AmericasMissing Argentine Submarine Reported Fire in Last Message00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintThe 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