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USS Thresher (SSN-593)
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USS Thresher
(U.S. Navy archives)New York Times headline
April 11, 1963
(Author's collection)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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| Vessel Name | USS Thresher (SSN-593) |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Nuclear submarine - Thresher/Permit Class |
| Owner | U.S. Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 278' / 31' / |
| Tonnage | 3,600
(surface displacement) 4,300 (submerged displacement) |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Nuclear / Turbo / Single Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1960 at Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, ME |
| Date of Loss | April 10, 1963 |
| Reason for Loss | Imploded at 1,500' depth during deep-diving exercises |
| Fatalities | 129 crewmen and civilians |
| Location | 220 miles east of Cape Cod, MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-44 N / 64-57 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 8,400' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Completely broken up |
| Diving Considerations | Too deep for diving |
| Other Information | For more information on the USS Thresher, see Naval History Website and the Naval Vessel Register. |
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