US Navy submarine will be out 5 years due to 'poor seamanship'

US Navy submarine will be out 5 years due to 'poor seamanship'

The USS Connecticut is one of just three Seawolf-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines in the U.S. Navy. The highly capable craft will remain out of service until at least late 2026 — more than five years after a critical underwater collision. On Oct. 2, 2021, while navigating international waters near Japan, Connecticut struck an uncharted seamount and sustained significant damage to its bow, sonar dome and ballast tanks. After it was fo…