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Corner Brook, Canada's Only Operational Sub, Strikes Ocean Bottom

June 07 2011

Canada

Two sailors have suffered minor injuries after a Canadian submarine struck bottom during a training exercise.

The submarine Corner Brook hit bottom on Saturday near Nootka Sound off the west coast of Vancouver Island, reports Postmedia News.

The Corner Brook was conducting submerged maneuvers during advanced submarine officer training at the time, said a navy spokesman.

"The submarine's crew, in accordance with their training, brought the submarine to the surface, conducted...

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