Ferry doesn't collide with submarine

[SaltIre]

Red stripe?

It means he’s a Surgeon Lt ie a doctor.

Yup.

 

[Daedelus]

Many years ago I had an ex-navigation officer from nuclear's join my (non naval) team and when I was negotiating with one of the ferry companies saw a frigate come in at end of Armilla patrol. I happened to mention this next day to my nav officer (ex) asking him if he new (IIRC Exeter), "Know her, Know her, I almost sank her" was the reply. He was apparently Officer of the watch and came up to periscope depth, took one look and went deep. He reckoned the conning tower/fin would have opened up the frigate like a tin opener. The captain was none too impressed.

 

[[165264]]

How many of you have read the MAIB report?

They weren't using the ferry as pre-lunch target practice - obviously. That wouldn't be aloud.

Or even "allowed"?

 

[[165264]]

Yup.

And not a very senior one.

 

[[165264]]

Many years ago I had an ex-navigation officer from nuclear's join my (non naval) team and when I was negotiating with one of the ferry companies saw a frigate come in at end of Armilla patrol. I happened to mention this next day to my nav officer (ex) asking him if he new (IIRC Exeter), "Know her, Know her, I almost sank her" was the reply. He was apparently Officer of the watch and came up to periscope depth, took one look and went deep. He reckoned the conning tower/fin would have opened up the frigate like a tin opener. The captain was none too impressed.

Wouldn't have done much good to the sub, either. Considering how "ramming" disposed of some U-boats in both world wars.

 

[RichardS]

And not a very senior one.

See post #57 for the full skinny.

Richard

 

[penberth3]

Or even "allowed"?

The silent service?

 

[[165264]]

Sir, you sla' us.

 

[iain789]

And not a very senior one.

A slightly more senior one, 30 years ago when I was young and carefree. (I'm the one on the left.)