Soviet Submarine K-159

Soviet Submarine K-159

K-159 was a Project 627A "Kit" (NATO reporting name November class) nuclear-powered submarine of the Soviet Northern Fleet. Her keel was laid down on 15 August 1962 at the Severodvinsk "Sevmash" Shipyard No. 402. She was launched on 6 June 1963, and commissioned on 9 October 1963.

Read more about Soviet Submarine K-159:  Radioactive Discharge Accident, Decommissioning and After-service Life, Foundering and Sinking, Legal Actions, Last Crew

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