National Register of Historic Places
U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine)
U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) is a historic place in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1979, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 79002653.
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U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine)
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About this place
What is U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine)?
USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was the world's first nuclear-powered boat, nuclear-powered submarine, and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958. Her initial commanding officer was Eugene "Dennis" Wilkinson, a widely respected naval officer who set the stage for many of the protocols of today's Nuclear Navy in the US and who had a storied career during military service and afterwards.
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Listing details
- Name
- U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine)
- City
- Groton
- County
- New London County
- State
- Connecticut
- Listed on the National Register
- May 16, 1979
- NRIS reference number
- 79002653
- Resource type
- object
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.38712, -72.08828
When was U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) listed on the National Register?
U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1979.
Where is U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) located?
U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) is located in Groton, New London County, Connecticut at approximately 41.38712, -72.08828. See the map above.
Is U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. U.S.S. NAUTILUS (submarine) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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