Posted on 04/12/2020 9:40:42 AM PDT by Bruiser 10
Black smoke has been seen billowing from China’s first assault carrier in Shanghai. The new Type-075 carrier, which is similar to the U.S. Navy’s America Class assault carriers, is designed to carry helicopters and hovercraft to support amphibious landings.
The smoke was reported on Chinese social media platforms earlier today. Images suggest that the fire took hold within the hull of the ship, possibly in the expansive aircraft hanger. Smoke came out of the open aircraft lift near the front of the island superstructure. Smoke also came out of the rear hangar opening. For a time a massive cloud of smoke rose high into the air, and would have been visible for miles around.
The fire was put out, but not before causing significant smoke damage to the hull. The extent of damage inside is not yet known. Black stains can now be seen from the ship's large well deck in the stern, contrasting with the clean gray paint. The vessel was only launched on September 25 and is being fitted out before sea trials.
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LOL
That’ll buff right out.
C’mon...where’s your sense of humanity???????????
Yes pity the entire ship did
Not go up in smoke!
Paybacks are hell! More to come!!
What a shame. Did someone try to microwave a mask?
Time to call SERVPRO.
The Titanic had a fire too before it left port.
The ships are packed in so closely in Shanghai, that other ships could throw water bottles at it and put out the fire!
Give a d$%# busted.
Good!
If it turned out it was caused by a mistake from a Chinese national, that person (if caught) will likely be subject to summary execution...and probably his family as well.
If it was a secret American operation....too bad, so sad.
All our Seal teams have been accounted for so we’re not sure who to congratulate.
Media: “It’s Trump’s fault.”
Possibly done by Taiwanese agents. The CCP has been threatening Taiwan lately (perhaps to take attention away from its failing with the virus, and to distract the population.)
Perfect example of the lack of Chinese quality control.
Virus sterilization fire out of control?
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