#u.s. navy submarine

[lonestarbattleship]

USS ALASKA (SSBN-732) during its commissioning at the Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Connecticut.

Date: January 25, 1986

Photographed by PH3 Zopf.

NARA: 6409463

[stone-cold-groove]

Front cover: UNIVAC Defense System’s CP-890 shipboard computer brochure - 1967.

[deadpresidents]

Since Jimmy Carter's background was as a peanut farmer would you say he had the most humble or least impressive background of all presidents?

Jimmy Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was a nuclear engineer who was selected by Admiral Hyman Rickover to eventually serve on some of the first nuclear submarines in the United States Navy. Carter's father died before the future President could begin serving on the nuclear submarine fleet, so Carter felt obligated to return to Georgia to take over the family's peanut farm. Carter's decision to return home to Plains in order to run the family business was made very, very reluctantly, and he has said that it caused the most significant tension he and his wife Rosalynn ever faced in their marriage. Had Carter remained in the Navy, he very likely would have become a high-ranking naval officer and probably would have ended up commanding one of the nuclear submarines. If Carter had only been a peanut farmer, he certainly would have had one of the most humble backgrounds of the Presidents, but graduating from Annapolis and training in nuclear engineering gave him a pretty remarkable resume prior to running for office.

[xtruss]

Russia's Typhoon-Class Missile Submarine Is Something the Navy Can't Match

Russia's Typhoon-Class nuclear submarines were a vessel the U.S. Navy could never match in terms of size and total tonnage. They carried a massive amount of Nuclear Missiles.

— By Peter Suciu | Monday January 22, 2024

Image: Shutterstock

A Big Deal: The Russian Navy's Typhoon-Class — Nearly a year ago, Russia decommissioned the Project 941 Akula (NATO reporting name Typhoon) heavy nuclear-powered missile-carrying submarine cruiser Dmitry Donskoy several years earlier than expected. In fact, it had been only three years ago that the Kremlin announced the boat would remain in service until at least 2026, even as its role was reportedly limited to that of a weapons test platform for the new Borei-, Borei-A-, Yasen-and Yasen-M-class submarines.

In February 2023, it was officially confirmed that Dmitry Donskoy was decommissioned in February due to cost considerations. The submarine had served for more than 40 years in the Northern Fleet.

Initially designated the TK-208, she was the lead vessel of the Soviet third-generation Akula-class (Russian for "Shark"). She entered service in 1981 with the Soviet Navy, and after a 12-year overhaul and refit that began in 1990, she reentered service in 2002 as the Dmitry Donskoy, named after the Grand Duke of Moscow Dmitry Donskoy (1359–1389), the reputed founder of Moscow.

According to Russian media, Dmitry Donskoy initially carried D-19 strategic intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) as its basic armament. Following its upgrade under Project 941UM, it was involved in the tests of the seaborne Bulava ICBM.

Typhoon-Class: Project 941 Boats: The Sevmash Shipyard built six of a planned seven Project 941 submarines for the Russian Navy, and all were operational with the Northern Fleet. Though the oldest of the submarines, the Dmitriy Donskoy was also the last of the class to remain in service.

The TK-202, TK-12 – later renamed the Simbirsk – and T-13 were withdrawn from active service between 1996 and 2009, and scrapped with the financial support of the United States. Two other boats: the TK-17/Arkhangelsk and TK-20/Severstal remained in service until they were decommissioned circa 2013. A seventh boat, TK-210, was laid down but scrapped before completion.

With a displacement of 48,000 tons, a length of 175 meters (nearly 600 feet), a 23-meter beam, and a 12-meter draught, the Typhoon-class was the largest class of submarines ever built. Developed with multiple pressure hulls, including five inner hulls situated inside a superstructure of two parallel main hulls, the Typhoon-class was also wider than any other submarine ever built. The submarines were powered by OK-650 pressurized-water nuclear reactors, two 50,000 horsepower steam turbines, and four 3,200 KW turbogenerators and this provides the boat with the ability to sail at a speed of up to 22.2 knots on the surface and 27 knots whilst submerged.

