Initially they blamed a faulty pipe weld (some reports are still classified) but new theories revolve around electrical failure of the coolant pumps.
Back in 1963 they did not want to assume (or publicize) that there was any fault with the sub’s reactor or engineering design.
@Peacoat the loss of USS SCORPION is shrouded in even more mystery and intrigue!
@thor, can you identify the men in that Thresher photo?View attachment 227733 View attachment 227734
Collection of deck jackets seen worn by crew on the conning tower of ill-fated sub USS THRESHER (jackets appear to have official USS THRESHER patches sewn on the chest)
Unfortunately I can only be sure (reasonably sure) that the photo of USS THRESHER shows her commanding officer, LCDR John Harvey. He took command in Jan. 1963 (relieving former CO, Commander Dean Axene) just 3 months before her tragic sinking.@thor, can you identify the men in that Thresher photo?
My Great-uncle was on it. I’m wondering if he might be pictured.
"My ears are cold"View attachment 238727 View attachment 238728
...and the Chief in his khaki uniform (with CPO cap!)...
His ears are cold, but the rest of him looks pretty cool"My ears are cold"