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?

Linton · 12-27-06, 01:04 PM

A book of the same name also exists and a review has been made on this board .A review of it in Proceedings made mincemeat of it.

Enigma · 12-27-06, 02:57 PM

Good call...got soem good 2005 reading out of that.

So, our more senior and experienced folks (ahem, bill..) seem to agree its at best, highly unlikey. I thought as much.

...But wow, what a great tale.

XabbaRus · 12-27-06, 03:41 PM

Pingjockey wrote a good review of it on Amazon.

I might get it from the library but I will not pay money to read it.

Kapitan · 12-28-06, 09:06 AM

K-129 was probably rouge triedc to fire a missile but failed how you can be over 300 miles off course i will never know, i mean did everyones compass fail all at once?

Wim Libaers · 12-28-06, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan

K-129 was probably rouge triedc to fire a missile but failed how you can be over 300 miles off course i will never know, i mean did everyones compass fail all at once?

They were good commies, they all shared the same compass. :p

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

12-27-06, 01:04 PM	#2
Linton Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A book of the same name also exists and a review has been made on this board .A review of it in Proceedings made mincemeat of it. __________________ http://lintonsview.blogspot.com/

12-27-06, 02:57 PM	#3
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Good call...got soem good 2005 reading out of that. So, our more senior and experienced folks (ahem, bill..) seem to agree its at best, highly unlikey. I thought as much. ...But wow, what a great tale. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

12-27-06, 03:41 PM	#4
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Pingjockey wrote a good review of it on Amazon. I might get it from the library but I will not pay money to read it. __________________

12-28-06, 09:06 AM	#5
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	K-129 was probably rouge triedc to fire a missile but failed how you can be over 300 miles off course i will never know, i mean did everyones compass fail all at once? __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/