Mike McDaniel: It’s unusual to find current data on ship collisions, but we’re seeing a dramatic increase in ships that look like third world rust buckets

The Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the USS Truman -- the aircraft carrier that had a collision with a merchant ship outside the Suez Canal last week .

The Truman pulled into port at Souda Bay in Crete on Sunday and began repairs.

The damage to the Truman apparently did not affect its combat readiness, and it's electronics were apparently undamaged.

Mike McDaniel is a USAF veteran, classically trained musician, Japanese and European fencer, life-long athlete, firearm instructor, retired police officer and high school and college English teacher. He is a published author and blogger. His home blog is Stately McDaniel Manor ..