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Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:04 pm to LSUJML
Easier (probably safer too) for divers to explore of sitting correctly.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:04 pm to LSUJML
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why does it matter if she’s on her side or upright?
The depth below the surface for diving would change. She’s taller upright.
If she rolled, it’s a recreational fishing reef.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:04 pm to tilco
That was a lofty goal. Hard to get a ship to go down like that.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:06 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Someone on the other side should have waved the tug off, or they should have had 2 on each side if it was really that important to send her straight down.
No sane captain would want to hang out right next to a sinking ship though. All that air coming up if it doesn't fil is bad news.
No sane captain would want to hang out right next to a sinking ship though. All that air coming up if it doesn't fil is bad news.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:06 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Yeah I think she’s probably laying on her port side. She was only going down like 160 feet or something. Wouldn’t have hardly anytime for it to straighten up
This post was edited on 11/11/26 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:08 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
The Oriskany is nice and upright... hopefully the United States managed to right herself as she went down....
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:08 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Might have righted itself when it hit bottom, though
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:09 pm to TigersnJeeps
Its very unlikely. Once it starts to list all the air ends up on the high side the voids. It isnt likely to change orientation with such a short distance to go.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:10 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I guess if they really wanted to it’s not so deep that they couldn’t get some machinery out there to pull her upright.
Insanely expensive and dangerous but it could be done
Insanely expensive and dangerous but it could be done
This post was edited on 11/11/26 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:12 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:possible but unlikely. They already spent a fortune on this.
I guess if they really wanted to it’s not so deep that they couldn’t get some machinery out there to pull her upright.
Insanely expensive and dangerous but it could be done
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:13 pm to Antib551
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They already spent a fortune on this
Worth it though. Thats a proper end for such a storied ship.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:16 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
How much do you think those tugs cost?
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:19 pm to weagle1999
To buy or to operate?
the day rate on a big tug like that is probably $35k a day or so, wild guess.
the day rate on a big tug like that is probably $35k a day or so, wild guess.
This post was edited on 11/11/26 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:20 pm to Henry Jones Jr
In calm sea conditions, this should be visible from the air. I'm hoping for some drone shots soon.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:22 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:The plan was absolutely worth it. A crane coming roll her upright, not so much. That would probably equal or exceed what they've already put in.
Worth it though. Thats a proper end for such a storied ship.
I wish Louisiana would get off their arse and do this. So much iron goes to waste!
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:24 pm to Antib551
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wish Louisiana would get off their arse and do this. So much iron goes to waste!
God yes.
Somebody please help save the snappers! The shrimp mafia would never allow it though.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:32 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:God forbid they cant set their autopilot and have nothing to worry about. The mafias of this state ruin anything that may benefit the public.
The shrimp mafia would never allow it though.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:34 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
What they do these platforms is genocide in book. No different than if the government starting launching missiles at apartment buildings. Most die, survivors float around until they settle in a homeless encampment under the nearest bridge. But theres only so much room so they start killing and eating each other tland the population further declines.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:39 pm to Antib551
Don’t understand why they wouldn’t have gone shallower. If it settled on its port side, it will be awfully deep and hard for divers to get to without a lot of experience
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