Stock Photo - Jun. 06, 1955 - Thirteen lost when submarine sinks after explosion; The Royal Navy submarine Sidon sank in Portland Harbour today, after a practise torpedo had blown up in the forward compartment. At the time of the explosion, the submarine was berthed along side her depot ship 'Maidstone'. An Admiralty statement said today; 'We must abandon any hope of saving any occupants of the submarine'. Thirteen officers and man were unaccounted for. Photo Shows An aerial view of the scene of the explosion today at Portland Harbour. The white patch in the water along side the depot ship 'Maidstone' is where the submarine sank. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)

Stock Photo: Jun. 06, 1955 - Thirteen lost when submarine sinks after explosion; The Royal Navy submarine Sidon sank in Portland Harbour today.

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