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USS Connecticut hit ‘uncharted seamount,’ investigation concludes

By Mike Brest
Published November 2, 2021 2:31pm ET
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USS Connecticut hit ‘uncharted seamount,’ investigation concludes
A U.S. Navy nuclear submarine crashed into an “uncharted seamount” last month, an investigation uncovered. The results of the investigation into the USS Connecticut‘s collision in the Indo-Pacific region, first reported by USNI News on Monday, have been submitted to U.S. 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, who will review and determine if punishment […]

A U.S. Navy nuclear submarine crashed into an “uncharted seamount” last month, an investigation uncovered.

The results of the investigation into the USS Connecticut‘s collision in the Indo-Pacific region, first reported by USNI News on Monday, have been submitted to U.S. 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, who will review and determine if punishment is necessary.

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