USS San Francisco was one of the first Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarines of the United States, built in 1972 and commissioned on April 24, 1981. It is also the quietest submarine in the US Navy. The bow part of the ship was crushed after hitting a mountain. Photo: National Interest USS San Francisco has a displacement of 6,900 tons when submerged, 110 meters long and 10 meters wide. The train is equipped with a General Electric PWR S6G nuclear reactor with a capacity of 35,000 horsepower, helping it to move at a maximum speed of 61km / h. According to the National Interest, the accident occurred with the Los Angeles-class submarine USS San Francisco (SSN-711), on January 8, 2005. At the time of the collision, the ship was near Guam conducting training and preparing to sail to Australia. At that time, the ship was diving at a depth of 160m and moving at a great speed, more than 48km / h. The impact was very strong. The sailors present in the dining room were thrown into the air. In a 60-minute interview, Brian Barnes, a submariner, recalled: “I just saw people lying everywhere. Glass was broken, dishes were splattered, sailors groaned from their injuries, screamed.” The bow of the USS San Francisco was severely damaged, 30m of the front hull was flattened and exposed to the sea. Water flooded the submarine. The urgent task at that time was to urgently pump compressed air into the ballast tanks of the submarine to help the ship float to the surface. The USS San Francisco has a total of 127 crew members. The collision left 98 people injured and many of them were unable to continue operating the ship. Sailor Joseph Allen Ashley was wounded in the head and later died. Another sailor broke both arms but still managed to open the submarine’s air valve to fill the ballast tanks. Danny Hager, who monitors the submarine’s depth gauge, had a terrifying experience after the valves were opened. “I told everyone that the ship was at a depth of 160m. And I kept waiting, 5 seconds, 10 seconds passed and so on I don’t know how much longer, the ship was still at a depth of 160m. The atmosphere is very calm because everyone is waiting for me to announce that we are preparing to come up.” The problem was that the ballast tanks at the front were broken in the collision. The air escapes to the outside. 60 seconds passed and the ship remained unchanged in depth. Fortunately, the aft part of the submarine began to point upwards as the ballast tanks at the aft were filled with compressed air. Danny Hager now feels less worried: “It feels really relieved when I announce the ship has risen to a depth of more than 152m”. Finally, the USS San Francisco also surfaced, but the journey home is still quite far. Fortunately, the nuclear reactor was not damaged in the impact. The crew steered the ship back at a speed of 16km/h and so to return to Guam, it took the ship 52 hours. Unexpected causes Despite its immense firepower and nuclear propulsion, the USS San Francisco, like all submarines, relies on charts providing data on the topography of the seabed. After the investigation, the US Navy found that the submarine used old charts that did not mention the submarine mountain range in the area of ​​​​the ship’s operation. Meanwhile, other maps warn about this mountain range. The charts used by the crew of San Francisco were provided by the Defense Mapping Agency in 1989. By 2008, a study by the University of Massachusetts showed that images obtained from the Landsat satellite showed An underground mountain range more than 30m above the seabed in the area. However, the US Navy did not update this information to the chart. During the repair, the bow of the USS San Francisco was removed and replaced with the bow of the submarine USS Honolulu, which was about to be decommissioned. USS San Francisco rejoined the fleet in 2009 and served for another seven years. It was later converted into a training submarine. Ship commander Kevin Mooney was reprimanded for this unfortunate accident. Several sailors received medals for their brave actions when the ship was in distress. Only the sailor who died Ashley is inscribed at the Navy Memorial in Washington DC So how could the ship survive the high-speed crash into the underground mountains? In 1963, after the sinking of the submarine USS Thresher, the US Navy established the SUBSAFE program. The goal of this program is to ensure that the hull will remain pressurized in the event of an accident and that it can float. This program makes keeping nuclear reactors safe and making them recover from accidents a top priority. If the ship can surface and the nuclear reactor continues to operate, the crew will have a good chance of survival. USS San Francisco has ensured those conditions. Thus, the fact that the USS San Francisco can “survive the accident” is the result of the dedication and relentless research efforts of the US submarine force.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been troubled this season. Thick eyebrows were injured due to Achilles tendinitis. James was injured by Solomon’s “Rocker” and caused a high right ankle sprain. The regular season was in desperation, and the Lakers lost a streak. Fortunately, they gradually found their shape. They not only defeated the Cavaliers, Magic, Kings and Hornets, but also defeated the hottest Nets, retained their place in the playoffs, and successfully met David. Si returns. This is attributed to coach Vogel. He and the coaching staff Tiantuan created a civilian system to temporarily replace the original Zhan Mei star system to help the team get through the difficulties of no Zhan Wu Mei.

