Underwater Mountain Collision: In 2005, the USS San Francisco, a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine, collided with an uncharted undersea mountain at high speed near Guam. The impact severely damaged the submarine's forward section, injured 98 crew members, and resulted in the tragic death of Machinist’s Mate Second Class Joseph Allen Ashley.

-Despite the damage, the crew managed to surface and navigate the submarine back to port, showcasing remarkable skill and resilience.

-An investigation revealed that outdated charts contributed to the incident, leading to disciplinary actions against the commanding officer and some crew members. Others were commended for their efforts in preventing a greater disaster.

We hear a lot about how well-built and state-of-the-art U.S. Navy submarines are, with many experts telling us they are the best on the planet.

Back in 2005, a U.S. Navy attack submarine was put to the test when it smashed into what many would call an 'underwater mountain'.

As crazy as it sounds, the submarine did not sink and was able to get back to port. Here is what one expert explained about the incident and his analysis of how the sub made it home.

Typically, it is fighter and bomber pilots who need to be concerned with mountains – especially while flying in conditions with low visibility. Tragically, it was back in January, 2022 that a South Korean Air Force pilot was killed after his F-5E fighter jet crashed into a mountain south of Seoul due to poor visibility.

Yet, it isn’t just the “flyboys” who need to watch out for mountains.

Back in 2021, a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered........

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