[Presbyterian Reporter]

How does a Navy destroyer get hit in the rear by a tanker going 9.2 knots?

Granted it was a typical morning rush hour into Singapore. But somehow the McCain got itself in the way of the Alnic MC, got hit, and 10 sailors are likely dead.

Check out the tracking video of the Alnic and others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlrA36GzHNs

[SaveFerris]

[ How does a Navy destroyer get hit in the rear by a tanker ]

The McCain was rammed port side - IIRC looked slightly astern of mid-ship.

[AndyJackson]

Fascinating video you linked to - Collision clearly at 51 secs . Based upon Alnic's course and collision impact on McCain's port side, the McCain was obviously crossing the traffic separation scheme from North to South - meaning that contrary to normal rules of the road, McCain was the burdened vessel and had a duty to keep clear of traffic in the routine flow.

Further, this is basically open ocean rather than a confined strait, and McCain had ample maneuvering room to stay clear of other vessels.

Once again, poorly trained and derelict officers. And this is not exhaustion. This is like an adult going out and playing in rush hour traffic.