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What was significant about USS Nautilus (SSN-571) when it was commissioned?
What was significant about USS Nautilus (SSN-571) when it was commissioned?
- It was the first submarine powered by nuclear energy. (correct)
- It was the largest submarine ever built at that time.
- It was the first submarine to be built in Groton, Connecticut.
- It had stealth technology that made it invisible.
Who was the first commander of USS Nautilus?
Who was the first commander of USS Nautilus?
- Admiral William H. McRaven
- Lieutenant John A. McCarthy
- Commander Eugene P. Wilkinson (correct)
- Captain Hyman G. Rickover
What was the primary purpose of the Naval Reactors Branch during the development of Nautilus?
What was the primary purpose of the Naval Reactors Branch during the development of Nautilus?
- To manage submarine base operations.
- To recruit personnel for submarine missions.
- To standardize submarine weapon testing.
- To develop a nuclear propulsion plant for submarines. (correct)
During its shakedown cruise, how far did Nautilus travel submerged?
During its shakedown cruise, how far did Nautilus travel submerged?
In which year did Nautilus conduct rigorous exercises with hunter-killer groups?
In which year did Nautilus conduct rigorous exercises with hunter-killer groups?
What was a significant finding of the research conducted on Nautilus regarding anti-submarine warfare?
What was a significant finding of the research conducted on Nautilus regarding anti-submarine warfare?
When did Nautilus log her 60,000th nautical mile?
When did Nautilus log her 60,000th nautical mile?
What marked a significant milestone for the Nautilus during its operations?
What marked a significant milestone for the Nautilus during its operations?
What was the purpose of Operation Sunshine conducted by Nautilus?
What was the purpose of Operation Sunshine conducted by Nautilus?
Who led the group of scientists and engineers that developed the nuclear propulsion plant for Nautilus?
Who led the group of scientists and engineers that developed the nuclear propulsion plant for Nautilus?
Which event was celebrated by the crew of Nautilus and recognized by President Eisenhower?
Which event was celebrated by the crew of Nautilus and recognized by President Eisenhower?
Which submarine did Nautilus operate alongside off Bermuda?
Which submarine did Nautilus operate alongside off Bermuda?
What allowed U.S. submarines to operate in the Arctic region?
What allowed U.S. submarines to operate in the Arctic region?
Where did Nautilus undergo her first complete overhaul?
Where did Nautilus undergo her first complete overhaul?
What was one of the significant upgrades during Nautilus's overhaul?
What was one of the significant upgrades during Nautilus's overhaul?
What was one of the primary reasons the Arctic region was previously inaccessible to U.S. submarines?
What was one of the primary reasons the Arctic region was previously inaccessible to U.S. submarines?
What was the primary focus of Nautilus during her deployment after the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the primary focus of Nautilus during her deployment after the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Which historic event did Nautilus participate in during the fall of 1962?
Which historic event did Nautilus participate in during the fall of 1962?
How long did the extensive overhaul of Nautilus take?
How long did the extensive overhaul of Nautilus take?
In what year did Nautilus log her 300,000th mile underway?
In what year did Nautilus log her 300,000th mile underway?
What recognition did Nautilus receive in 1982?
What recognition did Nautilus receive in 1982?
Where did Nautilus begin its inactivation procedures?
Where did Nautilus begin its inactivation procedures?
What unique position does the historic ship Nautilus hold?
What unique position does the historic ship Nautilus hold?
How many nuclear-powered submarines did the Navy have by 1961?
How many nuclear-powered submarines did the Navy have by 1961?
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Nautilus's first Arctic voyage
Nautilus's first Arctic voyage
Nautilus traveled under Arctic ice, a first for US submarines.
Nautilus's North Pole transit
Nautilus's North Pole transit
Successfully traversed the geographic North Pole submerged.
Reactor core replacement
Reactor core replacement
Nautilus's nuclear reactor core was replaced periodically.
Operation Sunshine
Operation Sunshine
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Arctic Access
Arctic Access
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Nuclear-powered submarine
Nuclear-powered submarine
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NATO exercises
NATO exercises
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Presidential Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
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USS Nautilus (SSN-571)
USS Nautilus (SSN-571)
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Nuclear Propulsion Plant
Nuclear Propulsion Plant
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Commander Eugene P. Wilkinson
Commander Eugene P. Wilkinson
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17 January 1955
17 January 1955
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Longest submerged cruise (1955)
Longest submerged cruise (1955)
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Anti-submarine warfare practices (WWII)
Anti-submarine warfare practices (WWII)
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Increased Speed and Endurance (effect on ASW)
Increased Speed and Endurance (effect on ASW)
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60,000th nautical mile
60,000th nautical mile
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Nautilus's Cuban Missile Crisis role
Nautilus's Cuban Missile Crisis role
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Nautilus's Mediterranean tour
Nautilus's Mediterranean tour
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Nautilus's 27-month overhaul
Nautilus's 27-month overhaul
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Nautilus's final journey
Nautilus's final journey
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Nautilus's decommissioning
Nautilus's decommissioning
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Nautilus's National Historic Landmark designation
Nautilus's National Historic Landmark designation
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Nautilus Museum Opening
Nautilus Museum Opening
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Nautilus's 300,000-mile milestone
Nautilus's 300,000-mile milestone
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Study Notes
USS Nautilus (SSN-571)
- Commissioned on 30 September 1954 in Groton, Connecticut
- First nuclear-powered submarine
- Commander Eugene P. Wilkinson was the first commander
- Developed by a team of scientists and engineers led by Captain Hyman G. Rickover at the Naval Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission
- Remained dockside for further construction and testing after commissioning
- On 17 January 1955, powered by nuclear power for the first time
- Conducted sea trials and preliminary acceptance tests by the Navy
- Undertook a shakedown cruise on 10 May 1955, traveling 1,381 miles submerged in 89.8 hours, the longest submerged cruise at that time
- Conducted rigorous exercises in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island and off Bermuda
- Visited several east coast Navy bases, conducted torpedo firing tests, and standardization trials
- In 1957, the nuclear reactor fuel core was replaced at the Electric Boat Company in Groton
- Traveled to the U.S. west coast and then returned to New London, Connecticut in July 1957, participated in exercises in the Pacific
- First voyage under Arctic polar ice pack in 1958 (1,383 miles)
- Performed the highly secret "Operation Sunshine" submerged transit under the North Pole in April 1958. This was a successful approach after an earlier failed attempt in the Chukchi Sea
- Congratulated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for the expedition
- Underwent a complete overhaul in 1959 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
- Deployed to the Mediterranean Sea in 1960 for the first time
- Conducted anti-submarine warfare tests and NATO exercises in the Atlantic
- Played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962
- Participated in further fleet exercises and developmental testing (300,000 nautical miles over six years)
- Returned to Groton for a 27 month overhaul in 1963
- Returned to a homeport in May 1966
- Became a National Historic Landmark in May 1982
- Towed to Groton on July 6, 1985
- Served as a Museum in Groton, Connecticut
- Receiving upgrades in 2021 at a projected cost of $36 million
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This quiz covers the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1954. Delve into its significant milestones, including its pioneering shakedown cruise and various operational exercises. Test your knowledge on its history and contributions to naval technology.
