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Aug. 08, 1959 - American Atomic Submarine 9 Skipjack arrives at Portland The American atomic submarine Skipjack, was three-hours late today when she arrived at Portland having been held up by strong winds and fog after leaving Londonderry yesterday. On board the submarine was British Commander, B. Samborne, who is to be the first captain of the British atomic submarine, Dreadnought. The Skipjack is America sixth and latest atomic submarine. Keystone Photo Shows: Commander W.W. Hehrens, Jr. Commanding Officer of the USS Skipjack, comes ashore via one of the unusually shaped diving planes, which are mounted on the conning tower of the Skipjack at Portland today. H/Keystone

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