81 years ago 337 men of the Royal Navy died in an accident involving one of the most famous ships in the world, and, owing to the exigencies of war, the accident went unreported. But the men who died deserve to be remembered.
The first class of nuclear submarines were a learning experience for the Soviet Navy. The November class boats experienced numerous difficulties and accidents, culminating in what has been described as a potential “Underwater Chernobyl."