‘A History of Problems’: A Victoria-Class Submarine Ran Aground While Submerged in 2011, Then Caught Fire in 2019 and Damaged a Ballast Tank in 2020

Victoria-Class sub Corner Brook grounded while submerged near Vancouver Island in 2011, damaging her bow and sonar and requiring years of repairs. A fire during maintenance in 2019 and damage to a ballast tank in 2020 extended her absence from operations further still.