The USS Nautilus is the world's first nuclear-powered submarine. Her keel was laid by President Harry S. Truman at the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut on June 14, 1952. She was launched by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower on January 21, 1954.
During her history, the Nautilus broke submerged speed and distance records and was the first ship to cross the north pole. She did so under "Operation Sunshine" in 1958.
The Nautilus was decommissioned on March 3, 1980 after a 25-year career and almost half a million miles steamed. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982 and today, she is open to the public as the first and only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy. As such, the Nautilus is the primary repository for artifacts, documents and photographs relating to U.S. Submarine Force history, as well as a reference and research library.
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- Historic Ship Nautilus and The Submarine Force Museum The only submarine museum operated by the U.S. Navy and is the primary repository for artifacts, documents and photographs related to U.S. Submarine Force history. Information on collections and exhibits, with virtual tours and QTVR movies.
- USS Nautilus (SSN-571) Information from Wikipedia.
- USS Nautilus (SSN 571) Photos and information, including a list of accidents aboard the submarine.
- Nautilus Alumni Association Newsletter and information on reunions, membership, apparel and souvenirs.
- USS Nautilus (SSN-571) Photos and information from The national Museum of American History.