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Mystery of the Scorpion sinking remains unsolved
The 1968 loss of the USS Scorpion and the 1963 Thresher disaster remain unclear. A CIA salvage of a Soviet submarine's wreckage sparked questions about methods and motives. Navy investigations ruled out collision or sabotage, noting the Scorpion's depth and reactor reliability amid lingering mystery.
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