Globexanter wrote:That is easy; we could've easily been on guard duties when the problem happened (but, do they even arm guards these days?).
the task of guarding the submarine bases itself is not performed (typically) by the personnel of the ships in question especially during an inspection of the vessel when all hands will be showing off just how shiny they can be
Dododecapod wrote:I'm not sure about British vessels, but my understanding is that on US boats the senior enlisted man on duty carries a handgun for purposes of enforcing discipline (i.e. arresting submariners who have broken the law). There are also weapons lockers for use in boarding/antiboarding actions. Either case could be where the weapon came from.
however in both cases a lowly crewman (or so rumours are abound) will not have access with extra security on the weapons hold if civilians will be visiting
dunno though it may be a more senior figure but I can't say I've ever heard of that occurring
Lordieth wrote:Do gypsies often curse submarines? That would be quite a story.
well think of all the copper wiring you could lift from such a thing