On April 10, 1963, USS Thresher began what should have been a routine deep-dive test in the Atlantic Ocean. As the submarine approached its test depth, it sent a partial message reporting “minor ...
Capt. Joe Meier spoke for everyone in attendance in Kittery, Maine, on Saturday at a ceremony marking the 62nd anniversary of the sinking of the USS Thresher: “We cannot forget what happened.” Meier, ...
Key Points and Summary - The 1963 loss of the nuclear submarine USS Thresher with all 129 personnel aboard was a pivotal disaster that transformed U.S. Navy safety culture. -The submarine was lost ...