Historical Events tagged with "k19"
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Military & Warfare
K-19 Submarine Experiences Reactor Failure
July 4th, 1961 63 years ago
The Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-19, during its maiden voyage, faced a catastrophic reactor coolant loss. The crew managed to stabilize the situation through emergency repairs; however, the exposure to radiation resulted in severe health issues, with 22 crew members succumbing to radiation poisoning over the subsequent two years.
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