Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Knuckle

A transitory disturbed area which is caused by dramatic maneuvers (sharp turns) of a sub at high speeds. Often the evasive maneuver causes sonar pulses to be returned, and have the false appearance of a submarine contact.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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