Visited the Submarine Force Museum today - lots of photos!

Subnuts · 05-30-10, 09:24 PM

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 The Nautilus wasn't there last time I visited, and the Seehund has since been replaced by the USS X-1.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:

The sail of the USS George Washington (SSBN-598):

"41 For Freedom" Memorial:

From left to right, Nautilus propellers, Nautilus anchor, George Washington sail, replica Polaris missile, "41 For Freedom" memorial:

Missile silo hatch:

Swimmer Delivery Vehicle:

Subnuts · 05-30-10, 09:33 PM

USS Holland (SS-1) versus USS Ohio (SSBN-726):

Italian World War II human torpedo:

USS X-1:

Japanese midget submarine HA-8:

UGM-84 Harpoon missile:

The entrance lobby and Disney Nautilus replica:

Subnuts · 05-30-10, 09:44 PM

Sturgeon-class Ballast Control Panel:

Sturgeon-class Ship Control Panel:

USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) torpedo fire control station:

One of the periscopes in the "attack center."

Sailor Steve · 05-30-10, 09:49 PM

Some cool stuff there! Thanks for sharing.

Subnuts · 05-30-10, 09:56 PM

A view from the same periscope:

The famous Torpedo Data Computer:

USS Barb battle flag:

Submarine message buoy:

This elevator was designed specifically for John F. Kennedy's use when he visited the USS Thomas Edison (SSBN-610) in 1962:

The rescue bell, JFK elevator, messenger buoy, and diver's helmet seen from above:

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:

I took about 120 pictures in total, but it's getting late and I'll wrap this up tomorrow.

TarJak · 05-31-10, 07:19 AM

Nice shots. Thanks for sharing them Subnuts.

nikimcbee · 05-31-10, 08:41 AM

Can't wait to see this! Is it possible to look inside the midget sub?

Weiss Pinguin · 05-31-10, 09:56 AM

Very cool

Visited the Pampanito last year, a visit to Submarine Force Museum would be a dream.

nikimcbee · 05-31-10, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

Very cool

Visited the Pampanito last year, a visit to Submarine Force Museum would be a dream.

How did you like the Pampanito? Did you go on the Jerimiah Obrien too? I wonder if they still have the subsim almanac I donated?

Weiss Pinguin · 05-31-10, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

How did you like the Pampanito? Did you go on the Jerimiah Obrien too? I wonder if they still have the subsim almanac I donated?

I wish, it was late and we were planning on visiting the rest of the pier so we left as soon as I hopped off the sub.

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

Schroeder · 05-31-10, 01:31 PM

Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.

05-30-10, 09:24 PM	#1
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	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: The sail of the USS George Washington (SSBN-598): "41 For Freedom" Memorial: From left to right, Nautilus propellers, Nautilus anchor, George Washington sail, replica Polaris missile, "41 For Freedom" memorial: Missile silo hatch: Swimmer Delivery Vehicle: __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

05-30-10, 09:33 PM	#2
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	USS Holland (SS-1) versus USS Ohio (SSBN-726): Italian World War II human torpedo: USS X-1: Japanese midget submarine HA-8: UGM-84 Harpoon missile: *The entrance lobby and Disney Nautilus* replica:** __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

05-30-10, 09:44 PM	#3
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Sturgeon-class Ballast Control Panel: Sturgeon-class Ship Control Panel: USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) torpedo fire control station: One of the periscopes in the "attack center." __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

05-30-10, 09:49 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Some cool stuff there! Thanks for sharing. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-30-10, 09:56 PM	#5
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	A view from the same periscope: The famous Torpedo Data Computer: USS Barb battle flag: Submarine message buoy: This elevator was designed specifically for John F. Kennedy's use when he visited the USS Thomas Edison (SSBN-610) in 1962: The rescue bell, JFK elevator, messenger buoy, and diver's helmet seen from above: 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: I took about 120 pictures in total, but it's getting late and I'll wrap this up tomorrow. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

05-31-10, 07:19 AM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Nice shots. Thanks for sharing them Subnuts.

05-31-10, 08:41 AM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Can't wait to see this! Is it possible to look inside the midget sub? __________________

05-31-10, 09:56 AM	#8
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Very cool Visited the Pampanito last year, a visit to Submarine Force Museum would be a dream. __________________

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Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.