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2009-03-22 Arabia

US vessels arrive in Bahrain after collision

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Posted by Steve White 2009-03-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 In case someone has to ask, subs rely on passive sonar for their navigation to and from other ships. In crowded and shallow waters (like the Strait of Hormuz), the background noise can be so great would be like trying to whisper at a rock concert.

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Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2009-03-22 12:03|| 2009-03-22 12:03|| Front Page Top

#2 I expect they were at Periscope depth, which is pretty visual. But who knows.

Posted by Shipman 2009-03-22 12:40|| www.cybernations.net]">[www.cybernations.net] 2009-03-22 12:40|| Front Page Top

#3 I would imagine that the incident is a career truncater for the captains.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2009-03-22 13:49|| 2009-03-22 13:49|| Front Page Top

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