[TXnMA]

FRiend, I just noticed something curious on this "chopper view" photo of the foredeck of the ACX Crystal -- following the collision:

Do you think the debris visible on the Xtal foredeck might just be part of the EW unit that had been on the small sponson deck above the Fitz captain's quarters?

I'm referencing the small deck (overtinted in purple, below) that "drooped" downward and was shoved aftward in the post-collision view, below:

I notice that the EW "console" is missing from its mount, post-collision...

No doubt, the Navy recovered the material, if it was theirs. But, do you think it's possible my tentative ID is plausible?

Thanks!
TXnMA
 

P.S. @Openurmind: As promised... The original intent of that lower pair of annotated photos was to show how all above-water damage on the Fitzgerald was shoved aft -- indicating that the Fitz rammed the Xtal's portside bow from behind. ("Overtaking side-swipe") This gives you a small example of the extent of our analyses...

[Openurmind]

Oh I get it. Went through about 4 months of the same on another website. :)

I think your observations look sound, From my experience working with metal in Auto Accidents it has all definitely been pushed back at the same time as inward.

I wish I could share more, but it is very possible there may have been a training drill in progress. Looks like you might question the official version of the impact and how it happened?

I think that is good if this is the case. :)

[rlmorel]

By gosh, I think you are right there. It sure looks like it could be that equipment! Doesn’t change much, but interesting to see a detail you hadn’t picked up on, or hadn’t seen.