The attack sub USS Connecticut, involved in an underwater collision in the South China Sea... 20

[moon161]

*Previously uncharted seamount

 

[JohnRBaker]

Yes, and when and where will the Captain, the Officer of the Deck and Helmsman be reassigned next?

John R. Baker, P.E. (ret)
EX-'Product Evangelist'
Irvine, CA
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UG/NX Museum:

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It's finding someone you can't live without

 

[bones206]

Just more mischievous Chinese seamounts.

 

[dik]

the Helmsman in steerage, of course.

Rather than think climate change and the corona virus as science, think of it as the wrath of God. Feel any better?

-Dik

 

[monkeydog]

Ahh just another island being formed by the accuser.

https://nationalinterest.org/featur...-challenge-creating-its-own-islands-the-11807

 

[Spartan5]

Yes, and when and where will the Captain, the Officer of the Deck and Helmsman be reassigned next?

Tough to say. We’re in uncharted territory here.

 

[AusG]

The search for MH370 in the Indian ocean showed up plenty of previously unknown features. A steady international program of mapping the ocean floors in more detail would pay both scientific and safety dividends. At the height of the cold war the world cooperated in the International Geophysical Year 1957-1958, so this kind of thing is possible.

 

[RedSnake]

*Previously uncharted seamount

I am still betting on my new volcano...

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.“
Albert Einstein

 

[verymadmac]

I take it then, the USN no longer has any floating dry docks?

 

[MacGyverS2000]

Tough to say. We’re in uncharted territory here.

Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

 

[Alistair_Heaton]

They are saying its a uncharted sea mount.

Similar to most Navy's dry docks are in short supply and those that can take a nuclear boat even fewer.

I think the last big floating dry dock sank and it was 70 years old.

They had one in Scotland in the Holy Loch but that went in the 90's it had been there since the 60's

 

[waross]

Yes, and when and where will the Captain, the Officer of the Deck and Helmsman be reassigned next?

A weather station on the North Slope of Alaska?

--------------------
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Not just a good idea;
It's the LAW!

 

[spsalso]

There's two floating drydocks in San Francisco bay, one at about 500' length, another at about 750'.

They are in sight of one of my favorite imbibing places, but (unfortunately) I am not there at the moment to check on their availability.


spsalso

 

[dik]

from CNN:

"A US nuclear-powered submarine that struck an underwater object in early October had hit an uncharted underwater mountain, an investigation found, forcing it to head from the South China Sea to Guam for repairs.

The USS Connecticut had been operating in the contested waterway when it struck the object on October 2, but it was unclear at the time what it had hit."

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/01/politics/navy-submarine-underwater-mountain/index.html

Rather than think climate change and the corona virus as science, think of it as the wrath of God. Feel any better?

-Dik

 

[Alistair_Heaton]

Well the 7th fleet is well experienced dealing with collisions.

Interesting looking at the floating dry docks out there.

 

[spsalso]

If an American submarine discovered an uncharted seamount, that would make it American territory, just a bit underwater. And, inspired by the brilliant Chinese actions in similar situations, the United States should add a little something to the top of its new territory, like many tons of rock fill. I'm sure the Chinese would be flattered by the US imitating their actions.

We should perhaps name this new American island after the discoverer: Aljilani Island. Has a nice lilt, actually.

Clearly, no one ELSE can claim it, since it was uncharted. Finders keepers!


spsalso

 

[RedSnake]

There are some REAL strange isles in the China Sea, many of them have basketboll fields on them. ;-)
This is not one of the strangest.

But it looks like they are manufacturing anti U-boat Spanish riders here.

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.“
Albert Einstein

 

[1503-44]

Tetrapods for wave erosion protection.

 

[RedSnake]

:-( Can't they be used as SUB obstacle's... ?

Maybe they could be used as obstacle's for pedestrian streets like when someone tries to runover people.
I know that they have tried out different cement obstacle's to prevent trucks and big vehicles to get access.
But they has to be huge to stop a truck with a bit of speed.

Seeing those made me think maybe a tripod designed the right way would be better, if you can make them tumble over and kind of getting stuck underneath the vehicle instead of just being pushed in front or to the side.

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.“
Albert Einstein

 

[FacEngrPE]

We use "high security planters for that,

Empty Weight – 2260 lbs. then you fill it with dirt.

Typical specification
BSI PAS68:2010
Vehicle Impact Test Method and Performance Rating.
1. Vehicle weight: 16534 lbs. (7500 KG).
2. Vehicle speed: 40 mph (64kph)
3. Vehicle angle: 90
4. Vehicle penetration: 9’ - 2” (2.8 m)
5. Footing thickness: 8 inches (203 mm)