The deepest a submersible of any kind has ever descended, the BBC reported in May 2019, was 10,927 meters or approximately ...
In 2003, the HMAS Dechaineux, a Collins-class submarine, nearly sank after a seawater pipe burst near its maximum diving depth, highlighting significant design and operational flaws. What You ...
The dive shattered the previous depth record for the Atlantic, which was held by the Chinese Jiaoling submarine. That sub has explored depths below 7,000 meters, and is still operational today.
USS Puffer launched on Nov. 22, 1942, and on Oct. 9, 1943, during its maiden voyage, encountered an escort destroyer leading ...
With a diving depth of 600 meters and a double-hulled design, Akula submarines present a significant threat to U.S. carrier groups. The Akula III variant, notably the Gepard, is touted as ...
In line with protocol during depth-charge attacks, unnecessary systems, including air conditioning, were shut off. More:Manitowoc is home to the most completely restored WWII submarine ...