BigDog1701a
09-25-2011, 06:37 PM
Well, once again on my way back to Pearl via Johnston Island to top off fuel, we encounter the Dutchman again.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/bigdog1701/SH4/SH4Img2011-09-22_193134_218.jpg
This time we decided to shadow it and see where it led. We picked it up S E of Johnston and followed it nearly 2/3 of the way around the island, along with a Clemson DD that apparently didn't want to get too close. After a while the Dutchman just stopped and sat in one position 'til we got bored and left it behind.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/bigdog1701/SH4/SH4Img2011-09-22_193438_162.jpg
Last known position: 163 degrees, 23 mins W x 16 degrees, 43 mins S. So now this is twice in the same spot and the only place I've run across it.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/bigdog1701/SH4/SH4Img2011-09-22_193134_218.jpg
This time we decided to shadow it and see where it led. We picked it up S E of Johnston and followed it nearly 2/3 of the way around the island, along with a Clemson DD that apparently didn't want to get too close. After a while the Dutchman just stopped and sat in one position 'til we got bored and left it behind.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/bigdog1701/SH4/SH4Img2011-09-22_193438_162.jpg
Last known position: 163 degrees, 23 mins W x 16 degrees, 43 mins S. So now this is twice in the same spot and the only place I've run across it.