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The Day a U.S. Nuclear Submarine Sank… At the Dock

Key Points and Summary: In an embarrassing incident for the U.S. Navy, the brand-new Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Guitarro (SSN-665) sank at the dock while under construction on ...
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Self Destruct Mode: USS Parche Navy Spy Submarine Was Ready for Anything

Key Points: The USS Parche, a modified Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered submarine, was one of the U.S. Navy's most decorated and secretive Cold War vessels. Commissioned in 1974, it transitioned from a ...