
How the CIA Secretly Raised a Soviet Submarine from the Ocean Floor
Published: July 26, 2026
Duration: 13:06
What if the CIA spent $4 billion on the world's most elaborate fishing trip? In 1974, they did exactly that - using a fake mining operation and Howard Hughes as cover to secretly steal a Soviet nuclear submarine from the ocean floor. Daniel Torres breaks down how they pulled off this mind-blowing heist right under the Soviets' noses.
🎯 What You'll Discover:
• How a 618-foot "mining ship" with a secret moon pool became the ultimate spy tool
• Why the Soviets spent months searching for K-129 while the US already knew exactly where it was
• The nuclear missiles and secret communication codes that made this subm...