Submarine Activities

Visuals of military submarines surfacing in oceans, showcasing naval prowess and operations from different locations.

1990s USS PENNSYLVANIA NUCLEAR SUBMARINE USN RUNNING ON SURFACE SHOWING CONNING TOWER OR SAIL

USS City of Corpus Christi Nuclear Fast Attack Submarine

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BREMERTON (SSN-698), with distinguished guest on the speakers platform during commissioning ceremonies. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard bow view of a Russian Navy Northern Fleet Sierra II class nuclear-powered attack submarine underway on the surface. Country: Baltic Sea

110520-N-CO162-065HONG KONG (May 20, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) gets underway from Victoria Harbor after receiving support from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-SN-85-08505. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-09117. Country: Unknown

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SILVERSIDES (SSN-679) departing Narragansett Bay, R.I. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 24, 2016) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Helena (SSN 725) transits the Atlantic Ocean with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Ike is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in preparation for a future deployment.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 20, 2013) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) stand ready as the boat pulls into Busan Naval Base. Cheyenne participated in bilateral naval exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with the Republic of Korea in support of regional security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

100327-N-3154P-044NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2010) The Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS New Mexico moored pierside during the ship's commissioning ceremony, held aboard Naval Station Norfolk Mar. 27. New Mexico is the sixth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and will be homeported in Groton, Ct. (US Navy

A port side view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BOISE (SSN-764) underway at high speed off the Virginia Capes. The ship is on sea trials. Base: USS Boise @@(Ssn 764) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

121229-N-IN807-018SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Dec. 29, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) prepares to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Bremerton is on a deployment tot he western Pacific and emory S. Land is undergoing repairs in the Philippines while conducting coordinated tending moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Sailors onboard the Korean submarine LEE CHUN stand at the ready, as they prepare to go pier-side in Apra Harbor, Guam. The Koreans are joining by other allied forces in Guam to participate in Exercise TANDEM THRUST '99. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '99 State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

A pair of rigid-hull inflatable boats from Special Boat Unit 4 (SBU-4) operate alongside the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ARCHERFISH (SSN-678) during the joint service exercise Ocean Venture '93. The ARCHERFISH has a dry deck shelter attached to its deck. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS SIMON BOLIVAR (SSBN-641) in port. Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine SALT LAKE CITY (SSN-716) underway during sea trials prior to commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Navy divers approach the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ARCHERFISH (SSN-678) in a small boat during the joint service Exercise Ocean Venture '93. A dry deck shelter is secured on the deck of the submarine. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 Base: USS Archerfish State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00150. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1977 - Aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MEMPHIS (SSN-691) underway.

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Sept. 20, 2012) Sailors man the conning tower aboard the Ohio-class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) as the submarine prepares to depart from the submarine tender USS Emory S Land (AS 39). Michigan, homeported in Bangor, Wash., is on a deployment of the western Pacific. Emory S. Land, homeported in Diego Garcia, is on an extended deployment to Guam, conducting coordinated tended moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations.

120720-N-AO362-094BUSAN, Republic of Korea (July 20, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) arrives in Busan for a routine port visit. Hawaii is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

BANGOR, Wash. (June 5, 2013) The blue crew of the ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol.

DN-ST-85-08357. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the British nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS VALIANT (SSN-102) tied up at the Navy pier. The Military Sealift Command range instrumentation ship USNS RANGE SENTINEL (T-AGM-22) is moored forward of the VALIANT. Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-05824. Country: Unknown

120601-N-UK333-076JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 1, 2012) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing her first operational deployment to the western Pacific region.

March 6, 2011 - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN-756) pulls into Augusta Bay, Sicily, to receive supplies and personnel.

221014-N-ZZ999-0065 GROTON, Conn. (October 14, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) prepares to moor at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Oct. 14. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

A close in view of the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Houston (SSN-713) as the sub heads up the channel to her homeport following a deployment. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN-723) underway. Country: Unknown

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 23, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrives inSouda Bay. Alexandria is on a scheduleddeployment supporting maritime security operations and theater securitycooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Crewmembers of the yard tugboat Houma (YTB-811) toss lines over to the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN-750) in preparation to pushing the sub clear of the pier so it can continue in its part of the fleet exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COMPTUEX 95 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-09518. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

220810-N-GR655-0046 GROTON, Conn. (August 10, 2022) - The USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 10. Indiana returned to homeport from its 2nd full deployment since commissioning in support of the Navy's maritime strategy - supporting national security interests and maritime security operations - in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Indiana and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

041025-N-0780F-081. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

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120613-N-DI599-010YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 13, 2012) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka as part of its deployment to the western Pacific.

The State Secretary for Defense, J. van Houwelingen is on board the sea lion (1990-) for a short cruise. The last bunch has been disconnected and is taken inside. To the flagpole. The discretion flag of the State Secretary of Defense. In the background Hr.Ms. Callenburgh (1979-1994).

Water falls from the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN-757) as the submarine surfaces during post-commissioning trials off Andros Island, Bahamas. The ALEXANDRIA was commissioned on June 29, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

DD-ST-87-08691. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-87-04278. Country: Unknown

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 19, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) transits Apra Harbor as the boat deploys from Guam to conduct surveillance, training, and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Asheville is one of multiple submarines forward-deployed to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15.

