Synopsis

When the crew of a contemporary submarine receives the order to submerge, they may find some reassurance in knowing that no US vessel has been lost in almost four decades—a stark reality given the common saying that the ocean presents a more unforgiving challenge than even space itself. The lessons learned from past tragedies have not faded and remain a powerful impetus for the Navy’s relentless pursuit of ever-better preventative measures. We will delve into submarine disasters to understand th