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| Canadian Submarine Adrift In Atlantic |
| 2004-10-08 |
| October 7th 2004 Rescue teams are fighting to save a Canadian submarine adrift in the Atlantic. One sailor died and two are in hospital after an electrical fire disabled the vessel and left it tossing in heavy seas off Ireland. The sub had been on its maiden voyage under Canadian control after being sold by Britain. A Canadian Navy commodore, Tyrone Pile, has praised the crew. Partial power has now been restored to the submarine and several Royal Navy ships and tugs are on the way. |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |
| #8 Good heavens! Perhaps the Upholders have a Lucas electrical system? No! |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-10-08 6:11:22 PM |
| #7 Shipman, I believe you're thinking of the Cupholders... Get home safe, lads. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2004-10-08 6:09:31 PM |
| #6 Damn thing breaks down more ofthen than an old MG. |
| Posted by: ed 2004-10-08 5:53:52 PM |
| #5 Damnit, the Upholders were supposed to be way good. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-10-08 5:50:05 PM |
| #4 Adrift In Atlantic. I wonder if they are near the Islets of Langerhans? (grin) In all seriousness, these guys are in deep kimchee, and my prayers go out to them. Any kind of fire on board ship is bad news. |
| Posted by: N Guard 2004-10-08 4:16:42 PM |
| #3 Hope they got the extended warranty. All kidding aside, an electrical fire in a submarine has major pucker factor. Best of luck to the sailors. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2004-10-08 2:00:35 PM |
| #2 Canada... have I got a deal for you! |
| Posted by: Britain 2004-10-08 12:43:29 PM |
| #1 Wonder if "Lemon laws" apply in international waters. |
| Posted by: Capsu78 2004-10-08 10:40:59 AM |