Coastguards in Plymouth, Devon, issued a stark warning for people to stay away from the sea Photo: US NAVY22 Submarines In Accidents During Past Decade -- The Telegraph
Nineteen major naval accidents have taken place over the past decade, involving 22 submarines.
The majority have involved American submarines.
The USS Minneapolis-St Paul became dangerously close to grounding on rocks in the River Tamar near Plymouth, Devon, and a new report has blamed human failings.
In total, there have been nine American submarine incidents, five Russian, four British, and one Chinese, Canadian, Australian and French accidents.
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Update: US nuclear submarine: decades of disasters -- The Telegraph
My Comment: A sub accident (on average) every 6 months. These are statistics that should make everyone nervous .... especially if nuclear subs are involved.