Fire at Sea - The Tragedy of the Soviet Submarine Komsomolets Пожар на море. Трагедия советской подводной лодки "Комсомолец"

Издание на английском языке
The book is a detailed investigation and analysis of the events surrounding the Komsomolets submarine accident. It describes in detail the crew's training, the course of rescue operations, the firefighting, and the aftermath of the disaster. The reader learns about the technical features of the vessel, the actions of the command, and the fates of the deceased sailors. The book also examines controversial issues related to the design and operation of the submarine, and provides the results of examinations and conclusions of specialists. In addition, it contains materials on other tragedies and unique information on the design of submarines.
This work is an important source of information for those interested in maritime safety, the history of underwater technology, and lessons learned from emergency situations.

Content
List of Illustrations
Editor's Preface
Preface
Introduction: Looking For Truth
1. Crew Readiness
2. Preparations for the Cruise
3. The Cruise
4. Fire!
5. "Damage Control Alarm!"
6. Surfacing
7. Signal No. 6 [Distress Signal]
8. "Connect Up to the Stationary Emergency Breathing System!"
9. Who Discharged the Air-Foam Fire Extinguisher System?
10. List Control
11. Fire in Compartment Five
12. "Shut High-Pressure Air Subgroup Valves!"
13. Reconnaissance by the Division Commander
14. Secret Documents - To the Rescue Chamber!
15. The First Victims
16. The Fight Against Listing Continues
17. "No Flooding!"
18. "Explosions Observed!"
19. "Prepare to Abandon Ship!"
20. The Life Rafts
21. The Rescue Chamber
22. The Results of this Analysis
23. The Assault of the Pundits
24. Conclusions
Appendix I - Roll Call of Sailors Lost on the Submarine Komsomolets
Appendix II – "Design Peculiarities" of the Submarine Komsomolets
Notes
Glossary
Index
About the Author, Editor, and Translator