It was supposed to detect and destroy Soviet ships, but the American submarine USS Thresher never saw actual action. During a deep dive test in April 1963, communication was lost and the vessel went to the bottom with 129 people on board. The public did not learn about the details of the accident until more than 50 years later.
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