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To: Velveeta

“As inquiries began, naval sources said it was a millions-to-one unlucky chance both subs were in the same patch of sea.”

Just as probable as two satellites colliding in space? Given enough time I expect anything is quite probable.


4 posted on 02/15/2009 5:10:45 PM PST by TCats
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To: TCats

boomer “chicken” out there maybe. wait, one was a frenchy, never mind.


12 posted on 02/15/2009 5:14:02 PM PST by bobby.223
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To: TCats
naval sources said it was a millions-to-one unlucky chance both subs were in the same patch of sea

I guess the the French and UK OPCONS picked the same stovepipe - not the first time that's happened. Collisions with uncharted sea mounts are still greatest threat to a submarine's safety.
119 posted on 02/15/2009 7:53:13 PM PST by Thrownatbirth (.....Iraq Invasion fan since '91.)
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To: TCats

[runs to Costco to buy large size Reynolds aluminum foil]


134 posted on 02/15/2009 8:56:15 PM PST by pillut48 (CJ in TX --"God help us all, and God help America!!" --my new mantra for the next 4 years)
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