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Visited the Submarine Force Museum today - lots of photos!
My aunt took me to the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton today. I haven't been since 2002 and wanted to take some photographs this time around. The Nautilus wasn't there last time I visited, and the Seehund has since been replaced by the USS X-1. The place is worth about a two hour visit (I would have spent three hours, but my aunt would have probably fallen asleep), and it's very busy on weekends - probably because it's free, air-conditioned, and has submarines!
The Nautilus's propellers: http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/520...ndon001.th.jpg http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1...ndon002.th.jpg The sail of the USS George Washington (SSBN-598): http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/924...ndon003.th.jpg http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/7...ndon004.th.jpg http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/186...ndon006.th.jpg "41 For Freedom" Memorial: http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/167...ndon005.th.jpg From left to right, Nautilus propellers, Nautilus anchor, George Washington sail, replica Polaris missile, "41 For Freedom" memorial: http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/146...ndon007.th.jpg Missile silo hatch: http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/2...ndon008.th.jpg Swimmer Delivery Vehicle: http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/2...ndon011.th.jpg http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1...ndon013.th.jpg |
USS Holland (SS-1) versus USS Ohio (SSBN-726):
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8...ndon009.th.jpg Italian World War II human torpedo: http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2...ndon012.th.jpg USS X-1: http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8...ndon014.th.jpg http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/449...ndon015.th.jpg Japanese midget submarine HA-8: http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7...ndon016.th.jpg http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1...ndon017.th.jpg http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8...ndon018.th.jpg http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/480...ndon019.th.jpg UGM-84 Harpoon missile: http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/1...ndon020.th.jpg The entrance lobby and Disney Nautilus replica: http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6...ndon021.th.jpg |
Sturgeon-class Ballast Control Panel:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6574/newlondon022.th.jpg http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/669...ndon023.th.jpg http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1...ndon024.th.jpg http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/9...ndon025.th.jpg Sturgeon-class Ship Control Panel: http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8...ndon026.th.jpg http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2...ndon027.th.jpg USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) torpedo fire control station: http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2...ndon028.th.jpg http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6...ndon030.th.jpg http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7329/newlondon031.th.jpg One of the periscopes in the "attack center." http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2...ndon036.th.jpg |
Some cool stuff there! Thanks for sharing.:rock:
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A view from the same periscope:
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4...ndon038.th.jpg The famous Torpedo Data Computer: http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/785...ndon032.th.jpg http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2...ndon034.th.jpg http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1...ndon035.th.jpg http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3...ndon037.th.jpg USS Barb battle flag: http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/9...ndon039.th.jpg Submarine message buoy: http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/395...ndon040.th.jpg This elevator was designed specifically for John F. Kennedy's use when he visited the USS Thomas Edison (SSBN-610) in 1962: http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/131...ndon041.th.jpg The rescue bell, JFK elevator, messenger buoy, and diver's helmet seen from above: http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4...ndon056.th.jpg The main exhibit hall, with a Polaris missile on the left and a 1:6th scale cutaway model of a Gato/Balao-class suspended overhead: http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7...ndon043.th.jpg I took about 120 pictures in total, but it's getting late and I'll wrap this up tomorrow. |
Nice shots. Thanks for sharing them Subnuts.:up:
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Can't wait to see this! Is it possible to look inside the midget sub?
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Very cool :yeah: Visited the Pampanito last year, a visit to Submarine Force Museum would be a dream. :o
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But I definitely loved the Pampanito, when we went in there was almost nobody inside, except for a half dozen tourists and I believe a former crewmember who was telling stories :) |
Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.:DL
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Cool pictures, tell us about the 'swimmer delivery system' and the 'human torpedo' thing.
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Polaris missile:
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/197...ndon044.th.jpg Closeup of warning on second stage (reminds me of the explosive bolts warning on the EVA Pod in 2001: A Space Odyssey): http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8...ndon045.th.jpg 20mm Oerlikon cannon: http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5...ndon046.th.jpg http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/294...ndon047.th.jpg Tail end of Mk 48, front end of a SUBROC: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/733...ndon048.th.jpg The new NR-1 exhibit: http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2...ndon049.th.jpg Replica of Bushnell's Turtle: http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2...ndon050.th.jpg 1/6th scale cutaway fleet boat: http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/9...ndon054.th.jpg http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/838...ndon055.th.jpg http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7...ndon057.th.jpg |
Tomahawk cruise missile:
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4...ndon058.th.jpg Overhead view of the weapons display: http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2...ndon059.th.jpg 1/40 scale 688(I) cutaway: http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8...ndon061.th.jpg http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8...ndon062.th.jpg Sonar console: http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7...ndon063.th.jpg Strategic Deterrence display: http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7...ndon064.th.jpg Dolphin display (yes, the museum staff does keep the plexiglass clean!): http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7...ndon065.th.jpg Submarine insignia of the world: http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/879...ndon066.th.jpg |
Nautilus photos ahead!
I like this shot so much I'm showing it full size: http://i50.tinypic.com/sls6x2.jpg It was incredibly sunny in New London yesterday, which explains why it looks like an atomic bomb is going off is many of these photos: http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5...ndon067.th.jpg Looking dark and mysterious: http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7...ndon068.th.jpg http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5...ndon069.th.jpg Better like this? http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/2...ndon115.th.jpg More exteriors: http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1...ndon116.th.jpg http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6...ndon117.th.jpg http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/5...ndon118.th.jpg http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/678...ndon119.th.jpg One of the first things you'll see when you go inside: http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6...ndon114.th.jpg |
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