[Nuc1]

I took a link to a web site that described the ship, ably provided by a brilliant FREEPER. It is equipped with two cruising diesels that can propel the ship slightly above 20 knots. The main engine is a gas turbine that makes 30,000 Hp. So I originally thought the sooty port at the stern was the impact point however it's possible that it is the starboard diesel exhaust. Need more info.

[cva66snipe]

I took a link to a web site that described the ship, ably provided by a brilliant FREEPER. It is equipped with two cruising diesels that can propel the ship slightly above 20 knots. The main engine is a gas turbine that makes 30,000 Hp. So I originally thought the sooty port at the stern was the impact point however it's possible that it is the starboard diesel exhaust. Need more info.

The Heat Exchanger {Radiator} {engine coolant} would be salt water. I wasn't an Engineman but I think Diesel Engines exhaust vent through a stack. It's still some intense exhaust heat to expel. The heat exchanger discharge line could have ruptured causing flooding or the hit could have taken out the fire main loop aft. If that were the case the flooding would be rapid due to IIRC at least 175-200 PSI. {accounting for reports of partial sinking} If one of two screws turns the ship would get underway. I remember for a while we ran on 3 of 4 screws.