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There is another possibility that is not being discussed in this article.

That scenario is that the 'suicides' may be forced. In other words, someone gave somebody a little push.

Not only is there competition for rank, there are different clique groups on a ship. Many of these sailors are still not mature. They come from a high school or no school/hood environment where the toughest dominated the group. The weakest was routed (or killed). They carry on this attitude.

If someone doesn't like you, on board ship, or you are in somebody's way, then you are a problem easily solved.

One shove, late at night on the deck, and you are gone.
No witnesses, no one will know for several hours you are even gone.

Sure, suicide is very likely, with young men on a ship. If you are out at seak, it is usually very boring. Lack of contact with family, or other humans not stuck in the same environment (onboard at sea) can add to the depression.

But the 'oops, man overboard' shove is almost more likely.

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Interesting. Do you think that this situation is made better or worse (or perhaps, not changed) by the Clinton admin's decision to put women on warships?

d.o.l.

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