Commissioned in 1954, the USS Nautilus was the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, marking a new era in naval technology. It could stay submerged for up to two weeks and travel at over 20 knots, which was a vast improvement over the limited capabilities of diesel-electric submarines from World War II. Nautilus made headlines by becoming the first ship to reach the North Pole and played a role during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Today, it serves as an exhibit at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut, where visitors can explore its interior and learn about its history.
The USS Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine, able to remain submerged for two weeks while achieving speeds over 20 knots.
Nautilus, commissioned in 1954, marked a significant leap in naval technology, being the first submarine to reach the North Pole.
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