"Charles Momsen" wrote:
....... The Knox class was the first
class designed to withstand the blast of nuclear depth charges.

I dunno if I'd take that statement too seriously. As a strategic
countermeasure to the Soviet Navy's overwhelming number of subs at the
time, they were designed to deliver nuclear depth charges with a
possibility of surviving. The InSurv board had quite a lot to say on
the matter.

..... Here's an
interesting incident:

http://216.230.103.132/oralhistory/T/train.htm

Pictures too! The VDS brought the commies to their knees.

A comment to definitely not take seriously.
Great story though... still being talked about when I was in... thanks
for the link!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King (ex-BT1 (SW))