Navy, Army: sinking the decommissioned ex-USS Racine (LST 1191) in waters 15,000 feet deep

U.S. Navy: Live fire from aircraft, a submarine, and land assets participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise sink the decommissioned ex-USS Racine (LST 1191) in waters 15,000 feet deep 55 nautical miles north of Kauai, Hawaii, July 12. The sinking exercise (SINKEX) provided participating units the opportunity to gain proficiency and confidence in …