There was no major incident officially designated as the “USS Wichita submarine disaster.” The heavy cruiser USS Wichita (CA-45) served with distinction in World War II, primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean... Read more »
The sinking of the Kursk, an Oscar II-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, in the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000, resulted in the deaths of all 118 crew members. The tragedy stemmed... Read more »
Catastrophic events involving submersible vessels, whether military or civilian, encompass a range of potential causes including collisions, fires, explosions, flooding, and structural failures. The loss of the USS Thresher in 1963 exemplifies... Read more »
The loss of the USS Thresher (SSN-593) on April 10, 1963, represents a pivotal moment in submarine safety and naval history. This tragic event, occurring during deep-diving trials approximately 220 miles east... Read more »
The catastrophic sinking of the Russian submarine K-141 Kursk in the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000, resulted in the tragic loss of 118 crew members. While the entire crew perished, a... Read more »