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

38K views · 348 reactions | The U.S.S. Thresher was once the U.S. Navy's latest, most advanced nuclear submarines used during the Cold War. As naval conflict moved beneath the water's surface, this "queen of the ocean" moved to the frontlines of attack. Today, this mighty vessel lie in shreds at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. What caused this disaster? Watch #AbandonedExpeditionShipwreck tonight at 10p ET on #ScienceChannel. | Science Channel | Facebook

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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