Did an Open Hatch Sink a Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sitting at Port?

What You Need to Know: China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine, the Zhou-class, reportedly sank near a Wuhan shipyard during construction, likely due to operator error, according to reports. 

-Satellite images revealed large cranes attempting salvage efforts in June, indicating a major setback for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Similar accidents have occurred elsewhere: India’s INS Arihant was damaged by flooding in 2017, and Britain’s HMS Thetis sank in 1939 due to design and operational issues.