![]() Sinking was caused by uncontrolled flooding within the forward part of the ship. The ship had been under construction since August 1965, and was due to be commissioned in January 1970. (Pacific Daylight Time), Thursday, May 15, 1969, the nuclear powered attack submarine Guitarro (SSN-665) sank while tied up to the dock at the Mare Island site of the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard. I shall appreciate your early approval of the report so that it may be printed.Ĭhairman, Special Subcommittee To Investigate the Sinking of the U.S.S. A comprehensive study was initiated pursuant to your instructions and hearings were held at San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard, Mare Island, Vallejo, California, on May 26, 27, and 28, 1969. Guitarro", unanimously approved by the appointed members of the Armed Services Investigating Subcommittee conducting this review. Chairman: Attached is a report entitled "The Sinking of the U.S.S. ![]() House of Representatives Washington, D.C.ĭear Mr. ![]()
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