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 ...

Today in U.S. 1947 - First Navy all jet squadron (VF-17A) receives its first aircraft (FH). 1948 - USS Putnum (DD-757) evacuates U.N. team from Haifa, Israel and becomes first U.S. Navy ship to fly ...

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 ...

Known as Billy in his younger days. Proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Served aboard the USS Nautilus, SSN-571, submarine. Passed away surrounded by loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Loving ...