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An Australian Submarine Flooded and Was 20 Seconds from ‘Imploding’
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An Australian Submarine Flooded and Was 20 Seconds from ‘Imploding’
Key Points and Summary – The Australian Collins-class submarine HMAS Dechaineux narrowly averted a catastrophic disaster in February 2003 when a seawater hose burst while it was operating at its maximum depth. The rapid flooding of the engine room left the 55-person crew with only “20 seconds” to prevent the submarine from imploding and sinking. This near-fatal incident highlighted the significant design flaws and maintenance issues that plagued…
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