‘Uncontrollable Flooding’ Caused A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine to Implode

‘Uncontrollable Flooding’ Caused A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine to Implode

Key Points and Summary – The 1963 loss of the nuclear submarine USS Thresher with all 129 personnel aboard was a pivotal disaster that transformed U.S. Navy safety culture. The submarine was lost during deep-dive trials, likely due to a catastrophic piping failure that caused uncontrollable flooding and a loss of power, leading to its implosion. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 11, 2024) – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760)…