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To: driftdiver

I thought the hull was stuck (pierced) on rock outcroppings, which is why it hasn’t sunk. Or is it lying on a rock shelf? If it’s pierced you got a dilemma — cutting off the rock would let the ship sink.


39 posted on 01/20/2012 6:13:07 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Sometimes progressives find their scripture in the penumbra of sacred bathroom stall writings (Tzar))
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To: HiTech RedNeck

The hull was pierced on the rock outcropping, and a huge chunk of rock broke off in the hull. It’s still there, and it’s the size of a cement truck.

They should, however, be able to isolate the compromised area, close all the watertight doors and hatches, and start pumping water out, one space at a time. It might not be too difficult to right it up again and float it off of there.


56 posted on 01/20/2012 6:44:30 PM PST by Ramius (Personally, I'd give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

A picture that I saw seemed to have a captive boulder sticking out the side (that was visible). Maybe much more that was not visible.


79 posted on 01/20/2012 11:18:34 PM PST by matthew fuller (Mitt is not a used car salesman- he's an aborted fetus salesman! http://www.stopstericycle.com/)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

A picture that I saw seemed to have a captive boulder sticking out the side (that was visible). Maybe much more that was not visible.


80 posted on 01/20/2012 11:18:43 PM PST by matthew fuller (Mitt is not a used car salesman- he's an aborted fetus salesman! http://www.stopstericycle.com/)
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