Argentina navy: Missing sub ‘had called to report breakdown’
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42055676
“Argentina’s navy says its ARA San Juan submarine, which has been missing since Wednesday, reported a mechanical breakdown in its last communication.
“The submarine, with 44 crew on board, disappeared 430km (270 miles) off the Argentine coast and no trace of it has been found.
“The vessel surfaced and it reported a breakdown,” naval commander Gabriel Galeazzi said.
Capt Galeazzi spoke of a “short circuit” in the sub’s batteries.
“This is the first time that an official has mentioned the sub encountering mechanical problems.”
“The brother of a crew member had earlier told local media that in a message before communications were lost his sibling had mentioned that the vessel was having problems with its batteries.”
I wonder if this is one of our old fleet type subs.
On the surface and they couldn't just run on diesels? Further, no communications? They would to have suffered a total electrical failure wouldn't they, disabling all comms. It just doesn't make sense.
“The submarine, with 44 crew on board, disappeared 430km (270 miles) off the Argentine coast and no trace of it has been found.”
Spectre.