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A USN P8 and the HMS Protector have joined the search, think a Chilean MPA has also joined it, but yeah things aren't looking great for it. Given the appalling state of their military however it's not surprising think they were averaging something crazy like only 6 or so hours dive time on the subs in the last decade, while they had other examples like the 42 that sunk in harbour. It must be awful for the families.
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Originally posted by Sparky42 View PostLooks like neither the Navy nor Iridium can confirm the reports of Satellite calls on Saturday, at this stage it's not looking good for the crew.
I've been following the thread on ARRSE...the submariners on there don't seem hopeful...they believe the crew can generate oxygen for about seven days...providing there hasn't been a fire or leakage of hydrogen chlorine from the batteries to contaminate the air.
We're five days in.
If these sounds are from the sub...then shes at 200 metres...with people still alive inside.
Sounds that were detected during the search for a missing Argentine navy submarine did not come from the vessel, the navy said late Monday.
Horrendous.'History is a vast early warning system'. Norman Cousins
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Originally posted by TangoSierra View PostPardon my ignorance, but would they not have an emergency epirb that could be launched from torpedo tube?'History is a vast early warning system'. Norman Cousins
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There is also on some types that are launched manually when the boat bottoms out without power, to mark its resting place. I understand it must be manually launched though. If the crew are incapacitated it remains in its container.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Absolutely horrific situation for the crew and their loved ones.
I'm hoping for a miracle on this to be honest - that nothing at all has been heard is very disconcerting.
Everyone knows the state of the Argentine navy in recent times...
If there's any positive whatsoever in this, it's seeing the British contribution to the search and rescue effort.
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I keep coming on here hoping someone will have posted good news
It's really not looking good for them
God help them
The bouy they deploy for comms...would it be likely to get ripped away in the sea states they're seeing down there?'History is a vast early warning system'. Norman Cousins
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