Displaying 1 of 1 2006 Format: Book Author: Johnson, Stephen P. (Stephen Paul), 1952- Title: Silent steel : the mysterious death of the nuclear attack sub USS Scorpion / Stephen Johnson. Publisher, Date: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, ©2006. Description: xi, 292 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm Summary: A close-up look at the untold story of the 1968 tragedy describes the Scorpion's final voyage, the discovery of the submarine's shattered hull, and the U.S. Navy's efforts to unravel the mystery. Subjects: Scorpion (Submarine) Nuclear submarines -- United States -- Safety measures. Submarine disasters -- United States. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-279) and index. Contents: Returning to duty -- Weapon system accuracy trials -- Into the breach -- Preparations -- Rota -- The Mediterranean -- The final month -- Waiting in the rain -- The initial search -- Death rattle -- Controversy -- The inquiry -- Trial horse for a new overhaul concept -- Ishmael -- Scorpion phase II operations -- The last investigation -- Officers and crew of the USS Scorpion. Web Site: Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2005003233 ISBN: 0471267376 9780471267379 Other Number: 57594281 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 166903 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 359.9383 Johnson Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