The civilian system is a system that does not rely on a large number of points scored by stars. Players share the ball and perform their duties. There is no player with an excessively high percentage of points. The strongest civilian system in history is undoubtedly the Pistons of Rashid Wallace, Ben Wallace, Billups, Hamilton and Prince. They defeated the powerful F4 Lakers in 2004 to win the championship. . Larry Brown, Sloan, Carlisle, Rivers and Vogel are all coaches known for their civilian system. Vogel’s lineup (George, Granger, Hibbert, David West, Hill and Stephenson) was close to the civilian system when Vogel coached the Pacers. The civilian system of Rogden and Le Ville) is the most famous.

The civilian system is mostly defensive-oriented. This is due to the team’s lack of scoring masters, and the Lakers are no exception. Vogel and the assistants have created a league-leading, solid defense system for the Lakers, which has become the foundation of the civilian system. Most of the players deployed by the Lakers are good at defensive, and Zhuangshen’s joining of the line of fire is even more timely, making up for the loopholes in the expansion of the inside players and the protection of the basket. Even players who are not good at defensive (such as Morris, Harrell and McClemore) can grow and improve. Kuzma, who was often targeted by opponents before, has become one of the core defensive lines. The defensive system is sound and rigorous, with layers of defenses, chasing, blocking and not losing position, ensuring that there are people in front of the opponent, not stealing rashly, driving the opponent into the trap of the sideline and destroying the opponent’s connection. The Lakers have rich defensive strategies, such as man-to-man, area defense, unlimited defense, mixed defense (area mix and match man-to-man), change defense (area and man-to-man switch), etc., with everything and many changes. Master-level defense makes the Lakers the best defensive team in the league, with a defensive efficiency of 106, the league’s first.

The Lakers’ offensive statistics are not good, with an offensive efficiency of only 109.9 (20th in the league), but considering the Lakers’ current configuration, it is already very good.

The Lakers offensive system was centered around Zhan Mei, and Zhan Mei’s injury suddenly affected the entire system, inevitably driving the ducks to the shelves and letting the role players take on the heavy responsibility. But Vogel still created colorful civilian offensives. He tried the twin towers, one big, four small, five small and three guards. It seems messy. It’s not Kong Yiji’s four ways of showing off the word “Hui”. In fact, they are adaptable. , Quite well-organized (Editor’s note: Last season the Lakers built a civilian system around Rondo, defeating the Thunder when James Mei was absent at the same time).

The Lakers use Schroder Jr. as the first ball-holding core. Schroder was originally only good at scoring and not good at organizing. He could not lead the team when he was the boss of the Hawks. He acted as a bench gangster during the Thunder period, and the organization task fell on Westbrook or Paul. After trading to the Lakers, he practiced ball handling, organization, sudden points and pick-and-rolls to share the pressure of James. After James was injured, he became the “number one possession”. Not only did he take on the task of scoring strong shots and becoming the team’s first firepower point, he also had to connect the whole team to sort out the offense and break through the pick and roll to tear the opponent’s defense line. Although his scoring and organization are unstable, he has already played a core performance. According to statistics, during James’ thick eyebrow injury, he averaged 16.8 points, 43.9% shooting (41.4% three-pointers), 7.4 assists, and organized him to focus on sudden points and pick-and-rolls. Of course, his scoring is unstable and the ability to organize break double-teams is not good. The disciplined defensive team, such as the Heat, strangled Schroeder with double-teams, making it misfire.

Fortunately, Vogel made a backup for the ball-holding point and added the core tasks of Caruso, Tucker and Pau Gasol. Caruso and Tucker were originally the “auxiliary control” of the occasional fight against the organization; after Zhan Mei truce, they carried the backbone and assumed the important task of organizing the bench. They can pass the ball and push fast breaks but have a normal vision. Caruso is good at playing pick-and-rolls with Harrell, but he is not creative enough. It is easy to stop the ball in a positional battle. Tucker is better at using his body to open the opponent to make a sudden point. He has a strong ability to break through and finish, and he also has instant passing, but he is not stable enough. After these two partners can cooperate with pistol tactics, complementary corrections, the effect is also good. Vogel also boldly experimented with the lineup, topped three guards, and increased the impact firepower. After Zhan Mei rested, the weight of the Lakers’ pick-and-roll tactics increased, and the guards (Schroder, Caruso, and Tucker) served the pick-and-roll passes for Harrell and Zhuang Shen. In addition, strong and weak side coordination, off-ball screens, etc. gradually increased, and the players patiently conducted the ball and played more teamly.

