CORBIN FOSS/USS CONSTELLATION 10/7/14
October 7, 2014
LATITUDE: 23 34.1 S
LONGITUDE: 71 02.2 W
TOTAL DISTANCE GONE: 632.9
ETA VALPARAISO, CHILE: 10/10/14
WIND: LIGHT SOUTHERLY
SEAS: SOUTHERLY 4′-6′
SKY: OVERCAST
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I’ve seen some posts with Connie listing and dead in the water. Is there an issue? If so, what’s next?
The Connie had a port list off Antofagasta, Chile. A Navy Salvage Team has been on board and fixed the problem. We are currently standing by for weather next 48 hours for storm front to pass before heading to Valparaiso.
Why is the Connie DIW at the present time?
She was being assessed by a Navy Salvage Team off Antofagasta, Chile due to a port list that she developed. A Navy Salvage Team has been on board, found the problem and have fixed it. The Corbin Foss and the USS Constellation are now in safe shelter for a storm front headed their direction the next 48 hours. Once the storm passes, they will continue on to Valparaiso, Chile.
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Dear Mr. Dorn,
Thank you for your comments.
Mary
Could you please give an update on the list of the ship and what the possible cause and next steps are.
We are watching this with great concern.
Respectfully,
Steve Gobbons
A Navy salvage team has been on board and have fixed the problem and the vessel has now been trimmed. However, a weather front has moved into the area, so they are staying in sheltered water until the storm passes within the next 48 hours.