I agree, not that im a military professional, but it makes sence. What I dont get is, if they are out there doing target practice why not tow it back hoist it out of the water and scrap it out for scrap metal? Those diesel engines alone have to be worth a good penny. Why sink it like the ocean is a bloddy garbage basket. I dont get it at all..Couldnt somone get on board and start the beast and drive it to land? Did anyone actually try?