NAVSEA Remembers Crew of USS Thresher
April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) hosted a Apr. 10 ceremony honoring 129 crewmembers -- 16 officers, 96 enlisted Sailors, and 17 civilian technicians -- who lost their lives onboard USS Thresher (SSN 593) 61 years prior.
NAVSEA staff reflected on the tragedy as well as programs and procedures since established to prevent future casualty.
Built to hunt and destroy hostile enemy . . .
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) hosted a Apr. 10 ceremony honoring 129 crewmembers -- 16 officers, 96 enlisted Sailors, and 17 civilian technicians -- who lost their lives onboard USS Thresher (SSN 593) 61 years prior.
NAVSEA staff reflected on the tragedy as well as programs and procedures since established to prevent future casualty.
Built to hunt and destroy hostile enemy . . .