When the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) surfaced in the Atlantic Ocean following a 96-hour journey under the pole, he said, "as always the sun was shining on Nautilus," and the famous message of "Nautilus 90 ...

The USS Nautilus was first launched in 1954 and was the first nuclear powered submarine. This week in history, on Feb. 4, 1957, the USS Nautilus recorded a total of 60,000 nautical miles traveled.

GROTON, Conn. -- Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower smashed a bottle of champagne across the bow of the USS Nautilus today and launched the world's first atomic-powered submarine into a new era of war or peace ...

Groton ― About 2,500 sailors served aboard the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) during its service life, from its commissioning and historic journey to the North Pole, to its Cold War missions and last trip ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: In a career lasting twenty-five years, Nautilus traveled almost 500,000 miles and took part in a variety of developmental testing programs, while continuing to serve ...

Today in U.S. Naval History - January 17 1832- USS Peacock makes contact with Vietnamese court officials 1900 - U.S. (Cdr. Taussig in USS Bennington) takes formal possession of Wake Island 1955 - USS ...