Polar Transit of USS Nautilus
The Nautilus was a record-breaking vessel. She was powered by a new energy source (nuclear) which made her the first true submersible. Her operations obviated existing anti-submarine warfare techniques. However, the Pacific-Atlantic transit across the top of the world via the North Pole exploring the uncharted Artic Ocean under the ice was hailed as a superb technological victory which boosted American Cold War spirits. The transit is an amazing story of engineering excellence and courage.
Instructor
John Lindstedt is a former nuclear-trained naval officer who served on the nuclear missile submarine, USS Kamehameha, SSBN 642. He made three strategic deterrent patrols in the Mediterranean Sea. He is an avid historian of the U.S. Naval Submarine Force. ... read more
Date: Thu, May 4
Delivery Method: In-person With Livestream
Time: 12:30-1:45pm CT
Location: To Be Announced or view on Zoom
Instructor: John Lindstedt
Fee: $10
Program Number: SPRI:376
