[woofer]

but the sea floor may have just change after the earthquake and tsunami

So....you're gonna defend the Captain? This is usually a pretty big no-no for a ship's commander, a career-ender.

One of the times the HOUSTON ran aground was in San Diego Harbor. I found out about it when the Captain's picture made the cover of "Proceedings" and a former crewmwmber of the SALT LAKE CITY was laughing about it.

[Elle Bee]

So....you're gonna defend the Captain? This is usually a pretty big no-no for a ship's commander, a career-ender.

I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt

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[Coldwater Creek]

Were there women aboard?

[ProudVet77]

FWIW - While I doubt this is the case here, I heard a report yesterday that a spot in the Indian Ocean which used to be 4000 feet deep is now 100 feet deep. There are quite a few ships running around the Indian Ocean pinging fathometers to try and update charts ASAP. But like I said, not likely this far east.

[HairOfTheDog]

So....you're gonna defend the Captain?

He's an American, one who's spent years in service of this country. You gonna tear him up?