USS North Carolina Submarine

Welcome to this North Carolina Now special on the USS North Carolina Submarine. In this special you will see what the 21st Century Nuclear Attack Submarine can do during Sea Trials. Then you will meet some of the North Carolina's namesake sailors serving abord the SSN-777. Then we dock here in Wilmington for the final step in preparing to serve our country, Commissioning. So, lets climb aboard and see the USS North Carolina.

[@njjeff201]

Bless our Vets. These guys rock!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@servicarrider]

As an American these men fill my heart with pride. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and that of your families.

[@vbadkin]

I am a cold war veteran submariner, last of the Polaris Missile Tech's off the Robert E. Lee SSBN 601. My Father was Pharmacist Mate /Corpsmen on the BB-55 during most of the war and landed with the Marines on at least one occasion. His father, my Grandfather was a Ships Carpenter USN 1917. I am the 3rd generation, L. Badkin to serve our great country in the United States Navy spanning over a 100 years of family support to the nations freedom, amen. Thanks Shipmates!

[@clearingbaffles]

vbadkin 601 blue crew 75-77 f***ing nuke

[@hunter19709]

Thank you for your service!

[@db-zc9xv]

Thank you both for your service. I did my little part as a shipfitter on the refit of the 601 at Mare Island in '77. She was a great boat.

[@clearingbaffles]

db tired boat with GREAT crew when I was onboard

[@thomasnikkola5600]

Thanks for your service ship mate

[@dzinn901]

My dad was from North Carolina. I remember going aboard the battleship North Carolina when I was a kid. I later joined the Navy and served aboard a Sturgeon class fast attack submarine. Now a generation later, SSN-777 carries on the highest traditions of the Navy and service to our country.

[@darrellbrown7172]

Very fitting to have the USS North Carolina named sub when the area off the coast is called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. #s very 2000-5000 sunk ships and the USS North Carolina battleship “Showboat” is a beautiful sight. My grandfather lived close to Wilmington at the coast and he was a ww2 vet. He first took me to the battleship in the early 80s. And I’ve been going since

[@robertbishop5357]

Submariners are a unique and special group of men. God bless them.

[@SaltiDawg2008]

@Big Bill O'Reilly Certainly fun and boredom, interrupted by brief moments of stark terror! lol *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965*

[@jwrice743]

And women now.

[@jimconnor5120]

@Big Bill O'Reilly was this in any way necessary?

[@pottyjohn8111]

@@jimconnor5120 don't mind him he has trump derangement syndrome

[@goldenlabradorskye]

@Big Bill O'Reilly Too right ..........served on british subs for 10 years.......would do it all again.

[@dougbennett4371]

This ship makes me proud to be a submariner and a north Carolinian. BZ shipmates I love you all

[@larrymiller1380]

Great show my dad was in ww2 me I was in Vietnam both of us marines I miss my dad

[@itsyoboyskinnypenis7898]

Thanks for you and your family's service.

[@tonystanney3804]

I particularly liked where a small piece of the old USS North Carolina was 'donated' to the new vessel to continue the service of those veterans into a new era. From what I can make out it was a few deck-boards but what significance! Those deck-boards resounded to sailor's boots during WW2 and now resound to the next generation's boots. I also like the primary order, "Man our ship and bring her to life". I'm a Brit and know little of US maritime traditions but those words seem very poignant and appropriate. Good luck to 777 and all who sail in her.

[@tlamn1905]

Yep, it was! Nice one

[@dianebernhoft4939]

The Virginia class is truly awesome

[@shanehayes9349]

My Father was a submariner and is now retired from the Navy. I recently retired from the Air Force however, I have the utmost respect for what he has endured.

[@davidhewson1234]

Sense of purpose and enthusiasm of crew and North Carolina people is impressive. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you.

[@Rm-px3bw]

GOD BLESS YOU always !!

[@WilliamWallaceRoss]

Godspeed, USS North Carolina....Run Silent...Run Deep! Anchor's Away!

