The UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) wants a “remote” location to store at least 27 nuclear reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) from nuclear submarines, pending a permanent repository. From 2012, and still trying to find a resolution.

  from Blogger https://ift.tt/YkzW83mvia IFTTT

On this day in 1982, USS Houston (SSN-713) on sea trials stalking the last conventionally powered US Navy aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), as she heads out on deployment.

  from Blogger https://ift.tt/BJyuDE5via IFTTT

On this day in 1958, USS Skate circumnavigated the globe in 50 minutes. To accomplish this remarkable feat, the sub took a shortcut by sailing on a circular course within two miles of the North Pole. The Skate only needed to travel 12 miles to pass through all of the world’s time zones.

  from Blogger https://ift.tt/vY2Ti9rvia IFTTT