[Arkinsaw]

At the time this happened I was on active duty. My first impression was that the ship would be returned by force if necessary, shortly after it's seizure. As weeks wore on it became apparent that nothing would be done.

Indeed. But a few years ago she was transported through international waters, through the Sea of Japan, around South Korea, from Wonson to Pyongyang. When she reentered international waters we should have liberated her. Rumor was that she was wired with explosives and there was also a rumor that they put children on board. Perhaps I am harsh, but she should have been intercepted and the attempt made to retake her at that point.

[Inge_CAV]

I believe LBJ was president when it was captured and I am guessing that it was Clinton in office when it was moved. If Nixon had been president when it was captured, I do not think he would have allowed them to get away with it.