They have many sources of communication equipment, it's not 1912 where the Titanic RM is tapping out Morse code in a closet. In 1981 we missed ramming the USS Hull (DD 954) by mere feet while waiting for an escort into Pearl Harbor. In the early morning hours there are many ships awaiting escorts into busy ports - just going back and forth aimlessly- I still am left wondering what the lookouts were doing on the Fitzgerald, what the Quartermaster and Officer of the Deck on the bridge were doing.
I'm going to say we never find out - surprise
Agreed.
And as a Marine who has been on ship a time of two, it should be noted that I have a huge amount of respect for our navy - they perform a hell of a job.
“I’m going to say we never find out - surprise”
Sadly I agree; and as unsatisfying at the would be to my curiosity, if it prevents our enemies from gaining an advantage, I can live with that.