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Submarine Collides With Underwater Object

Thursday, October 7th, 2021

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Submarine Collides With Underwater Object

The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit on July 31. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brett Cote)

The Navy on Thursday said one of its attack submarines recently struck an undisclosed object while submerged in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region. The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) struck the object on Oct. 2. The service said there are no life threatening injuries and the submarine is in safe and stable condition. “The safety of the crew remains the Navy’s top priority. There are no life threatening injuries,” the Navy said in a statement. A defense…

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