[kingu]

The investigation is not over with, preliminary reports are available, but no one is expecting any full reports on the incident for another 7 months.

The skipper lost his ship in friendly waters for no good reason. Yes, the mountain was on the chart a couple miles away, but when push comes to shove, the sub hit a mountain at full speed.

He won't ever command another floating vessel unless he buys one. You don't wreck a billion dollars and then get patted on the back, told 'tough luck there' and given another command. His career is more than over. Unfair? Probably. He was doing what he was supposed to do. No one ever said the military was fair, or if they did, they either said it from ignorance or deception.

[TennMountains]

Maybe "luck" is the issue. Napoleon once asked of an opposing commander, "Is he lucky?" This Skipper has proven that he isn't. I hear sailors are a superstitious bunch and I can't say that I blame them. Who would want to serve on a war ship with a skipper this unlucky? I wouldn't. It may not be fair, but life isn't.

[CitizenM]

I am wondering - why did you address your comment to me? I am not conflicted about how this is proceeding, it is a military affair and I understand the regs. Perhaps you were commenting to another's post?

[mabelkitty]

Damn.
You put it so succinctly, that I agree he is lucky to get retirement and full-pay, and if he does, he should shut up and be grateful.