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FreedomRain

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5. common practice

Reply to UnrepentantLiberal (Original post)

Mon Dec 3, 2012, 06:15 PM

Dec 2012

to put out to sea for hurricanes -- staying in risks sinking (and presenting a hazard to future navigation) as well as "some damage."

At sea, you just keep it pointed in the right direction and your risk go way down.

HOWEVER, last time I had opportunity to look over a chart, North Carolina lay South of Connecticut. Heading toward the storm makes no sense at all.

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New details of HMS Bounty's last hours battling Hurricane Sandy [View all] UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 OP

What a dumbass FARAFIELD Dec 2012 #1

He should have beat feet back up the coast to Maine/NH Old and In the Way Dec 2012 #2

That's the first thing I thought. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #4

This captain was arrogant, reckless and stupid. Vinnie From Indy Dec 2012 #3

Your statement is harsh, but accurate. HooptieWagon Dec 2012 #7

common practice FreedomRain Dec 2012 #5

Common for high-powered Navy ships and freighters. HooptieWagon Dec 2012 #6

can't argue that FreedomRain Dec 2012 #8

The meme is a bunch of romantic rot. HooptieWagon Dec 2012 #9

not sure what meme FreedomRain Dec 2012 #10

Not arguing... HooptieWagon Dec 2012 #11

cool then! FreedomRain Dec 2012 #12

Hey,thanks! HooptieWagon Dec 2012 #13

+1 HonEur12 Dec 2012 #14