NO, it can't! You don't seem to have a clue as to how a carrier operates! Do you for a moment think that an aircraft carrier is gonna be prowling around the deep blue seas on its own? Have a look at what a US Carrier Strike Group consists of:
* A supercarrier, which is the centerpiece of the strike group and also serves as the flagship.
* A carrier air wing (CVW) typically consisting of up to nine squadrons,
including Anti Submarine Warfare platforms (like the Boeing P-8 Poseidons in support).
* One to two Aegis guided missile cruisers (CG), of the Ticonderoga class—a
multi-mission surface combatant, equipped with BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.
* A destroyer squadron (DESRON) with two to three guided missile destroyers (DDG), of the Arleigh Burke class—a
multi-mission surface combatant, used primarily for anti-aircraft (AAW) and anti-submarine (ASW) warfare, but which also carries Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.
* Up to two
attack submarines, usually of the Los Angeles-class used to screen the strike group against hostile surface ships and submarines, but which also carry Tomahawk missiles for long-range strike capability.
* A combined ammunition, oiler and supply ship (AOE/AOR), usually Supply-class (T-AOE); provides logistic support.
Here's what a CSG looks like in the high seas....
So now, do you for a moment think that an ordinary sub would be able to take out a carrier? Thing again!
Cheers!