Submarine Operations At Sea

Images depict various submarines in action, highlighting military training exercises in ocean settings, featuring crew interactions and defense equipment.

Pacific Ocean, June 21, 2004 - Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN-724) gets underway from Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, California, to conduct routine exercises.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BATFISH (SSN-681) with the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG-995) in the background. Personnel are being transferred from the BATFISH to the SCOTT by way of a motor whaleboat during exercise ADVANCE PHASE III off the coast of Florida. Subject Operation/Series: ADVANCE PHASE III Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-SC-87-04339. Country: Barents Sea

Pacific Ocean, June 21, 2004 - Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN-724) gets underway from Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, California, to conduct routine exercises.

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard an unidentified USN LOS ANGELES CLASS: Attack Submarine conduct Emergency Personnel Transfer Hoist Training with a USN CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5) in Apra Harbor, Guam. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

960922-N-7968H-007. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

GARDEN ISLAND, Australia - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) prepares to moor 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.

USS Woodrow Wilson (SSBN-624). The nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine USS Woodrow Wilson SSBN-624 underway off the coast of South Carolina with some of the 16 Poseidon missile tube outer doors open.

130314-N-LS794-010APRA HARBOR, Guam (March 14, 2013) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) enters Apra Harbor after a short training underway. Key West is undergoing small repairs preparing for an inspection and survey (INSURV) while in port.

SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 16, 2013) The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) arrives in Souda harbor. Georgia is homeported in Kings Bay, Ga., and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

970101-N-0000X-002. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen stand ready to send mooring lines ashore on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BILLFISH (SSN-676). The BILLFISH is carrying the deep submergence rescue vehicle AVALON (DSRV-2). Both participated in the NATO deep sea rescue exercise Sorbet Royal '92. Subject Operation/Series: SORBET ROYAL '92 Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

051215-N-3532C-001. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LA JOLLA (SSN-701) underway. Base: USS La Jolla Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

170325-N-UD469-025PUGET SOUND, Wash. (March 25, 2017) The Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Pennsylvania is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base, providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States.

High angle view of a US Navy submarine

060517-N-4014G-130. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ATLANTA (SSN 712) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Spectators line the pier as the attack submarine USS DARTER (SS 576) departs from Sasebo. Base: Fleet Activities, Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-04-09135. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

051012-N-6497N-096. Base: Naval Base, Kitsap (BANGOR) State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine SAN FRANCISCO (SSN-711) underway during sea trails held about one month before commissioning. The ship was built by Newport News Shipbuilding. Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-10230. Country: Unknown

110826-N-OV358-086GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 26, 2011) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) cast off lines as the submarine departs Naval Submarine Base New London ahead of Hurricane Irene.

GROTON, Conn. (March 19, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) makes its way up the Thames River to Naval Submarine Base New London following a seven-month deployment.

The U.S. Navy's nuclear ballistic submarine USS MAINE (SSBN-741) one of the nations newest Ohio class submarines conducts surface navigational operations approximately 50 miles due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The U.S. Navy's nuclear ballistic submarine USS MAINE (SSBN-741) one of the nations newest Ohio class submarines conducts surface navigational operations approximately 50 miles due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.

An aerial starboard beam view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BALTIMORE (SSN-704) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 16, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) pulls into Apra Harbor to conduct maintenance and liberty. Bremerton is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 24, 2022) The Republic of Korea Sohn Wonyil class diesel-electric submarine ROKS SINDOLSEOK (SS 082) sails into Apra Harbor towards Naval Base Guam, Sept. 24. Naval Base Guam is home to several Los Angeles-class attack submarines and supports operations with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

An aerial port bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-90-03741. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110306-N-9914B-005AUGUSTA BAY, Sicily (March 6, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) pulls into Augusta Bay, Sicily, to receive supplies and personnel. Scranton is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

A PBR Mark 2 riverine patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 26 (SBU-26) accompanies the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669) into the Miraflores locks. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HOUSTON (SSN-713) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) secured in the water during its commissioning. The partially-constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine GEORGIA (SSBN-729) displays a "Good Luck Ohio" banner nearby. Both ships are products of General Dynamics Corp. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Russian nuclear submarine Dmitry Donskoy. a Russian nuclear a submarine Dmitry Donskoy. Copyright: xZoonar.com/DenisxPomortsevx 15888190

DN-SC-03-10060. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Louisville (SSN 724) US Navy

DN-SN-88-06652. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220902-N-GR655-0205 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.

040412-N-0780-041. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine SCRANTON (SSN-756) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

091015-N-3090M-450GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 15, 2009) The attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) departs Naval Submarine Base New London to begin her first scheduled full-length deployment. The Virginia-class submarines are the first U.S. nuclear attack submarines designed for battle space dominance across a broad spectrum of missions, and are equipped with advanced sensors and other special features that enable them to execute numerous war fighting tasks simultaneously.

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BILLFISH (SSN-676) is silhouetted against the water while taking part in the joint U.S./French naval exercise DASIX LAFAYETTE. Subject Operation/Series: DASIX LAFAYETTE Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SAM HOUSTON (SSN-609), with an auxiliary hangar, entering the channel en route to Naval Station, Pearl Harbor. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-ST-89-08512. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050730-M-9114Y-010. Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-3

DN-ST-90-00144. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial port bow view of the attack submarine USS GRAYBACK (SS-574). Country: South China Sea

DN-ST-88-07378. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SN-86-00139. Country: Unknown

The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) makes its down the Thames River after departing Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., for routine operations on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. San Juan is the third United States ship to be named San Juan and was commissioned on Aug. 6, 1988.

