Very likely a submerged cargo crate. Thousands have been lost at sea over the past 20 years and are a hazard to all small vessels and subs I would presume.
You would think right? But it’s never been a problem. If they do hit it’s just bounces off. Never had a submerged container collision result in hull damage that I know of.
More common for them to cut off things attached to the sub. That happens a lot.
It’s far more likely they hit another submarine. Despite all the technology a lot of times it comes down to luck. Passive ranging of submerged contacts is extremely difficult even with our technology gap. All it takes is one turn that you don’t see and all of a sudden you are closing range.
Collisions or near collisions happen more than you think, especially at times like this. I would say the odds are high that we are operating more aggressively than usual. Minimum standoff ranges probably lower in exchange for better intel and tracking.
Wish I was still in. I would have read about this incident in real time on message traffic.
I'm sure I remember years ago there was a leak of information where one of our Vanguard class missile submarines (the RN equivalent of the Ohio class) struck some sort of undersea mount and stove piped the whole front of the submarine and heavily damaged the Ballast tanks. They managed to limp back to port.
I'm sure a similar thing happened to one of your Virginia class submarines years ago and by the description of the damage it was an absolute miracle and testament to the crews abilities with damage control that the boat was saved.
We will see. Depends on what the damage is. I think it’s unlikely it was a mine, they were in open ocean. If it was sea mount the front end will be caved in. Damage on the sides or gouging would be collision.
Well you would know better than me. WWII was a while ago. I haven't heard about subs getting hit in recent times so much. Of course, maybe I just wasn't following. I'm just thinking this lady might have a point: https://twitter.com/MorloteSamantha/status/1445866668693934081
They just HAPPNED to be in the South China Sea when they "hit unknown object" Nothing to see here, I'm sure it wasn't a mine or underwater missile. Of course not. Oh BTW, can anyone remind me what country Evergrande was in??? Sorry, I'm sure there's no connection. Has nothing to do with EverGreen either, I'm sure. Everyone just names their stuff starting with "Evergr" these days. I'm sure no one has ever heard of any other large companies in that same country going belly up or that they are going to ONE day work weeks or that 21 of 37 providences of that country are rationing power. Of course not, how silly.
Nuclear is always comms for information that has the ability to cause great destruction, nuclear level blackmail that could end countries. Think its just coincidence that you get the names "little boy" "Enola GAY" " Fat man" connected with nuclear and then Japan surrenders? They didnt surrender because of the bombs let me just say.
How is this not proof of kinetic war going on under our noses?
That sub saw action, prove me wrong!
It's not gotten back yet, so I don't know.
I doubt they'd let it slip, either.
Anyway, it's kinda clunky to fly colors on a sub, right?
Then if some one is on point, we'll find out when it gets to harbor.
Do nuclear subs usually dock in a predictable place? That seems risky as hell.
HMS Conqueror did it after sinking the Belgrano.
It hit another submarine, or it hit a undersea mountain not on the chart.
I did many deployments there. There is only two explanations.
Very likely a submerged cargo crate. Thousands have been lost at sea over the past 20 years and are a hazard to all small vessels and subs I would presume.
You would think right? But it’s never been a problem. If they do hit it’s just bounces off. Never had a submerged container collision result in hull damage that I know of.
More common for them to cut off things attached to the sub. That happens a lot.
Interesting, I would think it would cause damage but maybe they make those hulls thicc af
hitting an undersea mountain while you're just going about your business on board must be kinda scary
It’s far more likely they hit another submarine. Despite all the technology a lot of times it comes down to luck. Passive ranging of submerged contacts is extremely difficult even with our technology gap. All it takes is one turn that you don’t see and all of a sudden you are closing range.
Collisions or near collisions happen more than you think, especially at times like this. I would say the odds are high that we are operating more aggressively than usual. Minimum standoff ranges probably lower in exchange for better intel and tracking.
Wish I was still in. I would have read about this incident in real time on message traffic.
Could it have been a CCP sub???
how many fucking subs are down there though lol. The ocean is HUGE.
But I get it, they're operating around other subs likely on purpose to gather intel. Thanks for your knowledge.
I'm sure I remember years ago there was a leak of information where one of our Vanguard class missile submarines (the RN equivalent of the Ohio class) struck some sort of undersea mount and stove piped the whole front of the submarine and heavily damaged the Ballast tanks. They managed to limp back to port.
I'm sure a similar thing happened to one of your Virginia class submarines years ago and by the description of the damage it was an absolute miracle and testament to the crews abilities with damage control that the boat was saved.
Couldn't it have been mine or underwater missile or something like that?
We will see. Depends on what the damage is. I think it’s unlikely it was a mine, they were in open ocean. If it was sea mount the front end will be caved in. Damage on the sides or gouging would be collision.
Well you would know better than me. WWII was a while ago. I haven't heard about subs getting hit in recent times so much. Of course, maybe I just wasn't following. I'm just thinking this lady might have a point: https://twitter.com/MorloteSamantha/status/1445866668693934081
They just HAPPNED to be in the South China Sea when they "hit unknown object" Nothing to see here, I'm sure it wasn't a mine or underwater missile. Of course not. Oh BTW, can anyone remind me what country Evergrande was in??? Sorry, I'm sure there's no connection. Has nothing to do with EverGreen either, I'm sure. Everyone just names their stuff starting with "Evergr" these days. I'm sure no one has ever heard of any other large companies in that same country going belly up or that they are going to ONE day work weeks or that 21 of 37 providences of that country are rationing power. Of course not, how silly.
We are at war with China. Pray for our troops
If one of your subs was injured and still at sea, would you report it to the press? This doesn't make any sense unless it's a bluff.
Submarine... Red October... Sub captain named Bill Clinton.
This story is a coded communication.
I couldn’t believe it when I saw the Cptns name!
There are no coincidences.
Whoa, you got a link for that?
this just got more interesting ...to say the least !
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/10/uss-connecticut-submarine-suffers-underwater-collision-indo-pacific-region/
Nuclear is always comms for information that has the ability to cause great destruction, nuclear level blackmail that could end countries. Think its just coincidence that you get the names "little boy" "Enola GAY" " Fat man" connected with nuclear and then Japan surrenders? They didnt surrender because of the bombs let me just say.
Looks like bill is going down in days.
Kinda like Hunt For Red October happening in October