Unknown Waters: A First-Hand Account of the Historic Under-ice

Unknown Waters: A First-Hand Account of the Historic Under-ice Survey of the Siberian Continental Shelf by USS Queenfish (SSN-651)

Charting the Siberian continental shelf during the height of the Cold War
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This book tells the story of the brave officers and men of the nuclear attack submarine USS Queenfish (SSN-651), who made the first survey of an extremely important and remote region of the Artic Ocean. The unpredictability of deep-draft sea ice, shallow water, and possible Soviet discovery, all played a dramatic part in this fascinating 1970 voyage.
Country USA
Brand University Alabama Press
Manufacturer University Alabama Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 58 illustrations, 12 maps
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780817316020
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Unknown Waters: A First-Hand Account of the Historic Under-ice Survey of the Siberian Continental Shelf by USS Queenfish (SSN-651)