Accidents & Tragedies

HMS Truculent Oil Tanker Collision

The British submarine HMS Truculent collided with the oil tanker MV Daghestan in the Thames Estuary, resulting in the drowning of 64 crew members. The incident occurred during routine exercises in choppy waters, leading to a tragic outcome when the submarine struck the vessel, causing significant damage and rapid sinking. Rescues began shortly after with personnel from both the Royal Navy and local vessels responding to the emergency, but many lives were lost.

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