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Jeff Head said:

After 22 total strikes from various ordinance, the USS Rentz, her back broken and split in tow, she sinks:

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Remember, this vessel had been emptied of fuel, ordinance, and anything that might have caused secondary explosions. She was also in a watertight Zebra condition.

Still, those OHP frigates proved to be tough old salts.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2016) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zackary Alan Landers participates in a burial-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway preparing for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Theo Shively/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2016) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Alexandria Wolf fires an M4 rifle aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a live fire exercise. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 10, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) recently hit it's half way mark while conducting its Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) for 2016. Theodore Roosevelt is currently moored and homeported in San Diego and is undergoing a scheduled PIA. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul L. Archer/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) heave in a line during a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Holmes/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 12, 2016) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) visit, board, search and seizure team and medical response team depart on a rigid hull inflatable boat to provide medical assistance to a sick crew member aboard the Liberian general cargo ship Fernando. San Antonio is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to conduct maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Mathews/Released)

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PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2016) A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) looks on as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducts fueling at sea (FAS) with the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus of integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Curtis Wilbur, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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STRAIT OF GEORGIA..near Vancouver BC (Sept. 15, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) floats off of the coast of Canada. Shoup is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erickson B. Magno/Released)

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STRAIT OF GEORGIA (Sept. 14, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) participate in a visit, board, search and seizure drill. Shoup is underway conducting routine training exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline/Released)

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SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 14, 2016) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 2 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 prepare to moor Mark VI Patrol Boats together after conducting expeditionary mine counter measures during Valiant Shield 2016 in Santa Rita, Guam. Valiant Shield is a biennial U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps exercise held in Guam, focusing on real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 14, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Evan Koch, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), guides an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, onto a waist catapult on the flight deck. THE SHIP and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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Jeff Head said:

After 22 total strikes from various ordinance, the USS Rentz, her back broken and split in two, she sinks:

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Remember, this vessel had been emptied of fuel, ordinance, and anything that might have caused secondary explosions. She was also in a watertight Zebra condition.

Still, those OHP frigates proved to be tough old salts.

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I did this a many time aboard the ships I served aboard...Many times. I loved the symphony of the UNREP(RAS)..it never gets old..aaarrrvvv!

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MARINETTE, Wisc. (Sept. 17, 2016) Kate Lehrer, sponsor of the future USS Wichita (LCS 13), breaks a bottle of champagne across LCS-13's bow during the ship's christening ceremony. Once commissioned, LCS-13 will be the third naval vessel to honor Kansas's largest city. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin /Released)

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MARINETTE, Wisc. (Sept. 17, 2016) The 13th littoral combat ship, the future USS Wichita (LCS 13) launches sideways into the Menominee River after being christening by ship sponsor Kate Lehrer. Once commissioned, LCS-13 will be the third naval vessel to honor Kansas's largest city. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin /Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 14, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, awaits refueling aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2016) An F/A-18E Hornet attached to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 lands on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is currently conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problems (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission-critical operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kayla King/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2016) An E-2C Hawkeye attached to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Morning Squadron (VAW) 120 lands on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kayla King/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2016) Sailors attached to future USS Zumwalt prepare to recover a rigid hull inflatable boat. Following an October commissioning ceremony in Baltimore, Zumwalt will transit to her homeport in San Diego for a Post Delivery Availability and Mission Systems Activation. DDG 1000 is the lead ship of the Zumwalt-class destroyers: next-generation multi-mission surface combatants. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Rick Moore/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2016) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) fires a Sea Sparrow missile during a missile exercise during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Germantown, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2016) Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) fires a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile to intercept a remote-controlled drone as part of Valiant Shield 2016 (VS16). VS16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging unity at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 18, 2016) A Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) is fired from amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a live-fire exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2016 (VS16). VS16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) fires a rolling airframe missile during a missile exercise during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Germantown, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

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PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2016) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus of integration of joint training among U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Stephen Ware directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, to land on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during Valiant Shield 2016.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ellen Hilkowski/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) A landing craft, air cushion exits the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is currently conducting Amphibious Squadron 8 and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit integrated training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) prepares to receive fuel from the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. Stout, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 15, 2016) Sailors unravel and man the phone and distance lines during a nighttime replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). San Antonio is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Austin/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2016) A MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 departs USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT). PMINT familiarizes Marines and sailors with amphibious operations and to safely execute embarkation training in preparation for future pre-deployment exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Vidana/Released)

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STRAIT OF GEORGIA (Sept. 13, 2016) The Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) steams through waters off the coast of Canada. Shoup is underway conducting routine training exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class/Released)

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