Each contained nineteen compartments, including a strengthened module, which housed the main control room as well as an electronic equipment compartment above the main hulls and behind the missile launch tubes. It even was reported that there was a sauna on board as well as a small swimming pool for the crew. The sheer size of the submarines was likely welcomed by the approximately 160 sailors who called the submarine home on voyages lasting 120 days or longer, oftentimes without surfacing for months at a time.

The Typhoon-class subs were designed to counter the United States Navy's Ohio-class subs, which were capable of carrying up to 192 100-kiloton nuclear warheads. By contrast, the Soviet Typhoons could carry a primary cache of 20 RSM-52 SLBMs (submarine-launched ballistic missiles), each of which contained up to 10 MIRV (multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle) warheads.

Though the Dmitriry Donskoiy has been decommissioned, in 2021, a new sub of the Borei-class has already begun construction; and when launched, will bear the name of the legendary founder of Moscow.

— Peter Suciu is a Michigan-Based Writer. He has contributed to more than four dozen magazines, newspapers, and websites with over 3,200 published pieces over a twenty-year career in journalism. He regularly writes about military hardware, firearms history, cybersecurity, politics, and international affairs. Peter is also a Contributing Writer for Forbes and Clearance Jobs.

[historyofguns]

The article, written by Peter Suciu, discusses the USS Long Beach, America's first nuclear-powered cruiser, detailing its history, technological advancements, and operational service from its construction in the late 1950s through its decommissioning in the 1990s. The USS Long Beach, built by the Bethlehem Steel Company, was notable for its nuclear propulsion, which provided it with unlimited range and led to its inclusion in significant naval missions like Operation Sea Orbit and the Vietnam War. Despite its groundbreaking design and capabilities, the article highlights the challenges and costs associated with the decommissioning and disposal of nuclear-powered naval vessels, drawing a parallel to the ongoing efforts to recycle the ex-USS Enterprise (CVN-65). The USS Long Beach's legacy includes influencing the continued use of nuclear power for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines.

[lonestarbattleship]

Date: September 7, 2013

Say hello to the USS Minnesota! A month ago today, the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Minnesota was commissioned in Norfolk, Va. Sailors assigned to the sub man the rails to “bring the ship to life” during the commissioning ceremony.

[barnaclebill]

Throughout the USS Triton's secret mission to circumnavigate the world submerged, the only unauthorized individual to spot the submarine during those sixty days was a Filipino man on his canoe, who noticed its periscope, 1 April 1960.

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USS HORNET (CVS-12) entering Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, following the Apollo 11 recovery. On deck are various aircraft of Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 59 (CVSG-59) and the Apollo 11 Capsule (CM-107). Following decontamination procedures, the three astronauts were placed in quarantine for 18 days until August 10, 1969.

Date: July 26, 1969

U.S. Navy photo: 428-KN-18090

[judgemark45]

Seawolf class Attack Submarine US Navy Tomahawk Harpoon:

The first of the class,USS Seawolf (SSN 21) was commissioned July 19, 1997. This class of submarines is exceptionally quiet, fast, well armed, and equipped with advanced sensors. Instead of VLS, the Seawolf class has eight torpedo tubes and can hold up to 50 weapons in its torpedo room.

What was the purpose of the Seawolf class submarine?

Seawolf submarines provide the U.S. Navy with undersea weapons platforms that can operate in any scenario against any threat, with mission and growth capabilities that far exceed Los Angeles-class submarines.

[lonestarbattleship]

Date: September 7, 2013

Creating a poster for the USS Minnesota for a friend of mine to help with his freelance opportunity. My first chance to work with hand written type, and I think it came out really well! I am really happy with how the poster is coming along and am looking forward to the feedback from the client! Wish me luck!

[lonestarbattleship]

USS KRAKEN (SS-370) being launched at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was sponsored by Mrs. John Z. Anderson (wife of Congressmen Anderson of California).

She had a cool name and insignia.

Date: April 30, 1944.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command: NH 72319, NH 65248-KN

[stone-cold-groove]

It’s Veterans Day.

