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50 Years Ago: 7 Connecticut Men Died In Worst Ever Submarine Disaster

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Seaman David A. Wasel. Credit: U.S. government
This article was written by Patch columnist Philip R. Devlin.

The USS Thresher, while conducting deep water test dives 200 miles east of Cape Cod, lost power and imploded in 8,400 feet of water. All 129 men aboard were killed instantly

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