110622-N-UK333-034JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 22, 2011) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

PERTH, Australia (April 28, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), participate in a weapons handling exercise with a Harpoon inert training shape while the submarine is pierside at Royal Australian Navy base HMAS Stirling on Garden Island off the coast of Perth, Australia, April 28, 2022. Springfield is currently on patrol in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705) underway off the coast of New London, Conn. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110110-N-3090M-015GROTON, Conn. (Jan. 10, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691) Naval Submarine Base New London to begin her final deployment. Memphis will be decommissioned later this year.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (May 9, 2020) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) returns to its homeport, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. The ship was forward deployed for more than 800 days, providing the U.S. Navy with one of the most versatile and clandestine platforms in the fleet. Guided-missile submarines are capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles and host up to 66 Special Operation Forces. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is homeport to all East Coast Ohio-class submarines.

A port side view of the USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) underway as it enters the Apra Harbor, Guam. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

DN-ST-90-00139. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the submarine USS DARTER (SS-576) departing Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers and crew members man their stations on the sail of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) as the ship approaches a berth at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-09133. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port side view of the British nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine HMS VANGUARD (SSBN-50) being assisted up the channel by a civilian tug boat. Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10221. Base: Thames River State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 9, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) stand on the bridge as it arrives pierside following a seven-month deployment. San Francisco executed the Chief of Naval Operations' maritime strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations.

120515-N-LP168-082 BANGOR, Wash. (May 15, 2012) The Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) moors the boat as it returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 4, 2022) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit April 4, 2022. Asheville is forward-deployed to the island of Guam and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.

230928-N-VC599-1024 U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 28, 2023) The Republic of Korea Navy Sonwonil-class submarine ROKS Jeong Ji (SS 073) moors at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Sept. 28, 2023.

PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 11. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Three Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarines display ensigns and union jacks during the commissioning ceremony for their sister ship, the USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716). Moored together at a pier are the USS BATON ROUGE (SSN 689), the USS ATLANTA (SSN 712), and the USS NORFOLK (SNN 714). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-10178. Base: Corpus Christi State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041109-N-5539C-001. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120530-N-CB621-064APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) shift colors after arriving in Apra Harbor for a routine port visit. during it's six month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Columbus is on a six-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Torpedo ship hr.ms. Mercuur (1987-) with three submarines from the Walrus class (1990-) in the background.

Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission. NASA's Landing and Recovery Team practices bringing a mock Orion capsule into the well deck of the USS Portland (LPD 27) ahead of the Artemis I Orion splashdown slated for Dec. 11.

PROA DE SUBMARINO S 31 AC REYES - II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Location: II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Santander. Cantabria. SPANIEN.

120615-N-JS205-009POLARIS POINT, Guam (June 15, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) comes alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Greeneville, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is on a western Pacific deployment, while Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment to Guam serving as the U.S. 7th FleetÕs lead afloat fleet maintenance activity.

DN-SC-85-09447. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-85-10938. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand at attention as the US flag is raised aboard ship during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Submarine hr.ms.waardvis (s 806)

DN-ST-85-10100. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BIRMINGHAM (SSN-695) steams through the channel as it departs from the naval station after a visit.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

161029-N-HI707-238 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Illinois (SSN 786) raise the national ensign aboard USS Illinois during its commissioning ceremony on Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 29. USS Illinois is the U.S. NavyÕs 13th Virginia-Class attack submarine and the fourth ship named for the State of Illinois.

120306-N-HG315-001 SAN DIEGO (March 6, 2012) Line handlers take in lines cast ashore from the submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) as Topeka departs San Diego for a scheduled six-month western Pacific deployment in support of the Chief of Naval Operations' Maritime Strategy, which includes maritime security, forward presence, sea control, and power projection. Topeka was commissioned Oct. 21, 1989 and is named after Topeka, Kansas. Displacing more than 6,900 tons, Topeka has a crew of nearly 140 Sailors and is one of six Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarines homeported in San Diego.

SENIOR CHIEF Sonar Technician (STCS) Peter Manias and SENIOR CHIEF Torpedoman (TMCS) Jeffrey Leonard view the pier area of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714), as the ship departs the roadstead for Annapolis, MD. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220616-N-LN285-3009 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 16, 2022) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) pulls into port following a routine underway, June 16, 2022. Topeka is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

A view of the 13th demonstration and shakedown operation launch of a Trident I missile from the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN-627). Country: Unknown

091013-N-0932F-006 ARCTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2009) Machinist Mate 2nd Class Corey Stabenow inspects the deck of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) after surfacing in the vicinity of the North Pole. Texas is the first Virginia-class submarine to conduct operations in the Arctic. Texas is in transit to its new homeport at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

DN-ST-85-04079. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Naval ships - United States Navy submarine USS Grouper, 1941. Color illustration

220902-N-GR655-0214 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

1960S Polaris A-3 Missile Launch From Uss Daniel Boone Submarine

NINGBO, China (Nov. 29, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus departs the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Yuan-class submarine Hai Jun Chang (SSP 21). Mabus is visiting China to discuss the new U.S. defense strategy, deepening our military-to-military engagements, rebalancing toward the Pacific and fostering a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship with China.

060909-N-06653J-007. Base: Galveston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030903-N-5024R-002. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GARDEN ISLAND, Australia - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) is pictured moored at Royal Australian Navy HMAS Stirling Naval Base, Nov. 28. Mississippi is currently on patrol in support of national security interests in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

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