[@justinscott4503]

Pride Runs Deep....former RM2(SS)

[@unitedwestand5100]

I have no doubt that she is the best boat in our fleet..... NC Pride...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@damaliamarsi2006]

I served on USS Dolphin, AGSS 555 and after looking at this video I can only say that this boat is a beautiful piece of engineering.

[@clearingbaffles]

willl 88 there may have been but not this one this one was for research and DEEP diving had window(s) museum in San Diego now

[@db-zc9xv]

I did a bit of work on the Triple Nickel at Mare Island. She is truly one of a kind. If that boat could talk.......

[@clearingbaffles]

Damalia Marsi slightly deeper diver than my 601 & 665 boats; my adviser at Nuclear Power School was on the NR-1

[@philliphunt9794]

I was the senior medical officer for COMSUBDEVGRU-1 during 1992-1995 and supervised the medical department for USS DOLPHIN as well as all other CSDG-1 assets. During my career in the submarine force, rode a lot of SSNs and SSBNs as medical oversight. Retired just after the USS VIRGINIA class were launched. Good documentary! CAPT P HUNT, MC,USN (ret)

[@damaliamarsi2006]

@Phillip Hunt I know and once worked for you possibly. Small world if so...

[@Glenn-em3hv]

Best chow ever!!!

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

Thanks to the crew each and everyone of you ; best wishes for a great career with the USN , many of us out here envy the unique and memorable adventures and opportunities that will come your way since for many of us those doors that once invited us in have now all closed.

[@Sycthe707]

I’ve never been so proud in my life

[@travelwithus750]

God bless our men and women of uniform. And God bless America🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gowdsake7103]

God and mass destruction and lack of compassion yep you summed that up

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Their *TOP SPEED* is *THAT QUIET??* Wowzers.... *GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE, CREW OF **_SSN-777!!!!_*

[@lessd685]

It is a shame Hugh Morton Sr. is not still alive to enjoy this event as he was responsible for getting the USS North Carolina Battleship in its place in Wilmington in 1960 as well as the Azelea Festival. RIP as well as all those sailors who have served on the past three North Carolina named ships.

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*THE GREAT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN GIVEN THE STATE-OF-THE-ART SUBMARINE AND A CREW THAT WILL SERVE IN DEFENDING OUR NATIONS SECURITY AND FREEDOMS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME WITH PRIDE, WE BLESS THIS SUBMARINE WITH THE MERCY AND GRACE TO KEEP HER SAFE AND VICTORIOUS THROUGHOUT HER LIFE, GOD BLESS THE USS NORTH CAROLINA AND HER CREW!!*

[@tlamn1905]

Amen! Great State of North Carolina Representing!

[@tlamn1905]

@Satan Your Mom?

[@yourearidiculouslunatic8435]

@@tlamn1905 I miss my home. ❤

[@brendamercer6842]

@Squirrel I care

[@juancarlocerna9504]

God bless North Carolina...the best state of 🇺🇸

[@dianebrady6784]

Bless all who sail within her.

[@bestamerica]

hi D B... who is a word - HER -

[@renebriones9581]

AWSOME!!!!!!! GO USA AND OUR SUBMARINERS GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!! REGARDS FROM FLORIDA !!

[@leonardpoindexter5289]

What a technological difference between my "boat" USS Lafayette SSBN 616 and this sub. I wish I were younger, I'd reup for a tour of duty on this baby.

[@StewartMarkley]

Marc Cadwell, Yeah, I feel the same way, I was. NAVET SINS tech on the Hamilton SSBN617 1972-1976.

[@AirstripBum]

For God and country. Good guys!

[@bluemountainagantuk]

Amazing tech advancement. Also props to the seaman @16:24. PSP in a sub! Its the small things can count.

[@michaelcuff5780]

So cool! Thank you!

