Soviet submarine K-314
{{Short description|Soviet Victor-class nuclear submarine launched 1972}}
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K-314 was a nuclear submarine of the Soviet Navy, of the type Project 671 "{{lang|ru|Ёрш}}" (Yorsh, meaning ruffe; also known by its NATO reporting name of Victor I class).
On 21 March 1984, K-314 collided with the aircraft carrier {{USS|Kitty Hawk|CV-63|6}} in the Sea of Japan. Kitty Hawk was not significantly damaged but the Soviet submarine could not get underway to proceed home for repairs under her own power. The Frigate {{USS|Harold E. Holt}}, stayed on scene for several days before the Soviets could send out a seagoing tug to bring her home. Holt offered assistance several times after daybreak but was refused by K-314{{'}}s captain.
The initial collision rolled K-314 onto her back, sparing the sail, periscope and antennas. A second strike broke loose a blade of her propeller which remained lodged in Kitty Hawk{{'}}s hull. Divers reportedly removed a piece as a souvenir and samples of the submarine's hull coating were examined for intelligence purposes.{{cite web |title=Why a Soviet nuclear submarine rammed a U.S. aircraft carrier |date=2 April 2019 |url=https://www.rbth.com/history/330178-soviet-nuclear-submarine-rammed-carrier}}
References
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20050908050054/http://www.bellona.no/en/10114.html Bellona: Project 671, 671 V, 671 K (Yersy) - Victor-I Class]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060612210345/http://bellona.no/imaker?sub=1&id=11084 Bellona: Nuclear submarine accidents] (This report incorrectly identifies Soviet submarine K-431 as K-314 when describing a refueling criticality accident.)
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Category:Victor-class submarines
Category:Ships built in the Soviet Union