To: Zakeet
That captains career just went to Davy Jones locker.....
2 posted on
02/07/2009 11:38:10 AM PST by
Kozak
(USA 7/4/1776 to 1/20/2009 Requiescat In Pace)
To: Kozak
That captains career just went to Davy Jones locker..... Not any Captains idea of a brilliant move but not necessarily a career ending one either. Chester Nimitz grounded the Decatur and went on up the ladder. Night time is rough and a lot of Captains get nervous about taking the ships in close quarters. Groundings aren't as uncommon as anyone might think either. http://www.dcfp.navy.mil/mc/museum/casualties.htm
A night operation that close to shore with a crew just out of drydock? I have to ask what was the Admiral thinking? A mile out or even just outside the harbor would be an easy fast run for an Admirals Barge. Easier to take a 30-50 footer PB out to meet the ship than bring a ship in.
41 posted on
02/07/2009 1:43:39 PM PST by
cva66snipe
($.01 The current difference between the DEM's and GOP as well as their combined worth to this nation)
To: Kozak
My great-uncle, who commanded the heavy cruiser USS Albany in the late 1940's, must be turning over in his grave right about now.
50 posted on
02/07/2009 8:32:36 PM PST by
Stonewall Jackson
(We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.-Robert E.Lee)
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