''K-314'' was a nuclear

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of the Soviet Navy, of the type Project 671 "" (''Yorsh'', meaning

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; also known by its

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of Victor I class). On 21 March 1984, ''K-314'' collided with the

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in the

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. ''Kitty Hawk'' was not significantly damaged but the Soviet submarine could not get underway to proceed home for repairs under her own power. The destroyer stayed on scene for several days before the Soviets could send out a seagoing tug to bring her home. ''Chandler'' offered assistance several times after daybreak but was refused by ''K-314''s captain. The initial collision rolled ''K-314'' onto her back, sparing the sail, periscope and antennas. A second strike broke loose a blade of her propeller which remained lodged in ''Kitty Hawk''s hull. Divers reportedly removed a piece as a souvenir and samples of the submarine's hull coating were examined for intelligence purposes.

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Bellona: Project 671, 671 V, 671 K (Yersy) - Victor-I Class

Bellona: Nuclear submarine accidents
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as K-314 when describing a refueling criticality accident.) {{DEFAULTSORT:K-314 Victor-class submarines Ships built in the Soviet Union 1972 ships Cold War submarines of the Soviet Union Maritime incidents in 1984