Wednesday, December 02, 2009

USS Nautilus SSN 571













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091201-N-5188B-033 GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 1, 2009) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) passes the historic Navy submarine, Nautilus, en route to Naval Submarine Base New London. San Juan made an historic first visit by a U.S. submarine to the South African city of Simon's Town and also conducted the first-ever exercises between the U.S. and South African navies. San Juan is returning from a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Blair/Released)


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NAUTILUS (SSN 571)
SUBMARINE (NUCLEAR-POWERED)
Class: SSN 571
Status: Stricken, retained by Navy as museum

Award Date: 08/02/1951
Keel Date: 06/14/1952
Launch Date: 01/21/1954
Commission Date: 09/30/1954