[Tallguy]

I've gotta go grab my copy of "Blind Man's Bluff". IIRC, the searchers went to the acoustical recordings after the sub failed to reach port. They were able to get a bearing on the wreckage which ultimately located the wreck (the initial search area was along the subs anticipated track & the sub was not found there).

The torpedo theory was based on 2 things:

1. there was a known problem with the torpedoes carried by the Scorpion, and
2. the sub was pointed toward the Med, indicating a reversal in course.

THEORY: the sub executed a maneuver to rapidly reverse course in the hopes of preventing a warhead cookoff. Torpedoes that suddenly reverse course are a hazard to the attacking submarine so the warhead is designed to disable as a safety measure.

I don't think this was ever proved, but it's the strongest theory they have that fits the available evidence.

[colorado tanker]

My main source on this is Blind Man’s Bluff also, but it’s been a few years since I read it. An outstanding read - highly recommended. My recollection is the Scorpion chapter was well researched and documented.