isn't involved is also good. I wish there was a way to make them understand what they were destroying, but I suspect that only happens in the movies. I think the physical punishment is what endures. For all we know, these kids (if it was kids) may come from money and a fine or damages means little to them. I'd like to see the physical punishment (hard work) to far exceed the value of what was damaged. I suspect most of what was damaged is impossible to place a value on. Maybe make them perform maintenance on the boat for the rest of their lives? Last edited by l02turner; 09-24-18 at 04:07 PM.

09-24-18, 03:35 PM	#4
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As I understand it this was more than just vandalism. I read somewhere that the sinking may have been to cover the theft of 4 valuable bronze plaques. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

09-25-18, 05:29 AM	#6
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Bring back the stocks I say. A disgraceful act. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

09-25-18, 07:49 AM	#7
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Somebody should get Paul Allen involved. He doesn't even have to search for the Ling. Surely he has the funds and interest to move it to someplace that it would be wanted? __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!

08-17-18, 09:00 AM	#1
Mike Abberton Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 135 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Sorry if this violates any forum rules, but... What a bunch of a-holes.