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| Great Sage of the Sea Posts: 853 | Subject: 5-17/18 history Pacific 05/17/84: A fire breaks out aboard the USS Guitarro (SSN-665) during a training exercise 65 miles northwest of San Diego, California,near San Clemente Island. Officials said that the fire originated in the submarine's battery well due to high heat from electrical discharge on one of the cells. A sailor making rounds discovered heat, steam, and a glow emitting from the battery well when he opened a well hatch. The submarine headed for port and the crew had the fire under control but still burning when the submarine arrived. Pacific 05/17/89: The USS Helena (SSN-725) is towed nearly 1,000 miles from Midway Island to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, after its reduction gear fails, rendering its propeller inoperable. | ||
