USS Scorpion SSN-589
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txoilgas
N 35° 05.807 W 032° 31.635
25S E 543088 N 3883878
USS Scorpion was lost at sea with all 99 crewmembers.
Waymark Code: WM5X95
Location:
Date Posted: 02/23/2009
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I served on the USS Scoprion for 2 years. When the Scorpion was lost I had served with about one third of the crew that was lost.
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Date of Shipwreck: 22 May 1968
Type of Boat: Submarine
Military or Civilian: Military
Cause of Shipwreck: Many theories but no facts.
Accessibility:
Not accessible due to nuclear material at site.
Diving Permitted: Not Listed
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