Considering the odd course change and zigzag the freighter took, this sounds like BS
Ships do NOT maneuver like that on autopilot.
PERIOD!!
Disinformation. Blowing smoke. Bullshit. (Other terms come to mind as well.)
SOMEBODY was clearly not minding the store. So—what REALLY HAPPENED??
Another Freeper said the reported time on the ship’s track was wrong and all the zigging was after the collision.
Sigh. The course changes were after the collusion. The initial time reports were wrong.
The initial right turn was collision, then back on course until slowed down, then return to site.
MapQuest for Freighters (tm).
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