GROTON, Connecticut -- The refurbished USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine and a historic landmark, is reopening Friday with a new look, the Naval History and Heritage Command ...
GROTON, Conn. | If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a submariner and dive deep below the ocean surface you can do just that at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton. There you can see ...
USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear submarine, has returned to public display after almost a year undergoing a $36 million preservation. Senior Navy leaders, government, veterans and state ...
It was the first ship to visit the North Pole and participated in the Cuban missile crisis blockade. Nautilus is now an exhibit at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut. On January 17, ...
GROTON, Conn. – The great ship has already sailed powerfully — and stealthily — onto the pages of the world’s history books. The USS Nautilus was the first vehicle ever to be propelled by atomic power ...
Groton ― About 2,500 sailors served aboard the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) during its service life, from its commissioning and historic journey to the North Pole, to its Cold War missions and last trip ...
Since the early 20th century, submarines have been a vital part of every navy. Their ability to stealthily attack supply ships, troop transports and warships, and seek out enemy subs who might do the ...
Here’s What to Remember: In 1958, the United States government pushed to have a nuclear-powered submarine reach the North Pole, both as a response to the Sputnik satellite launch and to prove that ...
GROTON, Conn. — The Nautilus made its journey back to the Submarine Force Museum on Thursday, after months of repairs and preservation work at the Naval Submarine Base. Crew members busily worked on ...
There was the yummy-looking cake, with icing that included a red, white, and blue American flag, plus blue lettering that spelled out “America’s Navy 250 Happy Birthday,” even though the U.S. Navy ...