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To: WHBates

On October 25,2005, The Hartford ran aground in Sardinia with such force that rudders, sonar and other electronic equipment were severely damaged. The Captain of the Hartford was were relieved of command and sent back to the United States. Six other crewmen were also charged with dereliction of duty.

http://www.bellona.org/english_import_area/international/russia/nuke_industry/co-operation/31750


15 posted on 04/10/2010 8:07:03 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld ("I have learned to use the word "impossible" with the greatest caution."-Dr.Wernher Von Braun)
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To: sonofstrangelove

Well the story in your link can’t be the same story that the Sun is talking about. Hitting the bottom isn’t the same as colliding with another ship. Also the picture in the Sun article and story shows damage to the sail not the bow or keel.


16 posted on 04/10/2010 8:20:50 PM PDT by WHBates
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