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{{Short description|Soviet Victor-class nuclear submarine launched 1972}}
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'''''K-314''''' was a nuclear [[submarine]] of the [[Soviet Navy]], of the type Project 671 "{{lang|ru|Ёрш}}" (''Yorsh'', meaning [[ruffe]]; also known by its [[NATO reporting name]] of [[Victor-class submarine|Victor I class]]).

On 21 March 1984, ''K-314'' collided with the [[aircraft carrier]] {{USS|Kitty Hawk|CV-63|6}} in the [[Sea of Japan]]. ''Kitty Hawk'' was not significantly damaged but the Soviet submarine could not get underway to proceed home for repairs under her own power. The Frigate {{USS|Harold E. Holt}}, stayed on scene for several days before the Soviets could send out a [[Tugboat|seagoing tug]] to bring her home. ''Holt'' offered assistance several times after daybreak but was refused by ''K-314''{{'}}s captain.

The initial collision rolled ''K-314'' onto her back, sparing the sail, periscope and antennas.  A second strike broke loose a blade of her propeller which remained lodged in ''Kitty Hawk''{{'}}s hull. Divers reportedly removed a piece as a souvenir and samples of the submarine's hull coating were examined for intelligence purposes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why a Soviet nuclear submarine rammed a U.S. aircraft carrier |date=2 April 2019 |url=https://www.rbth.com/history/330178-soviet-nuclear-submarine-rammed-carrier}}</ref>

== References ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050908050054/http://www.bellona.no/en/10114.html Bellona: Project 671, 671 V, 671 K (Yersy) - Victor-I Class]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060612210345/http://bellona.no/imaker?sub=1&id=11084 Bellona: Nuclear submarine accidents] (This report incorrectly identifies [[Soviet submarine K-431]] as K-314 when describing a refueling criticality accident.)

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[[Category:Victor-class submarines]]
[[Category:Ships built in the Soviet Union]]
[[Category:1972 ships]]
[[Category:Cold War submarines of the Soviet Union]]
[[Category:Maritime incidents in 1984]]