Check out the date for the day ship was launched it april 1971. That is more than 30 years old. What kind of technology are you talking about ? The US Navy was probably about to get rid of the ship altogether. I know someone in Indian goverment must have made some good money over the deal. As you know defense itself is the biggest business in the world.
RE:Why so old!! 40yrs
by alok tiwari on Jan 18, 2007 01:09 AM Permalink
the ship may be old but it is still in a class that we haven't had. it represents a quantum jump for our navy in terms of capability. all three of our aircraft carriers have been similar used ships. that does not mean they were not useful. once we begin operating that class of ship maybe we would go on to build our own or buy some more contemporary ones. that is a done thing.
I guess getting this used ship from US could be a good idea for a short term. To gain advantage, you need to have technology which is yours and has a distinct advantage over superior. We need to focus on indigenous tech. if we need stronger border protection. BIg is good sometimes, but not alwasy the best move.
Date Where Events June 28, 1971 off Guantanamo Bay, Cuba A steam valve in TRENTON's number two engine room ruptured, killing four sailors instantly and severely injuring six others. The injured men were "medevaced" first to Guantanamo Bay and thence to the burn ward of the Army Hospital at Fort Sam Houston, TX. There, two of the six subsequently died as a result of their injuries.
TRENTON returned to Guantanamo Bay for interim repairs and then made her way back to Norfolk on one engine, arriving on July 6, where repairs were completed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. January 17, 1977 Barcelona, Spain An LCM-6 from TRENTON carrying marines and sailors from shore back to TRENTON and USS GUAM (LPH 9), collided with a merchant vessel which was entering the port of Barcelona. The LCM-6 capsized. 49 servicemen were killed in the accident. April 27, 1981 Alexandria, Egypt During a five-day port visit, the USS TRENTON and USS JACK (SSN 605) are slightly damaged when the JACK, moored alongside, surges against the TRENTON in a sea swell.
RE:ACCIDENTS with USS TRENTON
by on Jan 18, 2007 01:40 AM Permalink
All ships have deaths and accidents. It's dangerous work being on ship. You need to get out more and understand how things work
RE:Awesome
by sarath chandra on Jan 17, 2007 11:21 PM Permalink
Its just an addition to fleet..that too by way of buying an exisitng US ship..we can boast abt stronger navy..but it would be great...when we start building our own..and US buying from us
RE:Awesome
by drphalaksh walishetty on Jan 18, 2007 12:48 AM Permalink
ridiculous, god knws whoes pockets are warm now? imagine if v hav a war with americans, they will just allow the ship to sail for few days it might sink itself
RE:Awesome
by drphalaksh walishetty on Jan 18, 2007 12:48 AM Permalink
ridiculous, god knws whoes pockets are warm now? imagine if v hav a war with americans, they will just allow the ship to sail for few days it might sink itself
