October 25, 2007
UK inquest into submarine snafu?
The discovery of previously secret documents has lead to calls for a new inquiry into the sinking of a British submarine 56 years ago, killing 75 men.Full article here.HMS Affray sailed from Gosport, Hants, on a routine training exercise in April 1951 but never returned.
It was found two months later 46 miles (74km) south of Portland in Dorset.
National Archives memos show officers were criticised for passing it fit for sea and the Admiralty tried to cover up the circumstances surrounding the loss.
Posted by David on October 25, 2007 10:33 AM
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An inquiry now? Justice delayed is justice denied and the villians and victims are long gone, it's too late.
Posted by: Russell on October 25, 2007 6:23 PM
I agree.
Unless the investigation can produce new information that can improve modern subs so that something similar doesn't happen again, it sounds like a waste of time. It won't bring them back.
Posted by: Circe on November 8, 2007 1:04 AM
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