The Silent Abyss and the Ghost of K-129
The cold, crushing embrace of the deep
FAQs
What was the K-129 submarine?
The K-129 was a Soviet Golf II-class ballistic missile submarine that sank in the Pacific Ocean in March 1968 under mysterious circumstances.
When and where did the K-129 submarine implosion occur?
The K-129 submarine imploded in March 1968 in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,560 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii.
What caused the implosion of the K-129 submarine?
The exact cause of the K-129 submarine implosion remains uncertain, but it is believed to have been due to a catastrophic failure such as a mechanical malfunction, an onboard explosion, or a collision.
How was the K-129 submarine discovered after it sank?
The wreckage of the K-129 was located by the United States using underwater surveillance and intelligence efforts, including the use of the deep-sea submersible vessel Glomar Explorer during a secret recovery mission called Project Azorian.
What was the significance of the K-129 submarine implosion during the Cold War?
The sinking of the K-129 was significant because it involved a Soviet nuclear ballistic missile submarine during the Cold War, leading to intense intelligence and recovery efforts by the United States to retrieve Soviet technology and understand the circumstances of the loss.
