9,100-Ton US Navy Nuclear Attack Submarine USS Connecticut SSN-22 Smashed Into a Seamount at High Speed and Has Been Under Repair for 5 Years

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According to military analyst Sean Spoonts, the U.S. Navy nuclear attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) sustained severe damage to its nose section, ballast tanks, and sonar after striking a seamount in the South China Sea in October 2021. The nuclear power plant remained undamaged. The submarine has been undergoing repairs at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, with completion now expected in summer 2027. Delays stem from spare part shortages for the aged Seawolf class, shipyard maintenance backlogs, strict security protocols, and the inclusion of routine upgrades.

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Completion estimates rely on Navy scheduling projections, and any potential extension of the submarine's service life depends on future post-repair sea trial performance.