[@Vivacior]

What a great CO and XO on the SSN NC....(I'm a resident and i very much appreciate this story)...👍 I was on the plankowner crew for USS Alaska.... Reactor Operator/Electronics Tech... Very different story for us...Captain Callahan... We called him "Caligula-han".... Dark times with that guy Over the 3 years of his command...literally 90% of the crew left the Navy when their enlistment was up...the other 10% transferred to a new command. 2 officers had to leave for mental stress.... What a serious waste of great talent...I worked with some of the most excellent professionals in my life.... And we all left...ughh! It's good to see the Admirals are doing a way better job on selecting COs for the Silent Service... Go Navy! (sorry for painting a bad picture...hoping our experience was extremely rare... videos like this give me great hope!)

[@Bpaynes]

I always wanted to do this when I was a kid

[@alexaleks8093]

one of the most dangerous jobs in the world,,,.. my salute to you ,, mates..

[@gowdsake7103]

What ? its not even close sheesh

[@hoffieldj]

@@gowdsake7103 yeah it is

[@hoffieldj]

Dolphines u know @alex aleks

[@gowdsake7103]

@@hoffieldj Try deep sea fishermen, deep sea divers, coal mining etc etc www.cnbc.com/2019/12/27/the-10-most-dangerous-jobs-in-america-according-to-bls-data.html see any submariners on there ? Can you name any submariners that have been killed this decade in the US ?

[@joeamerican7035]

Beautiful presentation.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Submariners and Battleship veterans: Salute from the Netherlands. T.

[@truthmonster3290]

Ah, country Orange....

[@krazedkathooman]

Angles and dangles are primarily for making sure everything is stowed for sea. As was observed in this video, the mess decks are where things usually go flying.

[@charleshamlett2456]

I was on Submarines for 20 years. I am from North Carolina and would love to have served on board the USS North Carolina. Gods speed, fair winds and following seas my shipmates.

[@lachlanchester8142]

Boat

[@denault3985]

I like the number, a lucky ship coming from my favorite east coast state!

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

awesome and thank you for your service

[@MD-mm1zv]

Not many would handle being submerged for 90 days or more. These folks are pretty special people...

[@daviddougherty7289]

Salute to the Submariners and Battleship Sailors from a flat top sailor! Served on the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 from 1987 to 1991.

[@matty6848]

I don’t think I’d want to be stuck on a submarine however compared to the old subs in WW2 these modern machines are complete luxury with all the onboard facilities. Plus submariners are a different breed to their Navy counterparts. It definitely takes a special kind of individual to work on these amazing ships.

[@imperialjade5356]

Superb video. It gives me a glimmer for the rising generation!

[@billytheriot2407]

Thank you all who serve Our home land. You all are The Greatest of American’s. May The Almighty God bless you all. WE THE PEOPLE!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!!

[@JD-vv7tq]

AWESOME vid men I am a Musician myself and I can say I played on tour in Mt.Airy N.C.and Myrtle Beach S.C. !

[@davinkolorvu5830]

Pretty awesome, just amazing how These massive technological know-hows and abilities of mankind can come and go without actually making use of it's full potentials, which must be devastating to our existence, just better to have them and never come to situations where it's full capabilities will be deployed. These are guarantors of peace.

[@pdoylemi]

I was shocked to hear it said that this boat was as quiet at flank speed as we used to be a 5 knots. At five knots a 688 is practically a hole in the water. If they are that quiet, I pity anyone who ever tries to take them on. Just the advantage of being able to maneuver at speed to get into good firing position is huge. I'll bet they are rewriting the book on tactical maneuvering with these.

[@keithlea6804]

That what I said when I heard that. Wow shucks to be them. So scary if the world only had a clue. They wouldn't be so mouthy.

[@golfhound]

"There are only two kinds of ships, submarines and targets." a quote from a submariner

[@TheKaffeeKlatsch]

I’ve been told the Virginia Class uses SPEP.

[@SaltiDawg2008]

@Big Bill O'Reilly So you think the Sub will surface so that a Satellite can detect him? You're a moron! *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965*

[@jhacc3933]

@Fred Flintstone Besides mouthing off, neither of you has provided evidence, so for future readers-do your homework

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

This is a bad boy. We're in good hands, thanks to our servicemen. Thanks to all.

