Atomic Submarine 'Skate' At The Pole
Atomic Submarine 'Skate' At The Pole
Clip: 356158_1_1
Year Shot: 1959
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1658
Original Film: 032-028-01
HD: N/A
Location: North Pole ?
Timecode: 00:20:38 - 00:21:57
Atomic Submarine 'Skate' At The Pole The nuclear submarine Skate penetrates the ice at the North Pole after a historic voyage under the winter arctic ice. In all, the submarine surfaced ten times through the ice while logging 3,090 miles in twelve days. A feat of great strategic value. Front of sub cutting through water. Crew members perform various tasks, operate equipment, look into periscope (interior of sub). Sub surfaces through ice. Crewmen knock ice off of sub.