At least one came within 25 feet of the American boat, and Chinese sailors used hooks to try to snag cables the Navy boat was using to tow sonar equipment designed for antisubmarine warfare.

• 至少一艘船只靠近“无暇”号25英尺，中国船员试图勾挂海军反潜拖曳式声纳设备的钢缆。