Navy Captain Relieved After Collision In Mediterranean, Says 'Not His Fault'
SAN DIEGO, CA — The captain of a Navy ship damaged during a collision in the Mediterranean has been relieved of command and is facing charges, the Navy announced Tuesday.
Investigators say that the Captain was negligent in his duties -- resulting in the USS Quandry colliding with Exxon Tanker Intrepid.
"It wasn't my goddamn fault," said Captain Williams. "I'm being railroaded for this crap."
The collision occurred 37 miles off the coast of Benghazi. Twelve sailors aboard the Quandry were injured. Two crew members of the tanker were thrown overboard. Their bodies were never found.
As a result of the accident, Captain Jim Williams was relieved of command, and is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
Investigators contend their decision was based upon the fact that the collision “happened on his watch."
“We have always held the Captain at fault in accidents. Hell, if we didn't pin this on the Captain, where would all the finger-pointing stop, at some Admiral or God forbid, the President?…
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