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To: gundog
"Anchors make poor emergency brakes." -gundog

I've been thinking that since this story broke, in addition I understand it's a very sandy bottom in the area and the ship was doing 8 Knots considered fast for the size and position. A ship of that size might take 2 miles to stop.

Also seeing the black smoke pumping out just before hitting the bridge I'm assuming they were full throttle reverse, the black box exam should prove that.

63 posted on 03/27/2024 2:25:45 PM PDT by WhoisAlanGreenspan? (GO LIONS)
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To: WhoisAlanGreenspan?

“the black box exam should prove that.”

Oh, we sold that in Bombay.


95 posted on 03/27/2024 3:36:32 PM PDT by dljordan
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