[@Starleet106]

one of my regrets is never being able serve on subs. had it not been for my medical condition I would've join the Navy.

[@pedrocarbonell1674]

Ang ga ganda po talaga ng mga gamit po ng us. Mga pandigma na barko na d po nila ipinakikita.mga eroplano na magaganda po talaga. Maraming uri ang eruplano ng Us. Ditu po makikita mo na po kung gaano kayaman.man sir,magandang gabi po.

[@haileyharbert137]

I am a kid but I LOVE this stuff

[@iraroyster8450]

I’m proud to be a Tar Heel!

[@tercuman7374]

Thank you for this very interesting video. May God bless you and bring you home safe.

[@chip63us]

Great job thanks

[@MrB-ko2bt]

I WAS ON A 588 CLASS AND WENT ON SEA TRIALS , 18 MONTH MAJOR OVERHAUL. WE TOOK ALL THE SHIPYARD FOREMAN WITH US, INCENTIVE TO ENSURE THAT THE WORK WAS DONE RIGHT. ON A SUB, EVERYONE TENDS TO DIE TOGETHER IF YOU HAVE A MAJOR CATASTROPHE. THE BOAT I WAS ON WAS NUCLEAR AND ONLY 246 FT LONG. MY FIRST RACK WAS NEXT TO A TORPEDO. MY SECOND RACK WAS SO NARROW I HAD TO CRAWL HALF WAY OUT TO TURN OVER. THEY GIVE YOU A YEAR TO EARN YOUR DOLPHINS.

[@pdoylemi]

588s were the old Skipjack class, weren't they? Pretty tight quarters in those compared to the 688s which we hardly spacious. Despite that, I would take a fast attack over a boomer any day. Despite my friends who served on the big Tridents bragging about how roomy they are, I would have been bored to death.

[@WG-tt6hk]

If the crews of current nuclear subs were to see the movie Das Boot they would realize they were serving on a cruise ship in comparison.

[@pdoylemi]

I often go tour the USS Silversides - a WW II Gato class submarine, and compare that to the Los Angeles class subs I knew in the 1980s and that difference is huge. I'm betting these are even nicer. If you are ever around Muskegon, Michigan a stop at the Silversides Museum is worth the time.

[@waydebaker33]

Whats that saying about only a diesel submarineer can tell you how nice a nuclear submarine is?

[@krazedkathooman]

Most of us have seen it. It is the most realistic movie about life on a submarine. Now for the mental state of bubbleheads watch Down Periscope. You might think it is a comedy but I can say that the sense of humor (sick) is true. As far as space, the early nuke subs were not much bigger than the diesel boats. We thought the Ohio class boats were floating Hiltons. They still are. Now they have "pilots"? Wow. I stood many hours of watch as throttleman.

[@TheKaffeeKlatsch]

Got to watch it with subtitles underway SSN-680

[@SaltiDawg2008]

I assure you they've all seen Das Boot! *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965*

[@mrFalconlem]

God Bless the SSN 777...

[@MH5XXXX]

I WAS. Raised in NC, FORT BRAGG .DAD was Army me and my brother went into the USAF.

[@MyPrivateMusic]

The Chair Force :) All jokes aside Thank Y'all for your Service! (My cousin's in the Army so he taught me the jokes - puddle pirates, crayon eaters, etc and that the Army is the best branch :)

[@MH5XXXX]

@@MyPrivateMusic Each service has a specific function that they do. Granted when all 5 services, YES the COAST GUARD is now a family member. We all have a function to fill. YES I FUN AROUND too I modified the TV commercial for the Marines..the few the proud, the Marines. TO the few the proud, the Crazy. Which Marines that I have said that too TOTALLY AGREE. Yes I'm a proud airhead.

[@MyPrivateMusic]

@@MH5XXXX Thank You all for defending us!

