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Why the USS Scorpion (SSN 589) Was Lost: The Death of a Submarine in the North Atlantic,Used
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In their official report of 29 January 1970, the SCORPION Structural Analysis Group (SAG), which included the Navy's leading experts in submarine design, submarine structures, and the effect of underwater explosions, advised the Navy Court of Inquiry (COI) that the US nuclear submarine SCORPION was lost on 22 May 1968 becase of the violent explosion of the main storage battery.The COI disregarded that assessment and concluded SCORPION was lost because of the "explosion of (a) large charge weight externalto the submarine's pressure hull." That erroneous conclusion which, by default, has become the Navy's explanation for the tragedy, contributed to the conspiracy theory that SCORPION was sunk by a Soviet torpedo.This book includes six letters sent to the Navy from 2009 to 2011. These letters provide the results of the first reanalysis in 40 yeears of acoustic detections of the loss of SCORPION. This reanalysis confirms the 1970 SAG batteryexplosion assessment and provides important new information on the loss of SCORPION.The author was the lead acoustic analyst at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) for 42 years, ending in 2007. ONI did not receive any SCORPION acoustic data until the author provided it in October 2009.The book includes a prologue signed by 96 members of the Scorpion families asking the Navy to bring forth further information on the causes of the tragedy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Why the USS Scorpion (SSN 589) Was Lost'? A: The book discusses the loss of the USS Scorpion submarine, focusing on the findings of the SCORPION Structural Analysis Group and the controversy surrounding the cause of its sinking.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Bruce Rule, who served as the lead acoustic analyst at the Office of Naval Intelligence for 42 years.
- Q: What significant findings does the book present? A: The book presents a reanalysis of acoustic detections related to the SCORPION's loss, confirming the 1970 assessment that it sank due to a battery explosion.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 74 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Why the USS Scorpion (SSN 589) Was Lost' published? A: The book was published on October 31, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in naval history? A: Yes, the book is categorized under naval history and provides insights into the events surrounding the USS Scorpion's disappearance.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Are there any personal accounts included in the book? A: Yes, it includes a prologue signed by family members of the Scorpion crew, urging the Navy to release more information about the incident.
- Q: What kind of analysis does the author provide in the book? A: The author provides a detailed analysis of acoustic data related to the SCORPION's sinking and critiques the conclusions drawn by the Navy Court of Inquiry.