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Canadian sub crew at fault for fire
An investigation into a fire on a former British submarine that killed a Canadian sailor will blame the crew, according to reports. The Royal Canadian Navy board of inquiry will say they left open hatches that should have been closed. This allowed water to reach the battery compartment, causing a short circuit. A souce told the Mail on Sunday: "It's a mystery as why the submarine was on the surface. "She should have been underwater in those conditions. This looks like a simple case of a drill being carried out." It happened as HMCS Chicoutini was sailing through heavy seas on its maiden voyage from Scotland to Nova Scotia. The vessel caught fire last month west of Ireland days after it was handed over to the Canadian navy. Formerly HMS Upholder, the sub was one of four bought by the Canadian government from Britain for £244m. There were suggestions she had not been refitted properly and that the Canadian Navy could sue Britain for damages. Posted by: Seafarious 2004-11-09 |
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