[@MH5XXXX]

@@MyPrivateMusic WELL ABOUT THAT. WHEN i went in i wanted a job that i can TAKE WITH ME to the OUTSIDE(CIVILIAN WORLD). alot of Army jobs you cant do that BUT THE USAF AND NAVY U CAN. besides those 2 services the COAST GUARD which is now a USA MILITARY SERVICE may be a possibility. military training is like a GOLD TICKET a WILLY WONKA. they LOVE TO SEE that ,better odds on getting hired too. USAF vet

[@joepipito7431]

Good vid stay s@fe down there

[@joelr.9330]

Facts presented that are amazing. A non intrusive periscope that allows for the bridge to be located in a larger roomier combat center bridge. Vertically launched missiles are external to the pressurized hull where the crew resides. The Commanding officer holds the rank of captain which has more experience to in command.

[@gregoryaparker]

What a great name for a ship!

[@Axemantitan]

The 688 class that they refer to is also known as the Los Angeles class.

[@TheKaffeeKlatsch]

Remember the day she docked next to us at Pt. Loma

[@D.Frasure]

Very cool

[@popodood]

Your giving away all of our secrets aweps!!

[@dereksuddreth8672]

I served aboard two US Navy Knox Class Frigates during the Cold War as a Sonar Technician. These surface vessels were designed to detect and track Soviet submarines (Anti-Submarine Warfare) that may threaten the Fleet or mainland cities in the US and those of it's allies. Modern US subs have always been much stealthier (and harder to detect) than the Russian subs. We 'accidentally' found a contact with our towed array sonar (TASS) on an exercise in the Atlantic. The C.O. and Weapons Division Officer looked at the data, then confiscated our recorded frequency chart. We were told not to discuss the 'incident', and that we never heard or saw anything. I believe we may have detected one of our own. To this day, I know that one of the most dangerous jobs in the Navy is being on the crew of a submarine. They deserve our respect and gratitude. To all Sailors out there who died performing their duties, Fair Winds and Following Seas.

[@Jason-bg7jc]

This is my boat and my crew. Sure miss it sometimes!

[@Liberator74]

Impressive - happy 4th July, all!

[@leomartin5965]

Helluva bunch of guys to serve on such a vessel. Sub duty. Is nothing like surface duty.

[@robertstarkey1634]

So freaking cool

[@Dirtboxhor]

I served on USS Columbus SSN 762. Got out right as my rate of TM was being integrated to MM. Wasn't a fan of that but I see they still call them Torpedomen.

[@Davidlp70]

I just watched a 12 part series called The Baltic Fleet on the Russian navy. It is SO GOOD to see this as I feel I re-entered the 21st century

[@3boud84]

David Lamont Lmao same 😂

[@xekul]

i watched the first episode of that (the one by RT). it was like a soap-opera meets poorly-scripted reality TV, hahaha!

[@scottcravens9454]

David Lamont LOL Russian navy 😂 just saying Russian navy makes me laugh they suck, their ships suck and their sailors suck!

[@ExUSSailor]

The Russian Navy? You mean the same one whose sole aircraft carrier broke down less than a day out of port, and, had to be towed back? The Russian fleet is a JOKE!

[@andrewtestin9080]

Thank you all for your Service!

[@oliviermosimann6931]

What a sexy ship.

[@pupplementarypupplements5804]

lol they really did just go around looking for everyone from North Carolina lol

[@bookmark4254]

Submarines are typically not called ships, but are referred to as boats.

[@frankcherry3810]

I wish she would come to Wilmington

[@tlamn1905]

Why no nod to the USS Kitty Hawk? She was a marvel, one of two to fly The Standard Jack and Naval Jack as the USN Flagship prior to Her decommission.

[@mrcu8176]

He's one of those commanders ..." My ship, My men, Mine, Mine ,MIne ....instead of the ship , the men ...etc !!!

[@markedwardspezenosky5814]

NC State..sub..michael Jordan would love it

[@crocodile1313]

The captain sounds like Mike Tyson when he talks. I say that with all due respect, since I am a fan of both!

[@brendamercer6842]

@Big Bill O'Reilly okay Big Mike is ready for you to play with his SUB

[@daisydukes7854]

receiving his dolphins...with scales...

