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Another data point to imagine the depth: USS Thresher imploded at a depth of 1,300–2,000 ft. The implosion took 0.1 seconds. That was a ship of ~3500 short tons
by Argorak 13y ago
Another data point to imagine the depth: USS Thresher imploded at a depth of 1,300–2,000 ft. The implosion took 0.1 seconds. That was a ship of ~3500 short tons of mass.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Thresher_%28SSN-593%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Thresher_%28SSN-593%29
- huxley 13y agoThe Thresher eventually sank to 8400 feet. According to this article: http://www.navytimes.com/article/20130404/NEWS/304040021/50-years-later-look-what-really-sank-Thresher http://www.navytimes.com/article/20130404/NEWS/304040021/50-... the Thresher likely imploded after sinking to 2400 feet, "the water-ram produced by the initial breaching of the Thresher's pressure hull at 2,400 feet entered the pressure hull with a velocity of about 2,600 mph" 129 crew died, it was the worst submarine disaster in history (also the first nuclear submarine to have sunk).