American nuclear submarine nearly rammed ship near Canada coast

(as previously reported in Submariners World)

 

A report in America's Navy Times has now revealed an October incident in which the nuclear-powered USS Kentucky nearly smashed into a freighter near the state of Washington in the United States.

The near miss in the Juan de Fuca Strait - between Washington and British Columbia - was averted when a ship's alert captain spotted the submarine's periscope sticking out the water.

The USS Kentucky is also equipped to handle ballistic missiles.

A report from Canada's CBC news said the submarine was changing course 'to avoid a trawler' when it positioned itself in the freighter's path.

The report also claimed that nobody inside the vessel had any idea that they were heading towards the ship.

The CBC News article, quoting Navy Times, adds that submarine commander Joseph Nosse was fired on October 19 for 'inadequate leadership'.