#Dec 1958 nautilus submarine photo series

Below you can follow links to the deck logs that we have completely digitized and are available to view in the National Archives Catalog. The National Archives has embarked on a multi-year project to digitize these deck logs which are some of our most requested records. They also served as evidence in legal proceedings in naval, admiralty, or civil courts when necessary. the United States would put a satellite in orbit in December 1957, months. Learn moreĭeck logs for naval vessels were created to form a chronological account of notable events occurring in and around a ship, to remind the officers of the deck of their duties, and to check on the activities of the officers. tion Sunshine, Nautilus, in August 1958, became the frst submarine to. The Nautilus will ever be remembered as the first and best known of the nuclear submarines.

We are working expeditiously to make the millions of resulting digital images available in our National Archives Catalog. In 1958, she crossed the Arctic Ocean fully submerged and passed beneath the North Pole, creating a new era in man’s attempts to conquer that forbidding region and, indeed, opening a new area for submarine operations. While the VA completed scanning, the National Archives continues to process the images from the VA in batches.

The National Archives recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to digitize the Vietnam-era log books in support of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.

#Dec 1958 nautilus submarine photo series

Coast Guard Deck Log series are partially closed. She arrived here at the Submarine Force Museum as an exhibit in April 1986.Please Note: Our U.S. Armed Forces, USA, Submarines, pic: 16th August 1958, The scene at Portland, Dorset as the US,submarine 'Nautilus' arrives, having passed under the. She was named a National Historic Landmark in May 1982. Armed Forces, USA, Submarines, pic: June 1958, The torpedo room in the US,submarine 'Nautilus', The USS, 'Nautilus' was the world's first nuclear. NAUTILUS could finally rest after 25 years and more than 500,000 miles. In the spring of 1979, NAUTILUS made way for her final destination. Anderson made the following statement to his crew: “For the world, our country, and the Navy – the North Pole.” That is sooooo cool! I would’ve liked to have been on that trip, to be a part of history! On August 3, 1958, at 11:15 pm, Commander Wm. This top secret mission led NAUTILUS to be the first submarine to cross the North Pole. Anderson, USN, Commanding Officer of USS Nautilus (SSN-571), far right, on the bridge during a period of low visibility as the submarine prepares to pass under the North Pole, August 1958. On that day, NAUTILUS left Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on a secret mission called “Operation Sunshine”. On June 9, 1958, Nautilus left Seattle to begin Operation Sunshine, gure SEQ Figure ARABIC 1 Commander William R. (If you remember, nuclear power is cleaner, quieter, and more efficient than the previous diesel engine submarines.) Secondly, the ship beat all submerged speed and distance records held by other submarines! But probably the coolest thing happened on July 23, 1958. Like I said, she is the first submarine to be propelled and its systems run by nuclear power. Her top speeds have been recorded as 22 knots on the surface and 20+ knots submerged. She is 323’ 9” in length, with a 27’ 8” beam. It was built by Electric Boat Company from 1952-54 and launched into the Thames River, here in Groton, on January 21, 1954. The USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571), is the world’s first nuclear powered submarine. Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season I know I sure did! But, now I’m back and very excited to explore the USS NAUTILUS. In April, 1958, an inertial navigation system was installed in the Nautilus.