USS Hartford Nuclear Sub No Longer Seaworthy? Some Seem To Think So...

If you really start doing some snooping around on the web, some are suggesting that the USS Hartford is no longer SEAWORTHY, the its BENT SAIL, the broken welds and other damage have said sub ready for CUT UP and disposal! Those rumors beg the question...can we RISK the lives of the USS Hartford crew trying to LIMP SAID SUB back here to America on the open seas? Can we risk the damage to the world environment if the submarine gets into more troubles in the middle of the open ocean?What would be the cost to the environment, to mankind if (God Forbid) this submarine tried to limp back to America and ended up SINKING to the bottom of the ocean floor? Is the risk worth it, or should we TOW THE SUB BACK?

USS Hartford No Longer Sea Worthy? Formal Request For OPEN INVESTIGATION

Naval Inspector General

Attn: Navy Hotline

Building 172

1254 Ninth Street, S.E.

Washington Navy Yard DC

Take Notice of the nice SMOOTH SEALED surface where the Sail joins the Hull.

Notice the vertical/horizontal alignments...compare this to the new CANT.

Dear Inspector General:

As an Anti-Nuclear environmentalist, I have grave concerns when it comes to all things surrounding the Military/Commercial Nuclear Industry...simply stated, there is more than adequate reason not to trust anything put out in the way of Propaganda from the Nuclear Industry (through NEI) or our government through various and assorted agencies (DOD, DOE, NRC, and yes, the US Nuclear Navy).

It does not take a rocket scientist to realize the horrific collision of the USS Hartford with the USS New Orleans was/is far more serious than the Navy is letting on. The few available pictures of the USS Hartford fast attack submarine show SERIOUSLY broken welds around the sail. The Conning Tower is canted from stem to stern, suggesting that periscopes are no longer working.

Further, it is my own belief and allegation that such a significant collision has impinged upon the reactor cores cooling capabilities. It is my belief that any attempts to navigate the USS Hartford back to America under its own power endanger the crew of the USS Hartford, as well as the citizens of the world, and our environment.

It is therefore respectfully requested that your office open up a FULLY PUBLIC investigation of how the accident occurred, and just what damage has been done to both vessels. This investigation should include inspection of the entire nuclear propulsion/cooling system to assure the safety of the world population. Said inspection should take place after the nuclear submarine has been returned back to America using the same technology used to transport the USS Cole. (see photograph)

World public health, the safety of the grew, and the protection of our world oceans should supercede whatever Middle East Agenda the USS Hartford was carrying out. When already we are hearing rumors of water tight doors below deck being incapable of closing, the Navy cannot and must not needlessly risk lives of our American Sailors.

Respectfully,

United States Citizen

Anti Nuclear Activist

PS,,,what environmental restoration work is underway for the TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND GALLONS OF SPILLED DIESEL, and what took the Superior Officers so long in getting a grew out to deal with that end of this accident.

Vice Admiral William E. Gortney
Rear Admiral Thomas A. Cropper
Rear Admiral Scott E. Sanders
Rear Admiral Scott E. Sanders