25th Anniversary, Sinking of Kursk
Thursday, 3:00 PM EDT for 1 hr Le Meridien: Latitude: NSDM HQ

Game ID:
SEM25ND287970
Short Description:
Russian nuclear sub Kursk sank 25 years ago. Nature of the sub, history, details of the accident & its aftermath. Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., former nuclear submarine officer, on NSDM staff.
Long Description:
The Russian nuclear submarine Kursk sank on August 12, 2000 in the Barents Sea, with the loss of all 118 personnel on board. Lecture will examine the nature of the submarine class, history, and details of the accident 25 years ago and its aftermath. Presented by Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., physicist and former nuclear submarine officer with 12 years' experience at the Naval War College, on the National Security Decision Making Game staff.
Event Type:
Minimum Audience:
5
Maximum Audience:
120
Minimum Age:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Required:
None
Start Date & Time:
Duration:
1 hr
End Date & Time:
Thursday, 4:00 PM EDT
GM(s):
Mark McDonagh, NSDM, Craig Greathouse, Merle Robinson, Michael Tucker, Jason Corner, Evan Siegling
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Tournament:
No, this is not a tournament.
Cost:
$0.00
Ticketing Method:
Paper