K-129 (Red Star Rogue)

Enigma · 12-26-06, 03:10 PM

On 8 March 1968, К-129 was lost at sea under mysterious circumstances. Four main theories have been advanced to explain her disappearance: flooding from the induction system while charging batteries on the snorkel, a hydrogen explosion in the batteries while charging, an explosion while launching her missiles, or collision with USS Swordfish (SSN-579).

It's been interesting reading about this incident, and the various theories around it. I was curious what this community thinks happened, or what the most plausible explenation is to her sinking. We're we truly saved from a rogue sub hoping to launch on the US?

12-26-06, 03:10 PM	#1
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	K-129 (Red Star Rogue) On 8 March 1968, К-129 was lost at sea under mysterious circumstances. Four main theories have been advanced to explain her disappearance: flooding from the induction system while charging batteries on the snorkel, a hydrogen explosion in the batteries while charging, an explosion while launching her missiles, or collision with USS Swordfish (SSN-579). It's been interesting reading about this incident, and the various theories around it. I was curious what this community thinks happened, or what the most plausible explenation is to her sinking. We're we truly saved from a rogue sub hoping to launch on the US? __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

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