Hard to tell Amos. The sonar has always been, to me, the toughest to explain and the idea the op was "distracted" by civilians ain't gonna' wash. did he report to the OOD or Captain that he had a contact at any time? If so, what of the OOD and Captain re: being more meticulous in the scope check. Was it a twice around as first stated or just a cursory check? They needed to be sure anyway, but a report of a sonar contact should have made them extremely careful.

Nine men dead.

Spaw