The Vanguard II: A Broken Home

The Vanguard II: Broken Home

by Tristan Schreck

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The Vanguard II was a nuclear-powered submarine that was lost at sea in 1963. The submarine's disappearance is one of the most enduring mysteries of the Cold War.

The Vanguard II was built at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine was launched in 1960 and commissioned in 1961. The Vanguard II was one of the first submarines to be equipped with the Polaris missile system. The Polaris missile was a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile that could be launched from a submerged submarine.

On January 10, 1963, the Vanguard II left the Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut for a patrol in the Atlantic Ocean. The submarine was scheduled to return to New London on February 19, 1963. However, the submarine never returned.

The Navy launched a massive search for the Vanguard II, but no trace of the submarine or its crew was ever found. The Navy's investigation into the disappearance of the Vanguard II concluded that the submarine had been lost in a catastrophic accident.

There are many theories about what happened to the Vanguard II. Some believe that the submarine was sunk by a Soviet submarine. Others believe that the submarine was destroyed by a malfunctioning Polaris missile. Still others believe that the submarine was lost in a freak accident.

The truth about what happened to the Vanguard II may never be known. However, the submarine's disappearance is a reminder of the dangers of nuclear weapons and the risks that are involved in operating nuclear-powered submarines.

The Crew of the Vanguard II

The Vanguard II had a crew of 129 officers and men. The crew was led by Commander James F. Caldwell. Caldwell was a 42-year-old veteran of World War II and the Korean War.

The crew of the Vanguard II was a highly trained and experienced group of men. The crew members had spent years preparing for their mission. They were confident that they could complete their patrol safely and successfully.

However, the crew of the Vanguard II never made it home. The submarine disappeared without a trace, and the crew members were never seen again.

The Legacy of the Vanguard II

The disappearance of the Vanguard II was a major tragedy. The submarine was one of the most advanced submarines in the world, and its loss was a major blow to the United States Navy.

The disappearance of the Vanguard II also raised serious questions about the safety of nuclear-powered submarines. The Navy's investigation into the disappearance of the Vanguard II concluded that the submarine had been lost in a catastrophic accident. However, the Navy's investigation did not determine the cause of the accident.

The disappearance of the Vanguard II is a reminder of the dangers of nuclear weapons and the risks that are involved in operating nuclear-powered submarines. The submarine's disappearance is also a reminder of the sacrifices that the men and women of the United States Navy make in service to their country.

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The Vanguard II: Broken Home

by Tristan Schreck

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5849 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	302 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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