[Mariner]

The Navy has all the time in the world, until/unless the lifeboat gets within a mile of the beach.

Until then I suspect they are trying to maximize the chances of retrieving that captain alive.

[Nervous Tick]

>> The Navy has all the time in the world, until/unless the lifeboat gets within a mile of the beach. Until then I suspect they are trying to maximize the chances of retrieving that captain alive.

I’m with you 100% there, FRiend.

However, my understanding is, prevailing currents push towards shore along that coastline. So waiting forever is not an option, as the boat WILL reach shore unaided.

[saquin]

The Navy has all the time in the world, until/unless the lifeboat gets within a mile of the beach.

Until then I suspect they are trying to maximize the chances of retrieving that captain alive.

Don't go talking reason to those here who want firepower used NOW, even if it kills the captain.