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Old 01-17-2012, 9:28pm   #20
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It's not just patching the hull that would need to be repaired. All of the engines, generators and electrical components that were exposed to sea water would have to be replaced. Considering there are six diesel engines and generators, it may be too costly to repair/replace them as well as any other of the electronics.
But it would make sense to patch it, float it and decomm it in a dry dock. Too much enviromental damage to occur if they scrap it there.
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