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It may be difficult to visualize, but Navy ships like the Fitzgerald generally heel to the opposite side they’re turning
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So is it possible the Fitz was turning to starboard? Now that is a new wrinkle. We need dimensions of both ships and a sketch of damage to the Fitz with measurements noted.
Sorry, I know it's been several days since your post, but I did not imply the Fitz was turning to starboard. It seems that if she turned at all, it would have been to port.
Of course, if the Fitz somehow thought the Crystal's bow was it's stern, and tried to turn in behind it, that could explain a starboard turn. Very unlikely, in my opinion.