Wanna Know How to Sink an Aircraft Carrier? Crash Into an Island

Summary and Key Points: In November 1985, the USS Enterprise, one of the most famous U.S. Navy ships, nearly wrecked on the submerged Cortes Bank, 100 miles west of San Diego.

-During an operational exercise, the aircraft carrier hit the submerged island, causing a significant gash in its hull and damaging three of its four propellers.

-Despite the damage, the crew managed to stabilize the ship.

-This incident highlights the dangers of the ocean depths and the challenges faced by naval operations...