[editor-surveyor]

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>> “How could such a collision take place in the 21st century, an age of sophisticated radar, satellite intelligence, global positioning systems, etc.?” <<

Simple:

The freighter was determined to sink the destroyer.

Their first try was a miss, so they looped back for another shot.

Watch the radar track folks!
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[Drew68]

Their first try was a miss, so they looped back for another shot.

They looped back AFTER the collision. The notion that a lumbering cargo ship could intentionally target and rap a U.S. Navy destroyer is rucking fidiculous.

Heed your tagline.