The Most Tragic Submarine Collision in Modern History | USS Greeneville & Ehime Maru

Описание: On February 9th, 2001, a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered submarine — the USS Greeneville (SSN-772) — collided with the Japanese fishing and training vessel Ehime Maru, just off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Within minutes, the Ehime Maru sank to the ocean floor, tragically claiming nine lives, including four high school students.

This video dives deep into one of the most devastating peacetime naval accidents in history, examining the chain of events, human errors, and systemic failures that led to the catastrophe. From the intense pressure of submarine demonstrations to the international diplomatic fallout, we explore the full story behind a moment that forever changed U.S.–Japan military relations.

🔍 Topics Covered:
• What happened between the USS Greeneville and Ehime Maru
• How a routine submarine maneuver turned deadly
• Details of the collision, rescue efforts, and investigation
• The emotional aftermath for the victims’ families
• How this incident reshaped naval safety protocols and military accountability

📈 Why Watch?
If you're interested in:
• Real-life maritime disasters
• Submarine engineering and naval operations
• U.S. Navy history
• International incident case studies

Stories that combine military analysis, diplomatic history, and human impact
…this is a must-watch.

🙏 Never Forget
This video is dedicated to the memory of those lost in the Ehime Maru tragedy — and to the lessons learned, ensuring such a tragedy never happens again.

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📚 Sources & Resources:
U.S. Navy Official Report on the USS Greeneville Collision (via FOIA)
👉 https://www.navy.mil/Resources/FOIA/R...

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Marine Accident Brief – Ehime Maru
👉 https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/A...

BBC News Archive: “US Submarine Sinks Japanese Ship” (Feb 2001)
👉 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/1...

CNN Archives: Coverage of the Ehime Maru Incident
👉 http://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asi...

PBS Frontline: Silent Service (Documentary on U.S. Submarine Operations)
👉 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/fi...

U.S. Navy Submarine Safety & Accountability Policy Overview
👉 https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/SUPS...

Japan Times Retrospective: “Remembering Ehime Maru 20 Years Later”
👉 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202...

🔱 Video Chapters
0:00 - Intro: A Submarine Collision That Shocked the World
4:35 - The USS Greeneville: America’s Nuclear Submarine Power
9:28 - The Ehime Maru: A Japanese High School’s Training Vessel
14:42 - Two Ships, One Ocean: How Their Paths Crossed Near Oahu
21:10 - Civilian Visitors & Risky Maneuvers Aboard the Submarine
28:19 - The Emergency Ballast Blow That Led to Disaster
34:55 - 1:43 PM – The Collision That Sank the Ehime Maru
41:18 - Rescue Efforts Begin: Navy and Coast Guard Respond
48:52 - Aftermath and International Fallout Between US and Japan
59:01 - The Recovery Mission: Raising the Ehime Maru from the Deep

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