Why did United Arab Emirates refuse to let British nuclear submarine dock (to fury of crew’s families who had to go to India to see them)? HMS Tireless spent a week in international waters while it sought permission to dock. Diversion meant heartbreak for families who had travelled to the Arabian Gulf hoping to see crew members for the first time in months. One of the Royal Navys nuclear submarines was forced into a 2,000-mile detour when it was mysteriously refused entry into the United Arab Emirates. HMS Tireless spent a week in international waters while it sought permission to dock before deciding to divert to Goa in India. The diversion meant heartbreak for a handful of families who had travelled to the Arabian Gulf hoping to see crew members for the first time in months. A planned change of crew also had to be postponed as the Trafalgar-class sub made its way to India. Some families are understood to be seeking compensation for the cost of flights and a week of accommodation while in the UAE. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2582929/Why-did-United-Arab-Emirates-refuse-let-British-nuclear-submarine-dock-fury-crews-families-India-them.html
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:59:09 +0000
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