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To: grey_whiskers

The worst scenario is blocking the Strait of Hormuz that could be done by sinking several ships......not just a few, the SOH is 56 km wide at its narrowest.

The US Navy has been preparing for such a scenario for decades and is confident that they could get it open in a few weeks.


88 posted on 12/29/2011 10:34:33 AM PST by Erik Latranyi
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To: Erik Latranyi

I know this is a newbie question, but how can sinking a few ships in a passageway 31 miles wide? Is the navigable channel just not deep enough.

I am sure I am not the only landlocked couch admiral out here.

I sincerely appreciate the free education.


130 posted on 12/29/2011 3:14:12 PM PST by Vermont Lt (I just don't like anything about the President. And I don't think he's a nice guy.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

I know this is a newbie question, but how can sinking a few ships in a passageway 31 miles wide? Is the navigable channel just not deep enough.

I am sure I am not the only landlocked couch admiral out here.

I sincerely appreciate the free education.


131 posted on 12/29/2011 3:14:33 PM PST by Vermont Lt (I just don't like anything about the President. And I don't think he's a nice guy.)
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