USS Lafayette 616 New Submarine

Clip: 362121_1_1

Year Shot: 1963 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1710

Original Film: 036-035-02

HD: N/A

Location: At Sea

Timecode: 00:13:52 - 00:15:42

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The Polar-firing 'Lafayette' joins the Navy after extensive sea trials and it is joined by the killer-sub 'Jack'. These two new craft take their places in uncle Sam s sea defenses under the shadow of the 'Thresher' tragedy. The Lafayette, the newest and largest nuclear submarine making its way through the open sea. MOHS - Crowd of people standing on the pier, bidding farewell to their loved ones. MS - Sailors embarking on the USS Lafayette. MCUS - Photo journalist. MS - The naval crew of the USS Lafayette standing at attention on top of the submarine. MS - Raising of the American Flag. New Hampshire naval yard in Portsmouth, The killer submarine Jack is launched.