Lost Nukes of the Cold War
Synopsis
Six nuclear weapons remain unrecovered in the ocean, abandoned by the United States during the Cold War, posing ongoing environmental and security risks.
Synopsis
Maritime archaeologist Dr James Delgado investigates a mysterious wreck off the coast of Northern California. His team uses advanced technology to map the seabed, revealing the USS Independence, an aircraft carrier lost for over 60 years. The documentary details the Cold War's hidden dangers, including abandoned nuclear weapons and radioactive waste scattered across the ocean floor. It also recounts the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, when the U.S. and Soviet Union faced a potential nuclear disaster, and the ongoing risks posed by unaccounted nuclear materials.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out what lies beneath the waters off Northern California.
- See the USS Independence, a WWII aircraft carrier, revealed.
- Discover how close the US came to accidentally nuking Europe.
Did You Know
- The US admits that six of its nuclear weapons are unrecovered.
- The USS Independence was lost for over 60 years before being located.
- In October 1962, the US and the Soviet Union reached a crisis point over missiles in Cuba.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the USS Independence?
The USS Independence, a World War II aircraft carrier, was lost for over 60 years and is now sitting in an unmarked location at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of San Francisco.
How many nuclear weapons does the US admit are unrecovered?
The US admits that six of its nuclear weapons are unrecovered, left behind after the Cold War.
What caused the CIA to abandon the operation involving a Soviet submarine?
The CIA was forced to abandon the operation when one of the claws used to retrieve the submarine cracked open, causing the nuclear missiles to plunge back into the ocean.
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