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U.S. Nuclear-powered Submarine of Seawolf-class fast-attack collided with an unknown submerged object while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region


US Navy submarine USS Connecticut involved in underwater collision

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(Oct. 7, 2021): The US NAVY just announced that a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered of Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) collided with an unknown submerged object on the afternoon of Oct. 2, 2021 while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Navy describes the submarine as being in "safe and stable" condition and said it is making its way to port for a damage assessment that could help determine what it struck.

A statement from the Navy's Pacific Fleet said "The safety of the crew remains the Navy's top priority. There are no life threatening injuries."

Two sailors aboard the submarine were treated for what a Navy official described as "moderate injuries" and additional sailors received bumps, bruises and lacerations. "USS Connecticut's nuclear propulsion plant and spaces were not affected and remain fully operational," said the statement.

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US Navy submarine USS Connecticut involved in underwater collision

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A U.S. Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine collided with an unknown submerged object this weekend while traveling through international waters in the Pacific Ocean, according to the Navy.

The Navy describes the submarine as being in "safe and stable" condition and said it is making its way to port for a damage assessment that could help determine what it struck.

"The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) struck an object while submerged on the afternoon of Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region," said a statement from the Navy's Pacific Fleet. "The safety of the crew remains the Navy's top priority. There are no life threatening injuries."

PHOTO: The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut arrives at Yokosuka, Japan, July 31, 2021, for a scheduled port visit. (MCC Brett Cote/U.S. Navy, FILE)
PHOTO: The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut arrives at Yokosuka, Japan, July 31, 2021, for a scheduled port visit. (MCC Brett Cote/U.S. Navy, FILE)

USNI News was first to report the incident involving the USS Connecticut.

Two sailors aboard the submarine were treated for what a Navy official described as "moderate injuries" and additional sailors received bumps, bruises and lacerations.

"The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition," said the statement. "USS Connecticut's nuclear propulsion plant and spaces were not affected and remain fully operational. The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed. The U.S. Navy has not requested assistance. The incident will be investigated."

PHOTO: The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut arrives in Yokosuka, Japan, July 31, 2021, for a scheduled port visit.  (MCC Brett Cote/U.S. Navy, FILE)
PHOTO: The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut arrives in Yokosuka, Japan, July 31, 2021, for a scheduled port visit. (MCC Brett Cote/U.S. Navy, FILE)

Officials said it remained unclear what the submarine struck while underwater. They said it could include stationary objects like a sea mount, an underwater sea mountain, or an object being towed by a surface vessel.

Two U.S .officials said the submarine is headed to the U.S. Naval Base Guam where a damage assessment of the submarine's hull could help determine what the vessel struck underwater.

US Navy submarine USS Connecticut involved in underwater collision originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

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