An aerial bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OLYMPIA (SSN 717) underway. Country: Unknown

NEW LONDON, Conn. (Sept. 11, 2020) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) makes its way past the City of New London and down the Thames River as she departs Submarine Base New London on Friday, September 11, 2020. Nineteen years ago, Providence took part in the opening salvo in Operation Enduring Freedom, a direct response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Line handlers tie up the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) at the Trident basin wharf. Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A tug assists a Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine away from its berth as it prepares to depart from San Diego. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-00140. Country: Unknown

An aerial starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN-633) underway. Country: Unknown

111028-N-XK202-067 NORFOLK (Oct. 28, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) board the boat as they bring her to life” during a commissioning rehearsal ceremony the day before the Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine is commissioned. California is the eighth Virginia-class submarine and will be homeported in Groton, Conn.

110621-N-UK333-218PEARL HARBOR (June 21, 2011) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

220902-N-GR655-0073 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits past the New London Ledge Lighthouse 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.

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN-750) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

TOULON, France (May 17, 2016) A Sailor aboard USS Springfield (SSN 761) heaves a shot line as the submarine prepares to moor pier side during a scheduled port visit in Toulon, France. Springfield, a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine, homeported in Groton, Connecticut, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

DN-ST-88-05575. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040823-N-3019M-003. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Country singer Lee Greenwood visits the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS TENNESSEE (SSBN-734) as part of his visit to Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Georgia. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PEARL HARBOR (April 22, 2019) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and its crew arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing their latest deployment, April 22, 2019.

KINGS BAY, GA. (Sept. 12, 2018) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., following the completion of sea trails. Rhode Island recently completed a 33-month engineered refueling overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. The boat is one of five ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads.

DN-SN-87-04282. Country: Unknown

Naval ships - British Royal Navy nuclear submarine HMS Torbay, 1985. Color illustration

DN-SD-06-10143. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

220524-N-N0869-1002PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2022) A support vessel transfers crew and equipment to the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) during an at-sea exchange of crew, held recently off the coast of Washington. Alabama is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220902-N-GR655-0058 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits past the New London Ledge Lighthouse 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.

DD-ST-87-08692. Country: Unknown

A starboard side view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) as crewmen man the rails and distinguished guests stand on the speaker's platform during the commissioning ceremony. The partially-constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine GEORGIA (SSBN-729) can be seen in the background. Both ships are products of General Dynamics Corp. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020320-N-1166S-003. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NSSF

PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) - Republic of Korea Navy submarine ROKS Shin Dol Seok (SS 082) 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.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN-758) underway at high speed off the Virginia Capes during sea trails. Base: USS Ashville @@(Ssn 758) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Naval ships - Soviet Navy Kilo class submarine, 1981. Color illustration

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2015) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrives pierside in its new homeport of San Diego. Alexandria joins Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 after a scheduled two-year engineered overhaul on the East Coast.

PERTH, Australia (April 23, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) prepares to moor alongside the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at HMAS Stirling Navy Base, April 23, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

USA, Oregon, Portland. USS Blueback on permanent display at dock.

Equipment being loaded on the USNS DENEBOLA at the Savannah Georgia Port, for deployment to Somalia. Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 15, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine Key West (SSN 722), arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 15, 2022. Key West is forward-deployed to Guam and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.

Swedish Marines, with 4th Boat Training Company, 2d Swedish Marine Battalion, transport U.S. Marines and equipment in a Hovercraft 2000, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022, at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, September 6, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

DN-ST-89-02144. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

130920-N-LS794-066 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 20, 2013) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) shifts colors as it moors after returning from an 11-week deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Underwater view of a submarine firing a torpedo

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 18, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit, April 18, 2022. Alexandria is homeported in San Diego and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.

060501-N-8190H-007. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand on the sail and diving planes of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SHARK (SSN-591) as locomotives pull it through the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. The submarine is en route to the Pacific Ocean. Country: Panama (PAN)

Naval ships - British Royal Navy submarine HMS Thistle, 1939. Color illustration

220621-N-LN285-2385 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 21, 2022) -- Sailors assigned to Republic of Korea Navy submarine ROKS Shin dol seok (SS 082) handle mooring lines as the Shin dol seok arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the 2022 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. 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 andSouthern 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.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 22, 2013) Busan Mayor Hur Nam-sik, tours the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) with commanding officer Cmdr. Noel J. Gonzalez. Cheyenne participated in the bilateral exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with the Republic of Korea in support of regional security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

BEAUFORT SEA (March 10, 2018) The Seawolf-class submarine The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) breaks though the ice in the Beaufort Sea in support of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018. The five-week exercise that allows the U.S. Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations.

050711-N-3390M-044. Base: Naval Base, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 fasten a NASA front porch life raft to a crew module test article (CMTA) during Underway Recovery Test 11, Feb. 25, 2024. In preparation for NASAs Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the Moon, NASA and the Department of Defense will conduct a series of tests to demonstrate and evaluate the processes, procedures and hardware used in recovery operations for crewed lunar missions. Amphibious transport docks, like USS San Diego, have unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including embarking helicopters, launching and recovering small boats, three dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities. Navy

SOUDA BAY, Greece (March, 11 2021) Los Angeles-class submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) is moored pierside during a brief stop for fuel and supplies in Souda Bay Greece on March 11, 2021. U.S. SIXTH Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

San Diego (June 05, 2022) Friends and family welcome back the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) on Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) on June 05. Alexandria is returning to NBPL following a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific.

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