USS Scorpion
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Year1968
Depth3,300 m
Size3,500 tonnes
TypeNuclear submarine
About USS Scorpion
Sank with all 99 crew. The cause remains debated - possibly a torpedo malfunction or Soviet attack. The wreck shows an implosion at great depth. The acoustic signature was detected by underwater sensors.
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