With the addition of Zhuangshen, the Lakers center allocation overflowed, and Gasol’s position was embarrassed. He gave the starting position to the young Zhuangshen. When Zhuang Shen truce due to a toenail cover injury, Gasol went into battle with a low back, high three-pointer, high and low support, the state came out early, the old cold leg became a scud; in the game against Celtic, his finger was dislocated. Bone fracture, still breaking back to continue fighting, it is awe-inspiring.

Vogel also increased the proportion of Kuzma, Da Mo and Zhuang Shen’s autonomous offensive. Kuzma and Da Mo originally played off the ball. Now Kuzma has increased his singles with the ball, and his big heart three-pointer is even more murderous; Da Mo has increased the proportion of low singles (may be used as a simulation and backup for thick eyebrows ). Zhuang Shen has been reused as soon as he joined. He often plays back singles continuously, ending points with hooks or slam dunks, and he can also receive guards to pass the ball and eat pie. Against the Nets, he defeated his opponent Aldridge.

Vogel actively helped the Sagittarius team get back the feel. The Lakers are unstable in three-pointers and have a low shooting percentage (35.7%, 19th in the league). This is because the offseason is too short and lacks physical fitness. They are forced to use the game instead of training, which affects the player’s feel. The Lakers are hoarding tactical shooters. , Lack of chaos-type shooters. Fortunately, the Lakers promptly added McClemore, who is good at scoring in chaos, and his arrival has a catfish effect on shooters such as Pope and Matthews.

In addition to Jan Mei’s absence during this period, Schroder, Morris, Kuzma and Matthews are also suffering from injuries. Vogel still insists on a long rotation to ensure the team’s fitness and health. Players at the end of the bench such as Kerr, Antetokounmpo and McKinney also get the chance to play, which is much better than coaches who overuse stars and starters.

Vogel is known for his meticulous pre-match preparations. The formations are fully discussed with Kidd, Hollins and Philhandi, etc., to design different preparation plans to deal with different situations. The average difference between wins and losses in NBA games is only 4 points. The formation of troops, on-the-spot command and adjustments of the game process are very important. Zhuge Woge is remarkable, especially the replacement and suspension adjustments are just right, and there are very few abnormal performances. . For example, after Zhuang Shen joined, Vogel cut Gasol’s playing time and increased his internal attack power. On April 11, 2021, the Lakers played against the Nets. Vogel reused new aid Mike Lemo and scored a three-pointer. The opponent beats flowers. Of course, clever women can’t afford to cook without rice. Serious injuries and poor offense have made the Lakers powerless against a team with strong defensive insiders. It is not easy for them to do this.

The NBA coaching bench has a “dual theory”. The idea that the coach talks about in two minutes requires at least two weeks for the players to master it, and two months to use it proficiently. The Lakers have a harmonious locker room atmosphere, teamwork, tenacity, perseverance, and determination. The coach motivates the team and takes the lead in training; the players motivate themselves and encourage each other. After LeBron James and Big Eyebrows were injured, they still clapped their hands and waved towels to boost morale. Locker room leader Dudley coordinated the players’ internal relations. Little Gasol had a small estrangement with the team due to the advent of Zhuangshen, and Vogel and the players comforted him, and did not lead to a locker room crisis. The team atmosphere is the software foundation of the Lakers civilian system, and they can face the challenge of the wounded camp with high morale and determination. (Fansidi)

