Argentine sub San Jua

[Sprotyrover]

I was looking at the Argie Navy on Wiki a few months ago,what a complete mess, most of its Fleet is in harbour due to maintenance problems,the Subs are allowed to got to sea one day a year, for crew training,and look what happens when you go to sea in a 'Tub'
I just hope that they can find it and resume the crew.
Oxygen is due to pack in anytime now.

[glosterred]

RN are assisting with the search, which is good to see. Hope this has a successful outcome.

[wing commander]

  Sadly as ex Navy I can pretty much assure you it wont, at this stage it's already a recovery mission I'm afraid.
  As obsolete as that sub was 10 years ago,she is still fitted with various emergency floating sonar becons that can be released in times of trouble.They would have detected those days ago,so I suspect what happened to her was quick and pretty brutal I'm afraid..

[The Red Baron]

  Sadly as ex Navy I can pretty much assure you it wont, at this stage it's already a recovery mission I'm afraid.
  As obsolete as that sub was 10 years ago,she is still fitted with various emergency floating sonar becons that can be released in times of trouble.They would have detected those days ago,so I suspect what happened to her was quick and pretty brutal I'm afraid..

The Argentinian Navy has reported that an explosion was detected in the ocean not long after contact was lost with the sub. So it seems that you are right. Very sad and I feel for the families.

[RedJ]

Better an explosion killing most if not all virtually instantly than them suffocating to death or being crushed under the pressure.

[glosterred]

Argentine navy confirms death of all on board submarine #ARASanJuan based on explosion recorded by Ocean hydrophones near last know location.

Very sad. RIP brave crew

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[BillyStubbsTears]

Better an explosion killing most if not all virtually instantly than them suffocating to death or being crushed under the pressure.

If the hull was breached by an explosion at a depth of 100-1000m which is what the sea depth was at the last reported position, then I suspect the end would have been mercifully rapid.

I've always thought it takes a special kind of bravery to be a submariner. Little chance of escape if anything serious goes wrong.