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Re: HMS URGE
Posted by:
Platon Alexiades
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Date: November 15, 2019 01:49PM
Hello Jim,
I was not surprised that you were in contact with Mr Misson. Since no bows footage have been released by U of Malta, I fail to understand how you come to your conclusion that you see a "higher bow" and how you can see an external torpedo tube? Perhaps you have mistaken the torpedo loading hatch for an external tube? Have you seen the complete film footage? If so, please describe the effect of the mine explosion on the bow? I am sure that when this is released, you will change your mind.
I know Mr Misson is upset because this has debunked his claim of HMS Urge at Ras Hilal but, in time, he will get over it (I hope). I know that some very learned colleagues have been taken by his very blurred sonar photo at Ras Hilal to jump to his side but they can take consolation that these mistakes have happened before.
Best regards,
Platon
I was not surprised that you were in contact with Mr Misson. Since no bows footage have been released by U of Malta, I fail to understand how you come to your conclusion that you see a "higher bow" and how you can see an external torpedo tube? Perhaps you have mistaken the torpedo loading hatch for an external tube? Have you seen the complete film footage? If so, please describe the effect of the mine explosion on the bow? I am sure that when this is released, you will change your mind.
I know Mr Misson is upset because this has debunked his claim of HMS Urge at Ras Hilal but, in time, he will get over it (I hope). I know that some very learned colleagues have been taken by his very blurred sonar photo at Ras Hilal to jump to his side but they can take consolation that these mistakes have happened before.
Best regards,
Platon