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Japanese Navy Spots Submarine, Has Flashback to 1945
The Japanese Navy says itâs spotted a Chinese attack submarine off its coast. The 2,000-ton Ming-class vessel was traveling on the surface through a strait about 25 miles off the southern coast of Japanâs main island. It was in international waters but itâs the first such sighting so close to shore. Japan said it doesnât know what the sub was up to and hasnât said whether it plans to seek an explanation from China.Humm, The Ming is a remodeled Romeo class boat based on the German Type 21 U-boat of 1944. The Chinese have about 19 in service. Seems a odd place for a coastal defense sub to be. Posted by: Steve 2003-11-12 |
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