In the dark, rescuers found a young Chinese man clinging to a wooden door, trembling but alive. It was Fang Lang, one of six Chinese who survived the tragedy and the rescue that later inspired a famous scene in the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster “Titanic”. Titanic was the largest ocean-going ship in the world in the 1910s. It was described as “invincible fish” before sinking in the Atlantic in 1912. Photo: Easyvoyage However, miraculous survival is not the end of their trials. Within 24 hours of arriving at the immigration screening station on Ellis Island, New York, they were deported from the United States for a controversial law banning mainlanders from immigrating in the country. According to the BBC, 6 men disappeared from history to the present day. A documentary film has just been released on the mainland titled “The Six” has clarified their identity and life, 109 years after their fateful trip. The film unfolds the story outside of the legendary Titanic, a story shaped by racism and anti-immigration policies that are gaining special attention following the recent wave of persecution of Asians in the United States. Who are the 6 Chinese survivors? The men were identified as Lee Bing, Fang Lang, Chang Chip, Ah Lam, Chung Foo and Ling Hee. They are believed to be sailors coming to the Caribbean to work. Arthur Jones, British filmmaker and director of The Six, told the BBC that they were known as a group, not as an individual. A ticket listing the names of eight Chinese guests aboard the Titanic. 6 of them survived the shipwreck tragedy. Photo: LP Films The names of the Chinese survivors were on the list of passengers on the Titanic. Articles covering the sinking of the Titanic also briefly mentioned them. However, according to historians and researchers, unlike other survivors who had been praised by the media, this group of Chinese people was vilified for their anti-Chinese views in the West in the early 20th century. For example, in a report published a few days after the sinking, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle called the Chinese survivors “creatures” that rushed into the lifeboats “at the first sign of danger. and hide under the seats. However, research by the documentary production team shows that this claim is false. They built a replica of the Titanic’s lifeboat and found that it was impossible for the Chinese men to hide underneath without being spotted. “I think, we see the same thing today. We are seeing immigrants turned into scapegoats,” commented director Jones. Lifeboat took survivors away from the sinking area of ​​the Titanic in April 2012. Photo: Easyvoyage Other media have even accused the Chinese of dressing up as women in order to be given priority on boarding the lifeboats. But Tim Maltin, the Titanic historian, says there is no evidence that the survivors of the Chinese had either stowed away or disguised themselves as women. Mr. Maltin believes, these are stories made up by the press and public opinion after the event. Rumors may stem from the stigma attached to many male survivors, as the vast majority of the general public believes that women and children should be given priority in the rescue. According to the historian Maltin, Chinese men tried to help other survivors. Fang Lang, who tied himself to a floating door in the sea, later steered the lifeboat that helped bring many people to safety. What happened to them after the crash? Rejected by the US, six Chinese men were sent to Cuba. They quickly made their way to England, where there was a shortage of sailors as many British sailors enlisted in World War I. (From left to right) Three of the Chinese guests who survived the tragedy with the Titanic were Ah Lam, Fang Lang and Ling Hee. Photo: LP Films Chang Chip became more and more ill after the fateful night and eventually died of pneumonia in 1914. He was buried in an unmarked grave in a London cemetery. The remainder worked together in Britain until 1920, when the country experienced a post-war recession and anti-immigrant sentiment surged. Some are married to British women and have children. However, anti-immigrant policies force them to leave the country without notice, leaving their relatives behind. “It’s not their fault. All these families have been divided because of politics, which they really don’t have any control over,” said director Jones. Lee Bing immigrated to Canada, while Fang Lang, after taking a train between Britain and Hong Kong for many years, became a citizen of the United States, the country that once rejected him. Similarity between history and today Tom Fong, son of Fang Lang was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA almost half a century after the sinking of the Titanic. His family surname has many different spellings in English. For decades, Fong was unaware of his father’s experiences aboard the legendary ship, dubbed “unsinkable”. “My father never mentioned it. At least not to me or my mother,” said Fong. Tom Fong was not told by his father – Fang Lang about what he experienced. Photo: LP Films Mr. Fang died in 1985, at the age of 90. Only 20 years later, his son was revealed by a family member that the father had survived the terrible shipwreck. Fong thinks his father may have kept it a secret because of his hurt and discrimination. “There was a lot of information saying that they were sneaking under the boat and disguised as women … stories like that were widely spread at that time,” Fong stressed. As The Six’s team traces the descendants of survivors, many of them still hesitate to share stories of stigma that family members experienced a century ago. Over the past 100 years, the hostility suffered by the six Chinese survivors has been eerily repeated in the midst of anti-Asian racism arose in today’s pandemic scene. In the US alone, there have been thousands of abuse cases reported in recent months, ranging from spit, verbal harassment to violent assault. Fong decided to share his family’s story in the hope that everyone will learn the truth about the Chinese survivors of the Titanic disaster and reflect on current events. “Because if you don’t know history, it will repeat itself,” he asserted.