Posted on Nov 13, 2018
Warnings and confusion preceded Norwegian frigate disaster: here’s what we know
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Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. The Norwegians are going to have a tough decision on salvaging the frigate...
Warnings and confusion preceded Norwegian frigate disaster: here’s what we know
Posted from defensenews.com
Maritime
Norway
Shipbuilding
Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)
Posted >1 y ago
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Crew of 137, not surprised they couldn't keep her afloat. Our Navy's best weapon is our ability to keep our ships floating after taking serious damage. If this was a U.S. ship it would of been manned with at least twice as many Sailors.
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LT Brad McInnis
I'm sure if you pulled the bilge plug, all the water would just drain right out! Then a 20 person working party with some Windex and a fresh coat of paint....
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PO2 Robert Aitchison
LT Brad McInnis I can't believe I squandered a perfect opportunity for a joke so here it is better late than never:
Still a more capable warship than an LCS
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Still a more capable warship than an LCS
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US Navy sailor on board Norwegian frigate that sank after collision
A US Navy sailor was serving as an exchange officer onboard the Norwegian naval frigate that was struck by a freighter and has now almost entirely sunk, according to the U.S. Navy and the Norwegian Ministry of Defense.
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