Originally Posted by
jolihokistix
Really grim news, but 'some crew members'...?
From ORAC's link above: "Seven captains of the first rank and two Heroes of Russia". Why were they aboard, I wonder?
Originally Posted by
Tankertrashnav
If this was important research I assume that all those senior officers were there as observers/participants in the research and not involved in the actual command of the boat.
The Sultan - an outrageous comment, and one whose sentiments I am sure would not be shared by US submariners.
Agree with TTN's first point, plus the submarine concerned allegedly has an all officer crew, which in turn suggests the need for someone fairly senior to be in command.
Turning to TTN's second point, I would go even further and say "any submariners".
Jack