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2012-10-14 Home Front: WoT

Cruiser collides with sub off US East Coast

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Posted by tu3031 2012-10-14 15:03|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 "Bring her up to periscope depth.
That cruiser has to be around here somewhere."

Posted by Chuck 2012-10-14 16:49|| 2012-10-14 16:49|| Front Page Top

#2 The sub captain's career is toast, and likely the cruiser's will take a hit, though honestly, he's not normally supposed to be able to see those subs, so not sure what damage his career will take.

Posted by Silentbrick - Schlumberger Squishy Mud Division 2012-10-14 19:19|| 2012-10-14 19:19|| Front Page Top

#3 "Oops"

Posted by Barbara 2012-10-14 20:40|| 2012-10-14 20:40|| Front Page Top

#4 Well, at least they avoided getting the record for the most combat vessel tonnage sunk since WWII by a USN ship/sub.

Posted by Procopius2k 2012-10-14 23:22|| 2012-10-14 23:22|| Front Page Top

#5 Stealthy, silent hunters prowling the depths, unseen, unheard except for the occasional (BUMP) "Hey, what was that?!?!".

Posted by SteveS 2012-10-14 23:45|| 2012-10-14 23:45|| Front Page Top

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