Boats - Sailing - Ships

Aug. 08, 1959 - American Atomic submarine 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 b e the first captain of the British atomic submarine, Dreadnought. The Skipjack is America's sixth and latest atomic submarine. Photo Shows Seamen on board the Skipjack, prepare to make fast to the quayside at Portland Dockyard. Also on board the unusual diving planes which are mounted on the conning tower, are seen other members of the crew

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Atomic Conning Dockyard Dreadnought Londonderry Portland Prepare Quayside Samborne Seamen Sixth Skipjack Winds

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