K-141 Kursk
LocationBarents Sea
Year2000
Depth108 m
Size23,860 tonnes
TypeNuclear submarine
About K-141 Kursk
Russian nuclear submarine that sank during exercises. A torpedo explosion triggered a larger blast. 118 crew died. Russia initially refused foreign help. 23 sailors survived the initial blast but died before rescue.
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