Former skipper of nuke sub still seeking for forgiveness

Former skipper of nuke sub still seeking for forgiveness

SEATTLE, United States - Retired Navy Cmdr. Scott Waddle, captain of the 6,080-ton U.S. Navy nuclear submarine that struck and sunk the Japanese fishery school training vessel Ehime Maru off Hawaii five years ago, speaks with Kyodo News in Seattle on Feb. 9. He said he is still haunted by the memory of the accident and his sorrow and remorse for what the victims and their family suffered has never been faded. (Kyodo)

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