I spent 28 months aboard a usn ssn during the late 70's. One of the most scarcest time aboard the boat was reactor scram. At least once a
week we would have a reactor scram, the boat would be sinking deeper
and deeper while trying to get the reactor back on line.Just like the thrasher, but we did have a emergency blow system that would put us on the surface, but we didnt always want that, (easy target).It's a
helpless feeling seeing the depth gauge read 900 ft, 1000ft, 1100 ft
finally a reactor, and were on our way. Hope the newer clases are more relaible. |