Not the best time to crash a submarine
22 October 2010, 11:13 AM
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Not the best time to crash a submarine
With the recent cuts, bang goes the budget on repairs eh 
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-..._Coast_Of_Skye
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-..._Coast_Of_Skye
22 October 2010, 11:17 AM
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Oh dear...I would hate to be the captain of that vessel. He will forever be remembered as the one who crashed it 
At least everyone is OK. Does not say much for our vessels though. Its a pretty basic requirement to be able to manoeuvre your sub.
At least everyone is OK. Does not say much for our vessels though. Its a pretty basic requirement to be able to manoeuvre your sub.
22 October 2010, 11:19 AM
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Tis a bit embarrassing. Apparently waiting for high tide lol.
Not funny really, but with the spotlight on the defence budget, this was the worst possible time to stuff an expensive piece of kit into the rocks.
Not funny really, but with the spotlight on the defence budget, this was the worst possible time to stuff an expensive piece of kit into the rocks.
22 October 2010, 11:34 AM
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After all, its not as if they are operating in uncharted waters. All the kit on that submarine should have been able to tell them what was in front of them before it was too late.Would be one hell of a scary moment for the crew...its not as if you can just jump over the side when you are in one of those things
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22 October 2010, 12:51 PM
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I've been emailed a transcript of events:
< ping >
Radar guy: Whats that infront of us
Other radar guy: erm, dunno, its abit big innit.
< ping >
Radar guy: We're heading straight for it!
Other Radar guy: Captain, big thing infront, what do we do?
< ping >
Captain: Apply full brakes.
Helmsman: we have no brakes, sir
Captain: You know what I mean; Full reverse then.
< ping >
Engineering on Tannoy: The helm controls have frozen, we'll need to reboot the computers in oder to get reverse.
< Windows Vista splash screen >
Capt.: FFS how long does it take to to reboot?
Engineering: Well, normally 30 seconds, but its installing downloaded updates, currently its at 3 of 8, one of which is service pack 2
Capt.: We already have service pack 2
Engineering: I know. I didn't tell it to reinstall it.
Capt: Oh for the love of go.....
< BANG >
Radar guy: I guess we've hit that big thing
Capt: Up periscope, lets see what it is.......ahh, looks like we've hit Scotland.
< looks at sat nav >
Capt: Ok which one of you guys set the sat nav to pedestrian mode?
< ping >
Radar guy: Whats that infront of us
Other radar guy: erm, dunno, its abit big innit.
< ping >
Radar guy: We're heading straight for it!
Other Radar guy: Captain, big thing infront, what do we do?
< ping >
Captain: Apply full brakes.
Helmsman: we have no brakes, sir
Captain: You know what I mean; Full reverse then.
< ping >
Engineering on Tannoy: The helm controls have frozen, we'll need to reboot the computers in oder to get reverse.
< Windows Vista splash screen >
Capt.: FFS how long does it take to to reboot?
Engineering: Well, normally 30 seconds, but its installing downloaded updates, currently its at 3 of 8, one of which is service pack 2
Capt.: We already have service pack 2
Engineering: I know. I didn't tell it to reinstall it.
Capt: Oh for the love of go.....
< BANG >
Radar guy: I guess we've hit that big thing
Capt: Up periscope, lets see what it is.......ahh, looks like we've hit Scotland.
< looks at sat nav >
Capt: Ok which one of you guys set the sat nav to pedestrian mode?
22 October 2010, 05:11 PM
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According to Radio 5, one of the navy's three emergency towing vessels is currently helping to pull it free.
Ironically the recent spending review calls for these vessels to be scrapped next year...the were deemed unnecessary.
Ironically the recent spending review calls for these vessels to be scrapped next year...the were deemed unnecessary.
22 October 2010, 05:54 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
Polish out with a bit t cut ?
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Polish out with a bit t cut ?
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