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Old 9th August 2001 | 01:05
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swashplate

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Hmmmm......

Interesting theory..

"Russian Torpedoes use Hydrogen Peroxide (HTP) as oxidser for engines. Someone must have started engine while torpedo in tube therefor over-rev, causing HTP pipe to burst. HTP reacts with metals creating hugh amounts of Ox - torpedo bursts, causes massive fires in Torpedo bay. All Torpedoes go off, sub sinks"

But sub won't be raised so no evidence!!!

Also, no evidence of premature engine start. Sure, this happened on RN sub in 1955 - but now systems to prevent this...???

Russians claimed US sub collided and showed satelite photo - but V indistinct! Certainly, a collision gets the admirals off the hook.......

5/10 - only a theory until sub is raised!!


Good computer graphics though!!
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