[fdrlibrary]

National Hero Day

At the start of World War II, the U.S. Navy restricted Black sailors to its “messman” branch. But the extraordinary heroism of Messman Doris “Dorie” Miller, who manned an anti-aircraft gun during Japan’s December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, helped initiate change. Publicity by the NAACP and the Black press about Miller’s exploits helped convince FDR to award him the Navy Cross—the first ever given to a Black sailor. In April 1942, the Navy announced that Black recruits would be trained in a range of specialties beyond messmen—including combat positions.

Miller became an iconic emblem of the fight for Black civil rights and his likeness was reproduced on buttons, wartime commemorative items, and prints like this one: https://fdr.artifacts.archives.gov/.../black-americans...

In November 1943, he was killed in action while serving aboard the escort carrier Liscome Bay when it was sunk by a Japanese submarine.

The print is currently on display in the FDR Library's special exhibition, BLACK AMERICANS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND THE ROOSEVELTS, 1932-1962: https://www.fdrlibrary.org/civil-rights-special-exhibit

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Who would like to own a property that's name literally translates to "Fart?" The late owner was a retired, decorated Viet Nam navy veteran from Brooklyn, NYC, who fell in love with the Terlingua, TX Ghost Town. The property is up for sale for $1.3M.

Every year he had a fundraiser to benefit the Fire Department and the EMS, called The Rocket Fuel Party.

Inside the fence is a full-size conning tower of a submarine, a replica of a sailing ship, and a small Statue of Liberty that lights up at night.

The owner's name was Jimmy and he began building a fleet.

He also built a propane-powered volcano and tiki bar to complete the south seas feel.

The submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) was the lead boat of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarines in the United States Navy. She was the U.S. Navy's second submarine to be named after the thresher shark. On 10 April 1963, Thresher sank during deep-diving tests about 350 km (220 mi) east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, killing all 129 crew and shipyard personnel aboard.

That's most of the history of Passing Wind.

The property has fallen into disrepair and needs a new owner to bring it back to life. This is the closest structure that I can see that looks like it was the tiki bar.

Here's the trailer Jimmy must've lived in. It looks to be in good shape from the outside.

And, there's also this building.

The land is 3.44 acres. I guess the new owner would have to be interested in military history enough to want to invest in making an attraction dedicated to it. I have no idea if this would be a tourist destination.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/Highway-170-170-Terlingua-TX-79852/2054487857_zpid/?

[usafphantom2]

One of the less-known roles the SR-71 played was as a surrogate for the Soviet Backfire bomber, running attack profiles on U.S. naval assets.

The tests were done to see if space surveillance assets could detect and track incoming high-speed attackers in time to give the fleet adequate warning. The test was successful, marking the beginning of using space-based sensors in a tactical role. Don’t ask me what space assets were involved.

The Navy uses the SR 71 a lot. They also used it to help with submarines tracking them around ports in Russia. The Navy used the Air Force’s SR 71 more often than the Air Force did, which was one of the reasons why the Air Force Generals at the time, wanted to cancel the airplane. There were many different factors involved in the cancellation of the SR 71. I have the inside story as my father Butch Sheffield was working as a Director for the Skunk Works during this time.

Cost was a consideration for canceling the SR 71, but it was not the main reason, the main reason was the General wanted NEW airplanes and they wanted those airplanes to be bombers or fighters, not reconnaissance airplanes. jealousy was a factor a big factor. General Larry Welch took away the SR 71 crew's orange flight suits telling them you’re not that special! He was wrong. They were that special. Welch was reportedly turned down when he applied for a pilot position in the SR 71 but he shouldn’t have taken it that personally after all 99% of all applicants were turned down. SR-71 was the most sought-after airplane that the Air Force had. It was the airplane that everyone wanted to see at an airshow. It was the airplane that the Air Force used for advertisement to entice new recruits

Another factor was the unfortunate death of General Jerome O Malley in a plane crash in 1985 as a former Air Force SR-71 pilot he was a big supporter and would have kept the SR 71s flying.

I must ask what space assets were involved. Should be classified by now shouldn’t it?

Linda Sheffield

Pat Kelly wrote the first two sentences,

decided to do more research into this and rewrote it~Linda

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