Killer Sub Launched - SS 593 Thresher
This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA.	Tape Master:	1673
	Catalog #:	363463
	Clip Number:	363463-1
	Orginal Film:	033-056-03
	Timecode:	00:48:28 - 00:49:16
	Location:	New Hampshire
	Year Shot:	1960 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Atomic / Nuclear LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New Hampshire MILITARY: Navy, USA TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Launching/Christening TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Submarines
	Description:	At Portsmouth, N.H., the Navy's newest nuclear attack submarine, 'Thresher', is launched. The most advanced undersea combat craft yet, 'Thresher' mounts movable torpedo tubes amidships, and boasts new silence in operation. At Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard the Christening and launching of a new Naval attack submarine. MS - The Christening is done by Mrs. Fredrick B. Water wife of the 8th District Naval Commandant. Mrs. Water's strikes the submarine on the nose and slowly sliding backwards the SS (n) 593 Thresher slides into the water.

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