[@ecocahyants0075]

I like to uss carolina, i indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@yourearidiculouslunatic8435]

Lucky 7's NC

[@lachlanchester8142]

An executive officer who’s been on 2 previous submarines calls them ships? And the next sailor they interviewed, are us sailors not taught that they’re boats not ships, a very important fact for submariners from what I’ve heard

[@robertwalker799]

Technically speaking, subs ARE ships nowadays due to their size. The first submarines were called boats because they were small enough to be hoisted aboard a larger vessel. We still refer to them as boats today as an acknowledgement of heritage. (Tradition).

[@ksmi9109]

My dad served this same sub, told me the larger ones were ships. 🤷‍♂️

[@frosted1229]

Wow They got on board the USS North Carolina Submarine in the same city where the original USS North Carolina battleship Is god bless all on Bored the USS North Carolina both of them🙏

[@alanmaclean2960]

hms elizabeth is state of the art aircraft carrierjue to be commisoned 2020

[@gregmodelle7343]

Howl 'bout that Wolfpack!

[@iMatti00]

*Question: What is @**23:00**? Are the two pole-like things extending above the submarine two different periscopes or what? Which one is the periscope?* Thanks 🙏

[@connemaraphoto]

That guy looked like an executive officer...

[@strongdan1]

Nice sub 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️

[@mandelorean6243]

24:53 this attack suhbmahrine... Oh god damnit bobbahy!!

[@dereksuddreth8672]

Hallways, steps? You must have meant passageways, ladder wells.

[@vbadkin]

not to mention bulkhead s, decks and overheads :)

[@lachlanchester8142]

And calling it a ship

[@raybin6873]

Ha! They still use ah-ooga horn for dive announcements. The US Navy is the absolute best navy in the world..this sub looks cool! 🇺🇸👍

[@russg1801]

They can call it the North Carolina. Just don't ever call it "Showboat!"

[@Odin029]

You gotta admit that's a great nickname.

[@raefordbrown252]

How about calling her "Deep Diver"?

[@QTEPYE]

With such tight conditions, do the submarine service have strategies to moderate a *_potential virus crisis_* (i.e., COVID-19)?

[@birdman1843]

All I can say is that for the few times I’ve been thought North Carolina I realized that Carolinians are the most amazing people I have ever met . Even the bbq sauce in NC is different. Even the military recognizes their amazing military personnel from NC . 🫡

[@user-yq9mw7wh8k]

Congratulations fm Russian submariners. Control room looks comfortable and hi tecs. Torpedo tubes looks stainless steel. Buoyancy margin less than Russian subs. Good floating..

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

@ 2:33 9ft tall Nephilim Giant Guy is Eyeballin' lil Hobbit guy.

[@RedArrow73]

Hertel must have made the Board for CMDR. already.

[@allandavis8201]

At approximately 5:25 when in the torpedo room or maybe I.T room a flag had been hung very strategically to possibly hide some secret tech, however it appeared that a mirror was behind the officer being interviewed, and if not a mirror it would have been a window, and as we all know, a window on a submarine is as dangerous as it can be, some idiot might open it. Nonetheless if it was a mirror the editors and those responsible for approving broadcast of this documentary didn’t quite get it right. As for the submarine being like on the surface of the moon, I am pretty sure it’s not, more like being in a sardine tin, but without the tomato sauce. All joking aside the submariner is a rare breed, from inception to today it must be a very mentally tough, physically fit and intelligent person to volunteer for these duties, I am glad that I didn’t join the Royal Navy, I get sea sick on a ferry boat, no the blue blue sky is where I always wanted to be, I didn’t quite make the grade for pilot, but I did get to fly with some of the finest pilots the world has to offer. Thanks for sharing this interesting and informative documentary, a very nice, if brief, look at the history of the name and how the submarine works. 👍.

[@sunsetballers2425]

Me: I’m not drunk *me 5 mins later*- 7:14

[@nunopereira265]

From a battleship to a submarine