“ I was shocked too. I was thinking that could not happen so fast with modern day materials.”
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The rust is superficial surface rust and barnacles. There’s no damage to the integrity of the hull or ship in general. We as Americans are just not used to seeing one of our navy ships appearing so shoddy. But, it will spend some time possibly Newport News and get a refit and good sprucing and all will be well again.
It happens with lightning speed without regular paint and preservation. The sea is a horrible environment to work in.
*** “some time possibly Newport News and get a refit and good sprucing” ***
What a bunch of pansies ... they don’t have any E-3’s? E-4’s?