“Aren’t destroyers loaded with systems to prevent intentional rammings?”
Of course, if it was in the context of wartime it would never happen.
My basic premise is that the Crystal misled the Fitz about its intentions to deliberately create a collision.
In the last thirty seconds: “Don’t worry, I’m turning to port, I’ll pass behind your stern.”
Then turn to starboard.
If they did mislead them, then the Navy already knows that, and is acting accordingly.
All well and good. But the Bridge watch on the DDG should have never taken their eyes off the Crystal,if it was that close. Believe the radio message, but visually confirm the action stated is being taken.