I would take my 4 Westpacs as authoritative over somebody who investigates how the breech of a 155 exploded.
Or how it was possible a M1A1 ran over a Humvee.
The Fitz had propulsion after the collision, and most certainly before. It was hit at an oblique angle by a cargo vessel, at low speed, on the open seas.
There are no other relevant factors or conditions.
Yep.
You don’t have any experience investigating military accidents, do you?
You’re just woofing.
Why don’t you tell us how much time you stood in the chow line?
It doesn’t matter until the facts come in.
“The Fitz had propulsion after the collision, and most certainly before. It was hit at an oblique angle by a cargo vessel, at low speed, on the open seas.
There are no other relevant factors or conditions.”
Highly relevant will be any last-minute ship-to-ship VHF comms, in the event that the Crystal deliberately mislead the OOD/CO on the Fitz.
“Don’t worry, I’m coming to port, I’ll pass your stern.” (Then puts the helm over to starboard.)