Scorpion-5

Time based on hydroacoustic events of the Scorpion sinking recorded at the Canary Islands. Source: Supplementary Record of Proceedings of Court of Inquiry by commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

1859:35: Torpedo warhead explosion on port side of middle of sub causes rapid flooding of control room and other areas amidships. Water passes through access tunnel to reactor and auxiliary machinery room.

1901:06: Torpedo compartment bulkhead collapses, causing rapid flooding.

1901:10 Engine room bulkhead collapses aft into engine room, causing 85-foot stern section of submarine to telescope forward into auxiliary machinery and reactor compartments.

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