Modern Wisdom #351 - Stephen McGinty - The World's Deepest Submarine Rescue
Jul 29, 2021
Stephen McGinty, an author and documentary producer, shares the gripping story of the Pisces III submarine rescue in 1973. He recounts the harrowing experiences of divers Roger Chapman and Roger Mallinson, trapped 1,500 feet underwater. The podcast reveals the immense international collaboration required for their rescue amidst dwindling supplies and rising desperation. McGinty also touches on the emotional bonds formed among rescuers and the legacy of heroism that continues to inspire today, blending nostalgia with modern storytelling.
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The Pisces III Incident
- In 1973, two men in the Pisces III submarine were laying transatlantic cables 1,500 feet below the surface.
- A series of events led to the sub's flooding and sinking, prompting a complex international rescue.
Pisces III Description
- Pisces III was a small submersible, comparable to a phone booth in size.
- It was designed and tested by Canadians, even evading a US Navy anti-submarine missile during testing.
The Sinking
- After surfacing, a rope knotted around the Pisces III, causing the aft sphere to flood.
- The sub sank rapidly after the tow rope snapped, leaving the crew in darkness at 1,650 feet.
