DC09 Posted January 8, 2005 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2005 HONOLULU - A nuclear submarine ran aground about 350 miles south of Guam, injuring several sailors, one of them critically, the Navy said. There were no reports of damage to the USS San Francisco's reactor plant, which was operating normally, the Navy said.u Jon Yoshishige, a spokesman for the U.S. Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbor, said the Friday afternoon incident is under investigation and the 360-foot submarine was headed back to its home port in Guam. Details on the sailors' injuries were not immediately available. The sub has a crew of 137, officials said. Military and Coast Guard aircraft from Guam were en route to monitor the submarine and assist if needed, the Navy said. Guam is a U.S. territory about 3,700 miles southwest of Hawaii. Article Okay... Can someone tell me how this happens? Were they drinking or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyDevil2053 Posted January 9, 2005 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Maybe they ordered chinese take out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted January 9, 2005 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Okay... Can someone tell me how this happens? Were they drinking or something? Statistics show us that most traffic accidents happen within two miles of where people live. Why? Most likely because the closer to home you are, the less careful you are because you know your own territory so well and drive it everyday. It becomes routine and you don't put as much thoughtful insight into the surroundings as you might if you were miles away in unfamiliar territory. I think the same applies to submarines. Remember it wasn't too long ago that a submarine came up abruptly in a 'routine' maneuver right under a Japanese fishing vessel. Mistakes happen when people become careless. People become careless when it becomes too 'routine'. My opinion anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunarmdscissor Posted January 9, 2005 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2005 i dont think so joc lol. Probably a computer malfunction, or some kind of navigational malfunction. Its not as simple as a guy driving his car ound in his neighbourhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lottie Posted January 9, 2005 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Jocs analogy even though funny does make sense. Mistakes can happen when something becomes a routine through carelessness and laziness. Or like wurm said computer malfunction, who knows. Whatever it is I am sure there is nothing 'sinister' about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanato Posted January 10, 2005 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I think they should learn from the Canadian Navy, let Beer stores be on ships lol ~Thanato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellar Posted January 10, 2005 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I think they should learn from the Canadian Navy, let Beer stores be on ships lol ~Thanato 443896[/snapback] Well, at least our subs that cant stay down dont take over the news no more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AztecInca Posted January 10, 2005 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I just heard that one of the sailors died, poor guy, my thoughts are with his family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffybunny Posted January 10, 2005 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2005 All I can imagine is the sub skimming through the water; the silence is broken by a grinding screech of metal on stone muffled by the water, followed briefly by a Simpsonesque D'OH reverberating through the hull... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girty1600 Posted January 10, 2005 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2005 "Remember where we parked" Star Trek IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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