USS Scorpian (SSN-589)- Lost 22 May 1968, 99 Men aboard

[RoadKingLarry]

Not much else to add.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Scorpion_(SSN-589)

[230RN]

Did not feel like reading the whole wiki article.  It's an anniversary of a tragic loss --I get that part.

Were you involved?  Help me out, here.  I know one of us --I forget who --was or is a submariner...

[Angel Eyes]

1968 was a busy year for both U.S. and Soviet navies.  USS Pueblo captured by the Norks on January 23, Soviet submarine K-129 lost on March 8, USS Scorpion lost on May 22.  And a fair amount of naval activity around Vietnam.

Some conspiracy-minded folks have suggested that the Scorpion was sunk by the Soviets in retaliation for the loss of K-129, which some figures in the Soviet command blamed on the U.S.  Not saying I buy the theory . . .

[RoadKingLarry]

Did not feel like reading the whole wiki article.  It's an anniversary of a tragic loss --I get that part.

Were you involved?  Help me out, here.  I know one of us --I forget who --was or is a submariner...

The loss of the Scorpian and Thresher are part of the culture and heritage of the Submarine Service.

Lest we forget.

[230RN]

OK, thanks.  Now I'll go back and read it with that in mind.

[freakazoid]

http://www.perch-base.org/Eternal_Patrol.htm
Didn't know that there were two subs lost with the name Scorpion.