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Probe concludes torpedo sank South Korea ship: report
Reuters ^ | 5/7/2010 | Jack Kim

Posted on 05/07/2010 9:36:09 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld

Investigators probing the deadly sinking of a South Korean navy ship in March near the North have concluded that a torpedo was the source of an explosion that destroyed the vessel, a news report said on Friday.The team of South Korean and foreign investigators found traces of explosives used in torpedoes on several parts of the sunken ship as well as pieces of composite metal used in such weapons, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said quoting a senior government official.

South Korean officials have not officially accused the North but made little secret of their belief Pyongyang deliberately torpedoed the 1,200-tonne corvette Cheonan in March near their disputed border in retaliation of a naval firefight last year.

The metallic debris and chemical residue appear to be consistent with a type of torpedo made in Germany, indicating the North may have been trying to disguise its involvement by avoiding arms made by allies China and Russia, Yonhap quoted the official as saying.

North Korea has denied involvement and accused South Korean President Lee Myung-bak's government of trying to use the incident for political gains ahead of local elections in June

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cheonan; dprk; koreanpeninsula; northkorea; pcc772; rokn; southkorea; torpoedo

1 posted on 05/07/2010 9:36:10 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
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To: sonofstrangelove
consistent with a type of torpedo made in Germany, indicating the North may have been trying to disguise its involvement by avoiding arms made by allies China and Russia

The loon in NK actually think were gonna believe the Germans sunk a South Korean Warship just for shits and giggles?

Hey ya'll watch this!!!!

2 posted on 05/07/2010 9:39:28 PM PDT by The Magical Mischief Tour
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To: sonofstrangelove

North Korea and Iran acting up at the same time. What’s Bammy gonna do?


3 posted on 05/07/2010 9:43:23 PM PDT by BAW (I will remember in November.)
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To: sonofstrangelove

I am sure we are all surprised. not.


4 posted on 05/07/2010 9:45:42 PM PDT by GeronL (http://libertyfic.proboards.com << Get your science fiction and fiction test marketed)
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To: sonofstrangelove

Test video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV8MF-440xg


5 posted on 05/07/2010 9:46:24 PM PDT by Java4Jay
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To: BAW

zip. muslim boy will do nothing.


6 posted on 05/07/2010 9:46:37 PM PDT by bobby.223
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To: sonofstrangelove
Probe concludes torpedo Triggered Deadly Oil Rig Explosion: report

5/7/10 9:36:09 PM · by sonofstrangelove · 5 replies · 168+ views

Reuters ^ | 5/7/2010 | Jack Kim Methane Gas Bubble sank South Korea ship

5/7/10 9:29:45 PM · by The Magical Mischief Tour · 12 replies · 389+

7 posted on 05/07/2010 10:08:48 PM PDT by bunkerhill7
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To: sonofstrangelove
I find it troubling that a torpedo could be launched and be undetected en-route to it's target.
8 posted on 05/07/2010 10:11:51 PM PDT by bitterohiogunclinger (America held hostage - day 393)
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To: The Magical Mischief Tour

We should should launch a naval barrage with Chinese Shells.


9 posted on 05/07/2010 10:19:50 PM PDT by dila813
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To: sonofstrangelove
Duh.

Now, what is anyone going to do about it?

Nothing. It is open season on civilized men.

10 posted on 05/07/2010 10:49:15 PM PDT by JasonC
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The loon in NK actually think were gonna believe the Germans sunk a South Korean Warship just for shits and giggles?

Or could we think the Germans might have sold the torpedo to
N.K or somebody that might have resold them?


11 posted on 05/07/2010 10:51:16 PM PDT by munin (Enki did it)
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To: JasonC

Bump.


12 posted on 05/07/2010 10:54:17 PM PDT by txhurl
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To: sonofstrangelove

German tin fish? Glad to see a Nato buddy selling these goons arms. /s


13 posted on 05/07/2010 11:26:38 PM PDT by WKUHilltopper (Fix bayonets!)
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I think they are referring to an old “East German” torpedo model.


14 posted on 05/08/2010 4:57:19 AM PDT by WaterBoard
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Well.. the Torpedo was consistent with a type made in Germany.. German Pres. Merkel, strong letter of denouncement from Obammy coming soon
15 posted on 05/08/2010 6:10:09 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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North Korea and Iran acting up at the same time. What’s Bammy gonna do?

Attack Arizona.

16 posted on 05/08/2010 8:34:38 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Judas Iscariot - the first social justice advocate. John 12:3-6)
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