The USS Thresher (SSN-593) disaster was the sinking of the first nuclear-powered submarine on April 10, 1963, during deep-diving tests off Cape Cod. A combination of faulty silver-brazed piping leading to flooding, collapsed internal strainers blocking air, and immense pressure caused the submarine to implode after it couldn't surface, leading to the creation of the SUBSAFE program, which revolutionized submarine safety and quality control. #reels #viral #trending #fyp #instagood | Ships & Model

#OTD in 1961, USS Thresher (SSN 593) was commissioned. Thresher was lost with all hands on April 10, 1963 during deep-diving tests about 220 miles east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts - #USSThresher's remains were located about 8,400 feet below the surface on the sea floor. The loss of #Thresher led to the Navy establishing the Submarine Safety Program (SUBSAFE), to provide maximum reasonable assurance that submarine hulls will maintain watertight integrity, and that the boats can recover from unanti

The worst nuclear submarine disaster in United States history happened on April 10, 1963 after leaving the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. https://bit.ly/38tIhxN | WMUR-TV

5.9K views · 130 reactions | On this day 58 years ago, 129 men aboard the U.S.S. Thresher lost their lives in the worst nuclear submarine disaster in United States history. Since then, memorials have been erected in their honor, and new information has been released from Navy officials. https://bit.ly/39QJtcx | WMUR-TV | Facebook