AmericasMissing Argentine Submarine Reported Fire in Last MessageSavePrintThe Argentine military submarine ARA San Juan and crew are seen leaving the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 2, 2014. Picture taken on June 2, 2014. Armada Argentina/Handout via ReutersPetr Svabreporter11/28/2017|Updated: 10/5/2018The final transmission from the Argentine submarine that disappeared on Nov. 15 reported a fire on board due to a short-circuited battery.In the last message from the ARA San Juan submarine, the captain said water leaked into the ventilation system through the sub’s snorkel.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentPetr SvabreporterPetr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement. Author’s Selected ArticlesINFOGRAPHIC: The CCP’s Cyberwar MachineOct 13, 2025How Social Media Is Warping People’s Relationship With ViolenceSep 26, 2025Pro-CCP Influencers Exploit Kirk’s Assassination to Attack US, Divide AmericansSep 20, 2025She Went Through Hell, but It Didn’t Break HerSep 03, 2025
