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Title: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: MillCreek on July 23, 2012, 02:44:31 PM: So according to MSNBC, the recent fire on the USS Miami was arson. A 24 year old shipyard worker admitted setting the fires because he was anxious and wanted to get off work early. So I am sure he is good for that $ 400 million check to the nation to pay back for the damage.
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: French G. on July 23, 2012, 02:48:16 PM: Wow, haven't followed up on this lately but I doubt 400 mil will touch the damage. Boat is probably done I'd think. So the pressure hull got cherry red in some places you want to dive the thing? I'll pass.
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: seeker_two on July 23, 2012, 02:49:40 PM: Since it's going to come up anyway......

What is the arsonist's name, religious affiliation, and political leaning?....
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: MillCreek on July 23, 2012, 04:36:44 PM: http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/23/arrest-made-in-fire-that-caused-400-million-in-damage-to-submarine/?iref=allsearch

They are still quoting the $ 400 million figure and the goal is to return it to service. Hmm.
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: Scout26 on July 23, 2012, 05:46:26 PM: Quote from: French G. on July 23, 2012, 02:48:16 PM
Wow, haven't followed up on this lately but I doubt 400 mil will touch the damage. Boat is probably done I'd think. So the pressure hull got cherry red in some places you want to dive the thing? I'll pass.

Some Bondo, a little paint and that will buff right out.
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: geronimotwo on July 23, 2012, 06:33:34 PM: i think the 400m included replacing portions of the hull. (likely the least costly portion of the repairs.)
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: S. Williamson on July 23, 2012, 06:54:46 PM: Quote from: scout26 on July 23, 2012, 05:46:26 PM
Some Bondo, a little paint and that will buff right out.

If memory serves, the 6,732 layers of white paint on the interior of USN surface ships is all that's holding them together. :P
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: never_retreat on July 23, 2012, 10:40:14 PM: If it moves shoot it, if it does not move paint it.
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: Boomhauer on July 23, 2012, 10:52:29 PM: Far as I'm concerned, that's sabotage. Choot 'em!
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: Jamie B on July 23, 2012, 11:15:36 PM: Quote from: Avenger29 on July 23, 2012, 10:52:29 PM
Far as I'm concerned, that's sabotage. Choot 'em!

.....in the joints.....with a .22 short.....slowly.....
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: Mannlicher on July 25, 2012, 09:25:33 AM: penalty for that sort of crap should be hanging. $400 million! Geez
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: Hawkmoon on July 25, 2012, 09:52:40 AM: Quote from: Mannlicher on July 25, 2012, 09:25:33 AM
penalty for that sort of crap should be hanging. $400 million! Geez

That's one expensive date! I hope she was worth it.
Title: Re: Submarine fire was arson
Post by: MechAg94 on July 25, 2012, 09:57:19 AM: So I assume he was thinking it would just make a little smoke so they would evacuate and send everyone home. Still stupid.