The Real Reason for the Loss of the USS Scorpion
Thu Oct 19, 2:30 PM - Thu Oct 19, 4:00 PM

The Real Reason for the Loss of the USS Scorpion
October 19, 2:30-4 pm
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org

This presentation highlights the background of the loss of the USS Scorpion, the development of the U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Program, and newly-released underwater pictures and information about this incident that puts the puzzle pieces together. Join Submarine Commander Steve Frasher to learn about the Soviet Union payback scheme against the U.S. This presentation will also delve into the extreme damage to the U.S. Navy as a result of the Anthony Walker, Jr. spy ring.

Steve Frasher graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970 and was accepted into the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program. His submarine experience includes the new construction engineer for the USS New York City (SSN-696), the executive office of the USS Skate (SSN-578), and the commanding officer of the USS Permit (SSN-594). Steve served as submarine operations officer during the Gulf War attack on Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) oversight in Cairo, Egypt, where he retired from the Navy in 1995. He worked in FMS as a civilian until retirement.