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In 1900 the U.S. Navy took into its first submarine, the "Holland VI", into service. With a single torpedo tube, it had a crew of six, weighed 82 tons and travelled submerged at 6.2mph at a depth of up to 75 feet. Contrast this to the 18 "Ohio" class nuclear-powered submarines which entered service in 1981. Weighing 21000 tons with a crew of 155, its underwater speed is estimated at 30mph at a depth of some 1,000 feet. It carries 16 nuclear warhead ballistic missiles with a range of 4600 miles. This latest "Images of War" title provides a detailed insight into the many U.S. Navy submarine classes. Particularly fascinating is the post Second World War programme of nuclear powered submarines stating with the "Nautilius" and progressing to the "Skate", "Thresher", "Sturgeon", "Los Angeles" and "George Washington". Admiral Hyman G Rickovers role as "Father of the nuclear navy" is examined in detail. This superbly illustrated yet affordable book is a must for all naval enthusiasts.
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- Books (first-hand)
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- Green, Michael
- Title
- Images of War. United States Navy Submarines 1900-2019. Rare Photographs from Wartime Archive
- Details
- English text, paperback, many bw- and colour photos. 234 pages.
- Series
- Images of War
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