Submarine disappeared...
Discussion
Shame we don't have any Nimrod MRA-4's left - it could join the search
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-4203...
Edited to correct aircraft
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-4203...
Edited to correct aircraft
Edited by ian in lancs on Friday 24th November 17:36
James TiT said:
What do the SOLAS regulations say about safety measures for subs?
German designed/built, but maintained by Argentina with a budget of a couple of pesos found down the back of the sofa.
Looks like its likely still on the continental shelf, so if the people tank (pressure hull) is still intact it may be survivable, as would a pure comms failure.
Anything else does not look good for the crew.
Awful on a human level, hope there’s a good outcome.
Incidentally (much less important I know), interesting that Germany supplied this to them just a few years after the Falklands War. I haven’t googled and obviously the deal would have been long since agreed, but I find that surprising. Together with the French military supplies, not much EU solidarity on display then.
Incidentally (much less important I know), interesting that Germany supplied this to them just a few years after the Falklands War. I haven’t googled and obviously the deal would have been long since agreed, but I find that surprising. Together with the French military supplies, not much EU solidarity on display then.
Breadvan72 said:
Forty four people potentially drowned or suffocated or crushed to death, but "stuff 'em", or send that well known anti submarine aircraft the Vulcan (not) after them. Gotta love NPE!
you are of course totally correct BV. It's dreadful for all concerned and I imagine everyone hopes they are found. Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff