Inside a Nuclear Attack Submarine

[@loghomebuilder407]

As a 20 year submarine veteran (SubVet) I was blown away by your interesting descriptions, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and humanity. This is the best version of an outsider's look at submarine life I've seen. Great job and thanks!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@stephenbaker1362]

I Concur. As a nuclear operator on a Missile Sub during the Cold War, i found your take interesting and very forward. I wonder how you would make out after 60 to 70 days submerged. I bet you could do it.

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

@@stephenbaker1362 well . . . . . Once that hatch closes you don’t have a whole lot of other options

[@scottsbaitsandtackle]

That chief in the beginning looked a little tubby there! Navy got the best chow! I was in the Marines and Army. No food complaints here from either!

[@RadiomanofTheBoat]

It was a pleasure having you on board, Ms. Calandrelli! The video was very accurate and I’m glad the world can take a small peek into what we do. It can be very challenging but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Is there any way for a civilian to do this as a "once in a lifetime" trip? I couldn't go into the military for medical reasons, but I'd pay $50k to spend a few days on a sub with VIP access.

[@moonasha]

you wouldn't happen to be a radioman on the boat, would you? 😂

[@dirreeN]

Being from Sweden, growing up i always wanted to work on a submarine or join the airforce.. Sadly i never got to do my conscription (they had just stopped our mandatory conscription and put alot higher restrictions) so i got declined because of a F in school (just 1 F).. Subs has always amazed me

[@Sky_Burger88]

It must be pretty exciting living on a submarine. Being a warrior under the waves. these videos capture all the nice things that happen all the comforts, but when it comes down to it, you guys are out there for war. You guys are out there to defend ships and to kill enemy ships and subs.. I respect you very much for what you guys do.

[@rp1645]

​@@PsRohrbaugh The answer is yes if you are a Family member 😊 before 9-11 I got the pleasure of a Dive in Hood Canal on 😊 USS Alabama SSBN-731 the sub was coming back to Banger Sub Base after deployment. We came on board the same way by Tug and the same boarding gang plank. We then cruised to the torpedo test range in the North end of the Hood Canal The depth of the Hood Canal is 600 feet. The crews always do a test dive after deployment at Sea. My young son even got to sit in one of the two dive plane wheel stations, for pictures taken. We got a tour of everything on board except the Nuclear power plant. On another trip to Bangor I had the pleasure of visiting the USS Nevada SSBN-733. The security at Banger is intense. We had two other checks by security after entering the main gate. Even when we got to Drydock that the USS Nevada was in. The CAPTAIN makes the FINAL "ok" to welcome us tour guests aboard. There was a sailor with a 45 in holster and a sailor with shotgun at entry hatch station on deck 😊 what amazing to me is how happy straight natured the crew on the Alabama was after being at Sea coming home to rotate the crews. 😊 Of all the US Navy vessels I have had the greatest experience of a ship board tour or Ride on. The Sub crews are the nicest and most gracious personality that I have seen in the Navy. They are incredible MEN. The security is so much changed after 9-11. They do have open house at the Fair Winds Torpedo test range Base every two years at NANAIMO BC. The last one I went to had a Canadian Attack Sub at the Pier open for Tours. You might check that out, if No luck with US Navy bases open for ships tours. The Captain of the Subs always has the final say on who can board his boat.

[@michellecook5453]

Thank you for doing this tour. We have been waiting for you to release it and were just talking about it last night. We are a USS Oregon family and are so happy to get an inside look at where our sailor is every day.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

The crew onboard this ship was wonderful! I'm so glad that USS Oregon was the sub I was selected to go on :)

[@Sky_Burger88]

Most of these VIP ship tours follow the same similar script. They get to see the torpedo room. They get to go to the mess hall and look at the crew quarters. But all the really interesting things are not shown. I'd like to see the command room when you guys are underway.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

@@Sky_Burger88 would have loved to show that! For security purposes, I wasn't allowed to film there.

[@just_koop]

@@Sky_Burger88They all follow the same script because many things are classified.

[@TheGamingGeeksSwe]

The US Navy has a tradition that no submarine is ever considered lost at sea. Subs that don't return, including 52 lost during WWII, are considered "still on patrol." Every year at Christmas, sailors manning communication hubs send holiday greetings to those listed as still on patrol.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Didn't know that. You must be a communication guy.

[@adeutsch16]

Just got out two years ago. This is the best breakdown of life on a modern sub I've seen on KZbin, by a non-military member.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

Well that's a very kind thing to say!

[@jillsmith1733]

@spacegal you're incredible! Keep doing amazing things!!

[@probijo]

Unbelievable experience indeed! My question, given the bleakness you described of the long periods at sea, would be what inspired the crew to become submariners?

[@Dountman]

It’s terrible, but she is a dime…

[@mikemccabe5492]

I've been out 42 years and am awed at the technological improvements that were shown. A well done piece.

[@coreyjacobs5688]

Love your take on your ride. I served on subs for 22 years. One of my favorite experiences is when I was able to have my dad onboard for 3 days. I did t see him for 24 hours, he had such a blast. Still talks about it to this day, 25 years later.

[@goofyiest]

I love it when 'regular' people get a chance to go out on our subs. And you did a stupendous job. Well done!

[@thomassullivan1676]

I want to go on after building until 45 years but I can't

[@markschneider8698]

Great video! I served on 3 submarines and enjoyed this thoroughly. I recall seeing the bow and stern of the USS OREGON as they were being built by Newport News Shipbuilding before they were shipped north to New London to be final assembled with the remainder of the submarine sections built in Rhode Island. Fun fact: A Virginia class submarine has a 33 year life and the nuclear power plant never needs refueling. Another fun fact. I met my wife in the Engine Room of the USS CALIFORNIA (SSN 781) while she was under construction. Sincerely, Mark Schneider LT, USN retired 6200 Nuclear Power LDO First RCA on USS WASHINGTON (SSN 787)

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Is there any way for a civilian to do this as a "once in a lifetime" trip? I couldn't go into the military for medical reasons, but I'd pay $50k to spend a few days on a sub with VIP access.

[@alexanderpierzchala1615]

Thank you for your service sir!

[@markschneider8698]

@@PsRohrbaugh work for a shipbuilder (NNS or EB) and volunteer to go on builders trials.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

@@markschneider8698 As an electrical engineer I could probably make that happen. Thanks for the reply!

[@emilywiebel3238]

Love the fun facts!! Thank you for your service!!

[@dlkscottish]

Ms. Calandrelli, Welcome to the world of submarines, I am positive you will never forget this experience. Thank you for accepting the offer to ride, overcoming your fears, and sharing your experience in an enjoyable to view manner. I served aboard 6 submarines and am 29 days shy of 20 years of sea time in a 30-year Naval career. I don't think a day goes by that I don't look back on and miss some aspect of my submarine life. Submarine movies: Run Silent Run Deep, Hunt for Red October, and the classic Down Periscope. The one thing I always took to sea with me was Coke; a can for each day we were scheduled to be underway. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us!

[@fancycomma]

Emily, you are so fearless! This is the coolest thing ever! Thanks for taking us on a tour of the USS Oregon. Absolutely LOVED this!!!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

Thank you so much!!!

[@575SUBVET]

As a retired submarine A-Ganger SCPO, your video was OUTSTANDING! Thanks you for showing the world what the life of a Submariner is all about.

[@jamesdaugherty6886]

I spent 3 years on a submarine and watch many videos about submarines. This was far the best one I have ever watched. Your enthusiasm was great. I think they got one on you when they had you go in the torpedo tube twice! I never did that.

[@Dasycottus]

Ive seen so many SSN tours, but they never get old. They're magnificent pieces of engineering-and also the scariest weapons ever designed.

[@emilywiebel3238]

I think the coolest thing about this entire video is reading the comments from so many service members. Of course from my view point you did fantastic on this video but seeing so many others appreciate your work and how you showed everything you could in the time you had, who have personal experience is incredible! You should be so proud of everything you have done. You always do an amazing job and explaining and not only showing the science side of things but the human side which is so incredibly important. When the one man said he brings pictures his kids have made for him was so wholesome. I think a lot of people forget we have so many service men and women all over the world on land and at sea working tirelessly every single day. To everyone who is active and retired, thank you so much for everything you do for us!

[@jamesmckeen3751]

As a former US Navy submariner (USS Plunger SSN-595, USS Shark SSN-591), it was interesting to see modern submarine life. I served before cell phones and personal computers. We would have movie night with watching tapes in criuse mess. Das Boot was our favorite submarine movie. Very realistic for WW2 deisil boats. They surfaced or came to periscope depth not only for fresh air but the deisil engine recharged the batteries that the boat ran off. You did do one thing that I never did, which is crawl to the end of the torpedo tube. Great video!! Thank you, and it brought back a lot of memories. The crew from my boat (what we call submarines), which was decommissioned in 1989 or 90, still have reunions every few years.

[@robertsteich7362]

I personally worked on the 792 Vermont and was there for her Christening. Right behind me was a section of the 793 Oregon. In case you’re wondering, I am one of the ship builders at Electric Boat (General Dynamics). I might have worked on the Oregon at some point. But building our freedom is such an honor. Can’t wait until I go on a sea trial on a future submarine. It has been over 30 years since I’ve been on one with my dad as a teen.

[@PlanXV]

I build drones to take out submarines 😅

[@scottmyers6441]

Retired torpedoman here, glad you got to sign the muzzle door! Welcome to the club.

[@duanetelesha]

Hi Em, as a retired employee from Electric Boat, I was an electrrical designer my view of a sub was a 3D drawing you got the up close and personnal, great video and will watch your other videos.

[@johnlancaster119]

I spent 32 years in Brit submarines and I found your account fascinating and accurate. Not many interviewers (male or female) have the strength to ask the difficult question - poo and periods. Well done, you handled it delicately and without causing embarrassment. Well done - glad you enjoyed your time. We are a great band of brothers and I miss it terribly every day. ❤well done OREGON

[@patvonelm6817]

I served on board the USS Will Rogers, a Polaris submarine from 69-72 (five patrols) your video is the best I have ever seen! It was relaxed, informative and fun! Thank you so much...

[@lily3684]

As a submarine family, we absolutely loved this video! Thanks you for such an epic peek into the world we send our favorite person to serve in ❤️

[@MichaelNeitzel-hd4mr]

So years ago as a Air Force 1st lieutenant I got sent to Hawaii on temporary duty-and went to the Naval base where 3 Boomers were tied up. I walked up to the 1st one identified myself, showed my orders, and asked if I could get a tour. The answer was "get off my dock", same with the second sub, but the 3rd guy on "gate watch" said lemme ask the Captain-who said YES! WOW! I was flying C-130 aircraft (trash haulers) back then and I was AMAZED at the sub's nav system-in C-130s we were lucky to know where we were within a couple of MILES (before GPS) in the middle of the ocean, and these sub guys knew where they were with unbelievable accuracy! You're a lucky lady to get this experience-thanks for sharing!

[@MrHarrys6604]

Good on you. I have 8 years on a nuclear submarine force. 4 Years on a Nuc and 4 years at an instructor at S1C as an instructor

[@kenhi7840]

Emily, loved the video. I served on fleet ballistic missile submarines, SSBN's. My longest time submerged was 75 days on deterrent patrol. My father served on diesel submarines.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

it's in the family! 75 days, wow!!

[@万沪-s3c]

Are you tracking the Chinese or the Russians?

[@heatherheddleson3362]

My husband is a submariner, never got to go on a tiger cruise but I joined him for dinner often and it was still a neat experience.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

I hope I get to go back on board one day. It was such a neat experience!

[@roozy64]

Good video... I'm sure a few things are different since I last set foot on board a boat in 1989. The only thing I would challenge is the statement that submarines like to and spend most of their time on the surface. It was probably just the nature of the Groton to New Jersey trip that kept you mostly on the surface. Of our underway time, only what was necessary was surface time. Our job is to be a silent, invisible, deadly threat. And, there's no boat worse on the surface than a round bottom boat.

[@Astronetics]

3:44 That transition tho...smooth AF syncing the voiceover to match up with the tugboat footage. A+

[@RandyAllen702]

Nice work! Very well done. I am a retired Nuclear Trained Chief of the Boat from the 90’s. My career ended long before KZbin came into existence. Once again - well done!

[@peteortiz3554]

Good job, I qualified in submarines on July 4th 1977 aboard the USS Jack SSN605 , your angles and dangles brings back a lot of memories

[@gunsaway1]

You did a super job. It was great for you spend time with the enlisted and Chiefs. They deserved the attention. This is best interview I have seen any where! A plus

[@EmilysScienceLab]

You all have been super kind - thanks so much for watching!

[@stormrider8957]

To the crew and their loved ones: we appreciate your sacrifices in service to our freedom. Emily, you’re awesome. Thank you!

[@NOJSIP]

Ms. Emily Calandrelli you are an American gem. I love your enthusiastic personality and the unique insight that you deliver over the years. After this video I now want to salute you. Thank You so much.

[@archjen]

Thank you Ms. Emily for your courage and excitement in your shairing this unique opportunity.

[@tw8464]

Thanks so much. I was in the military but a different branch. It's fascinating to see this is like, to think of the incredible progress of subs since the late 19th century (like the real life Nautilus) and much respect and appreciation to the US Navy 🇺🇸

[@joeydangelo8194]

My 3 year old LOVES you...she sets up a little lab table and gives us shows pretending she is you! Keep up the good work!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

Well that's the cutest thing I've ever heard!

[@scottfackler8415]

As a former submariner (from way back in the '90s), I always enjoy seeing how civilians/non-submariners react to being on a submarine. I also enjoy seeing how the newer submarines look compared to the very much older boats I served on. I'm looking forward to seeing any of your more in-depth videos you have from your visit aboard. To answer your question of favorite submarine movie, I also go with "Down Periscope", for being accurate about the personalities; but "Das Boot" for absolute submarine life accuracy on the old diesel submarines.

[@gottagowork]

With no marine experience whatoever, I found "Down Periscope" to just be simple and funny but not very plausible. Yet "Das Boot" is likely in my top ten ever. Not gonna lie, I found it very odd it wasn't even mentioned (as far as I was able to pick up anyway). "Das Boot" also scores massively higher on imdb, and #78 on the top #250 list. What's the reason? Americans don't like foreign movies, don't watch older movies, or can't emphasize with "the enemy"?

[@cheddar2648]

I was on family vacation on Grand Cayman in 2019 when my brother said, "Do you know who that is over there?" It was Kelsey Grammer. After they got out of the dolphin pool and he was by himself, I approached him. "I just wanted you to know that, as a submarine electrician, 'Down Periscope' is the most accurate submarine movie ever made." He laughed and we chatted for about two minutes. Very approachable and grounded man.

[@scottfackler8415]

@@gottagowork I think it has more to do with the fact that the newer generations were never exposed to that movie that way us older submariners were. As for he plausibility of "Down Periscope", you are correct, it's not very plausible at all. That is part of the spoof aspect. They did manage to nail the personality types pretty accurately, even slightly over-exaggerated for artistic license.

[@gottagowork]

@@scottfackler8415 Probably. Though I think watching it should be mandatory part of training. 😁

[@chrissierinaldi4134]

This was so great to watch. My son just graduated sub school and is on the USS Oregon. I give you credit for not being clostrophobic. Thank you for gibing me an insite of where my son will be spending most of his time ❤

[@GeorgeKasica]

Absolutely fantastic. Former Navy here. You did a great job covering a complex topic. Ok edit to add after seeing the whole video - you did great! Thank you and the crew of the Oregon 28:42

[@Selkiemama]

My 6 year old is obsessed with submarines (and you) and is just enchanted with this video!! Thank you!!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

Oh that means the most! I wasn't sure if younger audiences would like this type of video and I'm so glad to hear that they enjoyed it!!

[@TheStevedie]

Keep encouraging her and hopefully one day she'll join us building these fantastic machines!

[@ramidia2839]

Emily, I absolutely love this. The things I go through daily I see as normal so hearing your "inner voice" with what goes through your head (especially the bridge ladder) made me giggle. Thanks for highlighting our force!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

haha! I desperately need to know if anyone has fallen before!!!

[@ramidia2839]

@@EmilysScienceLab I'll message you a sea story on Instagram about it!

[@SS408566]

Thank you for sharing this! My Dad was a submariner in Charleston, S.C. for about 9 years of his 25 plus years in the U.S. Navy. I thank you again!

[@michaelsadams524]

Emily, this is my first time seeing one of your videos and I really loved it! Thank you for making and sharing it with us!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

This is so kind, I really appreciate that!

[@loucuevas3867]

Hi Emily. This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched. Great job. I was in the Air Force long ago, but now my passion is touring Navy ships. I will never get a tour like yours, so thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to see rest of your videos. Take care.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

thanks for watching!

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

You can tour for FREE the Nautilus and its Museum in Groton. Now that is cool. All they ask is don't lick the glass. It takes effort with several peeps every day keeping it pristine for others to view in awe.

[@TodHughes]

As also a 20 yr.+ submariner I also totally what a great job you did Ms. Calandrelli! My wife enjoyed it as well.

[@bilalbhatti9898]

As a man, it makes me sad men are taking the opportunity to bring women down unnecessarily. This video FLEW by for me! I was so engrossed by this video all the way through. The years of hosting science educational TV really shines through in your videos! Please keep making KZbin videos. Gear it towards whatever you want because you are absolutely incredible in being a communicator for all things science! I look forward to your future videos! 🙂

[@EmilysScienceLab]

WOW this is so kind - thanks for tuning in!

[@amandakonrad8437]

I've been waiting to see this video! I was super excited to hear that you got to ride on one of these. I'm a sister of a former submariner. The long periods of time without any communication was hard, but those hugs when he got back home were the best. Bravo Zulu!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

Oooh I can’t imagine how great those returns were!

[@steveg5933]

I spent 10 years in the Navy. 8 with Marines. I was a Corpsman. Never served on Subs & my time at sea was with Newport class LSTs (all are out of service most sunk as targets) Been out since 96. Videos like this are a joy to watch. They take me back to memories of the best times of my life. Look forward to future videos

[@s.porter8646]

I retired in 2016 after 20 years on boats, love your presentation, its not all fluffy and self gratifying, great job sis

[@tedtio4615]

Thanks for trip down memory lane! I served on two submarines and have nearly threes of my life totally under water. It is a difficult live on board, many sacrifices but worth every minute.

[@alexcosta7020]

The Navy has the best chow in the military, and within the Navy, the Submarines have the best chow. Theres actually a reason for this. Good food is a morale boost for sailors and submariners that are isolated for long periods of time, which can take a toll on your psyche and wear you down.

[@seancrandall1291]

My grandfather told me numerous times that one of the reasons he volunteered for sub service in WW2 (and went through the rigorous qualification) was they had the "best grub in the Navy."

[@tracylindsay4281]

What a concise and interesting time and how wonderfully you connected science to the many experiences you had. You did dangerous things carefully. It's a challenge but it is also often life changing and you must have felt a boost in your confidence to push the envelope.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

oooh I love this analysis! "Doing dangerous things carefully" is so cool. haha thank you!

[@itzdylandude]

Fantastic video! The Virginia Class submarines are a trip to be on. Ive been on a 688 Los Angeles Class and an Ohio SSBN and theres so much different with each class. I work in the Engine Room, where you werent allowed to go lol thank you for showing a glimpse into my world and doing a wonderful job doing so!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

you are the coolest!!!

[@american101]

This is so freaking awesome! This must’ve been quite the trip!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

It was incredible :)

[@philmark1788]

This is the 4th video ive seen of a civilian going on a navy sub. Seems they are doing this a lot for PR. This is very cool!

[@markmccarren827]

Great presentation. I really liked the comparison between a spaceship and a submarine.

[@oldmanmilo8539]

Star Trek II The wrath of khan. The battles always reminded me of Specops from the old days. Served on two boats sturgeon class in the 80s

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Both types of crews are "Explorers" in their own right.

[@moonasha]

great video, love your personality, wish it was longer!

[@Strobel09]

Ever since seeing you mention this on Instagram I was stoked to see the video. This is even better than I imagined!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

This comment actually made me tear up a bit - thank you for saying that!

[@benoregan3318]

These submarine tour videos never get old!

[@robertgagne6506]

I must say after all my time on boats, I confess, this was one of the best films/descriptions I ever heard. I was so entertained, thank you. You did a wonderful job. makes me miss it and want to go back!!!

[@timothyoldson2272]

I retired 4 years ago after 20 years. I really enjoyed your video! It is nice to allow people to see the perspective we see.

[@BobRobertz1]

Great video! Do the backup diesel engines on nuclear subs require topside ventilation to run or do they have an air supply that allows them to operate underwater for a limited time? Prior to this video I didn’t know there were backup diesel engines and just guessed that the sub could operate on emergency battery power. Thanks for educating me!

[@garyforberg9486]

Great job with the video... I did 8 years on Submarines in the Navy as a Torpedoman.. I'm impressed that you actually went back in the tube backwards. Diving the tubes after firing to clean them out was the one part of my job I truly hated..

[@EmilysScienceLab]

oof that does sound hard! Especially with anyone who is larger than me! I'm quite petite and was like...how do average sized adults fit in here??

[@jaebetances9184]

Ohh! 😮What were you cleaning up after firing?

[@slimdaddydogjim]

21:40 "I want to know about the poop!?" 5-star question right there! Glad to know that my prediction was proven true.

[@thomasbeach7436]

As a Navy vet, I was on a destroyer 3 1/2 years, a lot of things were familiar and a lot of things were new. Thank You for the excellent video! I was asked a few months ago what was the one trait that I have that I couldn't live without. I thought about it for a few seconds and told them, my curiosity. Thanks again!

[@EmilyDYKSTRA-y5n]

My husband is the Captain of a submarine. I've been out two times and spent the night. It's so much fun!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

So impressive!

[@mrkeiths48]

40 years later, I sometimes think back to how the boat gently rocked me to sleep....at 400 feet under water. Great video!

[@bigwillydier]

Every time I see a submarine video like this, I get to relive the good old days. Different boat, different class, but still relevant. Thanks for showing the world how amazing the people and machines of the US Submarine Force are. 👍

[@EmilysScienceLab]

What a unique life to have experienced! Thank you for your service.

[@ericalandrum]

My husband served in the Navy, so we showed our daughter (also Emily!) this after dinner. She was fascinated! Thank you for another awesome video! ❤

[@johnleonard5857]

Well done on this video. As a Submarine Veteran I appreciated the job you did with this and the comparisons you made to a space ship. Throughly enjoyed this.

[@skimmer8774]

I could tell by the smiles on your face that you totally enjoyed being there and I could tell by the smiles on the sailors faces they totally enjoyed having you there. You did a fantastic job with this this adventure. Angles and dangles 😅😅

[@TroyBierkortte]

I really enjoyed most how much fun and how unusual these things seemed to be to Emily. Through the eyes of someone who is doing them for the first time, they must seem strange and exciting. I guess I forgot how that felt. Thanks for the reminder.

[@jmpmusva]

Well done! Makes me want to go onboard a sub. Oh wait....I already did that for ten years in sonar. As you could see, sub crews are pretty competent people. Everyone is an instructor on a submarine. You must learn systems, plus you must train the new people constantly. I left and continued teaching sailors for another 30 years. BTW...I never went to the end of the torpedo tube. Now I wouldn't fit....

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

If you did do a tube dive, the inner door would be closing that's for sure. Called hazing back in the day but very effective.

[@Davelakful]

So cool! Very rarely do I watch every second of a video without fast forwarding! The crew were all awesome too!

[@karynelizabeth6065]

My daughter is now begging to go watch Emily's Wonder Lab. Thanks for inspiring my kid.

[@RNemy509]

Ultimate respect for those who serve aboard those incredible feats of engineering, far below the waves. Well done as well Emily

[@690sgtsquid]

Thanks for a truly insightful look into the life of a Bubblehead. The crew was 100% on point with Down Periscope. I'm proud to be a submariner, a title that I'll have for life. Submarines once,...

[@walkerbousman714]

Submarines once...? ;) (me, an olde EM1/SS)

[@martinjrgensen8234]

So happy I found your channel. You are a gem.

[@artbobik3516]

I am glad you got a chance to experience the ride - that is something very few people get to do - You also did a great article on the trip - To me the most realistic movie was "Hunt for Red October" because I had a couple trips not far off then that - I reported aboard the USS Sam Rayburn SSBN 635 when I was 17 1/2 and a fast attack, SSN 603 at 18 1/2 - I am impressed how long you stayed in the Torpedo tube - it is a shame you did not get to see the Dolphins playing - there would be a couple pairs in both the right and left Bow and Stern wakes and at times they would actually jump over the boat at the Bow - I used to stand on the Sail Planes as a lookout and loved it - The newer boats went back to bow planes - also my main duty underway was to drive from the left (stern Planes) seat most of the time - Since I was new construction on the Rayburn I was able to go into the Reactor room before we loaded the Rods, that was neat - After being out for 85 days one time, when we surfaced the radio was turned on and the first song was "We All Live In A Yellow Submarine" over 50 years later I still hate it - PS, i as I grew up I played on the U505 in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry where I learned to live in tight spaces as a child - I ditched school to go there in the 50's and 60's -

[@Justone372]

Looks like you enjoyed your trip!

[@navy004]

This was fun to watch as someone who’s been on subs for work. Smoked a cigar in the sail of a surfaced boat at night in the middle of the ocean - by far the coolest boat experience I ever had. Also the ladder to the sail…ugh. Cheers!

[@OneOlive1]

This is one of the coolest KZbin videos I have watched!

[@EmilysScienceLab]

thank you!!

[@gojoe47]

Awesome experience I'm glad you had an amazing time and opportunity to get onboard a us submarine. Thanks it was fun watching this video

[@xpatsteve]

Great video! Equally informative and entertaining. Not to mention, the best angles and dangles footage I've seen so far.

[@timdehoogh8441]

wow you must have gone through some extensive security clearances

[@johnlesniak4001]

I served on destroyer’s in the US Navy for 13 years. Never served on a Submarine. Thanks for the tour. By the way you have a pleasant voice. Thanks 🙌

[@EmilysScienceLab]

WOW! Thank you for your service in the Navy! And also - thank you for saying that :)

[@johnlesniak4001]

@@EmilysScienceLab your welcome. My niece grace is 12 she is a stem student. I turned her on to your content. She will be ecstatic that you replied to my comment. Thanks 😊

[@RINNTY]

Wow, What a great experience. Thank You for sharing Your adventure with us. It looked like so much fun.

[@glennday7802]

Served 35 years in the submarine force. Although I achieved the rank of TMC(SS) and eventually CDR (LDO), the accomplishment I'm most proud of are earning my silver dolphins in 1971 and my gold dolphins in 1984.

[@itsallerson]

I love your interview style and way of explaining things.

[@EmilysScienceLab]

thank you!

[@MichaelMathews-q2k]

The torpedo tube is a tight fit and you had zero problems in there.

[@omarcruz8709]

I felt what seemed to be a bit of panic when you were entering the torpedo tube. I have a lot of respect for the sailors who serve in submarines.

[@diverdan0]

Did they let you Drive?

[@TechDeals]

Very cool video... watched the whole thing, you were brave to go into the torpedo tube twice! A 22 year vet of the Navy I know once said that he never volunteered for submarine duty for one simple reason. If you're on a surface ship and the ship is sinking, you have a running head start to the lifeboats. If you're on a submarine and 300 feet underwater and the ship is sinking, you're all kinds of buggered.

[@jack-bjorn]

This was so entertaining to watch. I really love your passion in how you described your time in a sub. As a 6’2 man I would never want to get into any torpedo tube.

[@andieeidnaandieeidna]

Can we see more submarine content about firefighting, weapons and underwater navigation?

[@DonSteinhagen]

Emily, I enjoyed your video on riding a nuclear submarine. You did such an excellent job consider yourself a “Brother of the Phin”. I’m writing to you because, You can take the boy out of the submarine but you can’t take the submarine out of the boy. I qualified on a WWII submarine. USS SEA OWL SS405. Four patrols on a nuclear FBM. USS ETHAN ALLEN SSB(N)608. On patrol In Norwegian Sea during Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. On patrol April 10, 1963 when THRESHER exceeded crush depth and is still on Eternal Patrol in 8400 feet of water. I shipped with two sailors on board. Our Captain took us to test depth that morning, on the way back up to patrol depth he told us of THRESHER and wanted to show us we still had the integrity of our boat. After 4 years I left the Navy and used GI BII to learn to fly airplanes. I retired as Captain of GULFSTREAM flying at 45,000 feet at .85 MACH (630mph). My son enlisted in Nuclear Submarine Navy in ‘92 right out of high school. Today, 32 years later he is the COMMODORE, SUBMARINE SQUADRON 15, GUAM. The military has a lot to offer young people.

[@chipmunk449]

Huge props on talking about the mensuration aspect, I think that's one of the biggest worries women have looking at that opportunity/ career.

[@bothellkenmore]

How many people get to sign the front hatch of a torpedo tube, amazing. I imagine your cheerful energy and curiosity was a nice boost to the crew.

[@brookedowling4544]

Amazing role model for my daughter and generations to come. Great video, educational and fun. We love you, Emily! 💙💙💙

[@ScienceMom]

So fun to see! I'm curious to know more about ascending after being down. Is it similar to scuba diving where they have to be careful about the rate and not come up too fast?

[@EmilysScienceLab]

I don't believe so, because the sub itself is pressurized! So you don't have the same issues as SCUBA divers!

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

@al That's not true. Its atmospheric pressure inside. It may slightly change due to ventilation lineups but not much. Hopefully not draw a vacuum in a compartment. Cool perspective on the video. Most "non submariners" never get to see them or get to ride on one. Hopefully they also made you an "Honorary Submariner" and gave you dolphins. . God Bless Submariners.