Oct 5, 2021
Many — but not all — of the accidents involving nuclear submarines occurred in submarines built in the former Soviet Union, including the infamous K-19, which was subsequently dubbed "The Widowmaker" and became the subject of a Hollywood film. After its reactor suffered a loss of coolant, members of the crew — more than 20 of whom died in the next two years — worked in highly radioactive steam to prevent a complete meltdown.
Daniel Keane, ‘Nuclear-powered submarines have 'long history of accidents', Adelaide environmentalist warns’, ABC
