<2> Torpedoes Have Sunk Only A Handful Of Warships Since World War II
<3> The Limited Impact of Submarine-Fired Torpedoes
Throughout the history of naval warfare, torpedoes have been a primary means of attack for submarines. However, despite their reputation as a deadly and effective weapon, there have been surprisingly few instances of warships being sunk by submarine-fired torpedoes since World War II.
<4> The Controversy Surrounding the USS Maddox
One of the most well-known incidents involving a submarine-fired torpedo is the alleged sinking of the USS Maddox by a North Vietnamese torpedo boat in 1964. However, this incident has been the subject of much controversy, with some arguing that the Maddox was actually damaged by a mine or a rocket, rather than a torpedo.
<5> The Sinking of the INS Eilat
In 1967, the Israeli Navy’s INS Eilat was sunk by an Egyptian submarine-fired torpedo off the coast of Sinai. However, some have questioned the official account of the incident, suggesting that the Eilat may have been sunk by a mine or a rocket.
<6> The Sinking of the HMS Amethyst
In 1949,