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United States Navy Submarines 1900-2019 by Michael Green

United States Navy Submarines 1900-2019

Michael Green

Pen and Sword · Paperback · December 27, 2019

In 1900 the US Navy took into its first submarine, the Holland VI, into service.

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Who it’s for
Trace US Navy submarine classes from the Holland VI to nuclear-powered boats and ballistic-missile submarines.
Genres
Warships & Submarines, Naval History, Submarines
Published
Pen and Sword, December 27, 2019

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About this book

In 1900 the US Navy took into its first submarine, the Holland VI, into service. With a single torpedo tube, it had a crew of six, weighed 82 tons and traveled submerged at 6.2mph at a depth of up to 75 feet. Contrast this to the 18 Ohio Class nuclear-powered submarines which entered service in 1981. Weighing 21,000 tons with a crew of 155, its underwater speed is estimated at 30mph at a depth of some 1,000 feet.

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It carries 16 nuclear warhead ballistic missiles with a range of 4,600 miles. This latest Images of War title provides a detailed insight into the many US Navy submarine classes. Particularly fascinating is the post Second World War program of nuclear powered submarines stating with the Nautilius and progressing to the Skate, Thresher, Sturgeon, Los Angeles and George Washington. Admiral Hyman G Rickover's role as Father of the nuclear navy is examined in detail. This superbly illustrated yet affordable book is a must for all naval enthusiasts.

Navy Submarine Classes

Trace US Navy submarine classes from the Holland VI to nuclear-powered boats and ballistic-missile submarines.

Come here for

  • The Holland VI and the Ohio-class submarines
  • The postwar nuclear-powered submarine program

Expect

  • Submarine specifications, including crew size, speed, depth, and armament
  • A detailed examination of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover’s role

Where it sits

Submarines43%
Naval History40%
Warships & Submarines34%

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Publisher categories

  • History
Authors
Michael Green
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Published
December 27, 2019
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
History