A U.S. Navy Submarine Survived Crashing Into a 'Underwater Mountain'
In 2005, the U.S. Navy submarine USS San Francisco collided with an uncharted underwater mountain while traveling at high speed near Guam, causing significant damage and injuring 98 crew members, with one fatality.
-Remarkably, the submarine did not sink and managed to return to port.
-The incident highlighted the resilience of U.S. Navy submarines and the risks posed by uncharted seamounts.
-Following temporary repairs, the USS San Francisco was extensively refurbished and returned to service.
-An investigation faulted the commanding officer and several crew members for not using updated charts, while others were commended for their response during the crisis.
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