USS Thresher documentary - video

[Altair]

The Legacy of the Thresher documentary about the nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher, the first nuclear sub lost at sea. In 1963, the sub sank 350 km (190 nmi) east of Cape Cod during deep-diving tests, killing all hands on board. 48:32 video.

Previously:

Decommissioning a submarine nuclear reactor - photo
Typhoon-class submarines - photos
WW2 Japanese midget submarine - photo
Submarine set from Hunt for Red October - photo and video
The H.L. Hunley, the first submarine to sink a warship
Submarine rescue chamber - photos

[nova_robotics]

The stories of the Thresher and Scorpion have interested me since I was a kid. So interesting.