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Only if they sink beyond their stress limit (crush depth). Subs are built to withstand the pressures very deep and will not "implode" unless they sink in very deep water. Don't forget; It is very rare for a submarine to sink with its pressure hull intact. Why would it sink when it is not taking on water? When it is taking on water and sinking, the water will enter the submarine at enormous pressures so the submarine will be flooded before it implodes. If, during the sinking, a compartment was sealed off from the compartment that is flooding it could implode but normally something else will give way (a hatch or a pipe) and so that compartment will also be flooded.
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Problems with submarines?
All submarines can sink. Some can return to the surface.
Compare submarines and ships?
Ships try to avoid sinking, submarines sink on purpose...
How did submarines affect society?
They caused anxiety and sink ships.
Why did they use the subs in war?
To sink enemy vessels, ships or submarines.
What did Germany use submarines for?
sink allied supply ships to England
Why did German submarines sink british ships?
They were at war with each other.
Did any nuclear submarines sink?
A number of nuclear submarines sank, and the circumstances vary from accident to accident. Wikipedia has a list, and by going there and entering "List of sunken nuclear submarines" you can review that list.
Can Pakistan navy counter with Indian navy?
No, India will get annihalated by the Chinese submarines. Unless you pay me big bucks to come a sink all of there submarines.
How were submarines used in the Great War?
They were used mainly to sink enemy transport ships.
Why did the German's begin to sink American ships WITH their submarines?
To stop supplies from reaching England
Why where U boats so dangerous?
Submarines sink vessels by using stealth (hiding).
What is the basic purpose of a MODERN submarine?
There are now 'Attack' submarines who's main purpose is to sink enemy submarines and ships and also Missile submarines whose main purpose is to launch ballistic missiles at the enemy.
