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Continuing, updated coverage of the collision of the USS Greeneville and the Japanese training vessel Ehime Maru

The submersible Scorpio II took video images of the wreck of the Ehime Maru, 2,003 feet below the ocean’s surface. Navy video images

Greeneville officers to face highest-level court inquiry
The captain of the USS Greeneville, its executive officer and the officer of the deck will go before a court of inquiry on Thursday at Pearl Harbor and face the Navy's highest form of investigation.

Civilians' names break the surface
Yesterday, the Navy released the names of the civilian guests aboard the Greeneville when it burst out of the water and crashed into the Ehime Maru fishing vessel, leaving nine missing as the Japanese ship sank.

Admiral tells court to scrutinize collision
The three officers from the submarine USS Greeneville now facing a court of inquiry will be subjected to the U.S. military's most serious investigative body, in what will amount to a public trial of those considered most responsible.

Accidents devastate military families
In homes of about 53,000 active military personnel and their families stationed here, and for thousands of retirees and people who know those involved, two recent deadly military accidents have been heartbreaking.

Couple extends sympathy to those involved in accident
Susan and Michael Nolan said they were "innocent bystanders" who had joined the Greeneville excursion to learn about Navy subs. Here is a letter from them offering their sympathies to survivors and families and friends of the victims.

Incident may harm Okinawa presence
A thorough investigation of the USS Greeneville accident and swift action would prevent long-term damage to the Navy's credibility and U.S.-Japan relations, military experts say.

Chronology of tragedy at sea
Video of the sunken Ehime Maru
A Tribute to the Missing
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