Inside a Nuclear Attack Submarine

All aboard the USS Oregon!

This video detail my 30+ hours on board a nuclear attack submarine.

Which part of this adventure should I ~dive into~ next?

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:13 Tug Boat
4:00 Boarding the Submarine
6:20 Interviews with the Crew
8:26 Climbing the Bridge
12:02 Climbing into a Torpedo Tube
16:15 Eating on a Nuclear Submarine
18:38 Life Support Systems
21:38 Poop on a Submarine
22:08 Menstruation on a Submarine
23:06 Nuclear Reactor and Diesel Engine
24:38 Angles and Dangles
25:58 Fire on a Submarine
26:55 Sleeping on a Submarine

Editing, Animation, and Mixing by Jonny Hyman

[loghomebuilder]

As a 20 year submarine veteran (SubVet) I was blown away by your interesting descriptions, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and humanity. This is the best version of an outsider's look at submarine life I've seen. Great job and thanks!

[RadiomanofTheBoat]

It was a pleasure having you on board, Ms. Calandrelli! The video was very accurate and I’m glad the world can take a small peek into what we do. It can be very challenging but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[michellecook]

Thank you for doing this tour. We have been waiting for you to release it and were just talking about it last night. We are a USS Oregon family and are so happy to get an inside look at where our sailor is every day.

[goofyiest]

I love it when 'regular' people get a chance to go out on our subs. And you did a stupendous job. Well done!

[coreyjacobs]

Love your take on your ride. I served on subs for 22 years. One of my favorite experiences is when I was able to have my dad onboard for 3 days. I did t see him for 24 hours, he had such a blast. Still talks about it to this day, 25 years later.

[markschneider]

Great video! I served on 3 submarines and enjoyed this thoroughly. I recall seeing the bow and stern of the USS OREGON as they were being built by Newport News Shipbuilding before they were shipped north to New London to be final assembled with the remainder of the submarine sections built in Rhode Island.

Fun fact: A Virginia class submarine has a 33 year life and the nuclear power plant never needs refueling.

Another fun fact. I met my wife in the Engine Room of the USS CALIFORNIA (SSN 781) while she was under construction.

Sincerely,

Mark Schneider
LT, USN retired
6200 Nuclear Power LDO
First RCA on USS WASHINGTON (SSN 787)

[emilywiebel]

I think the coolest thing about this entire video is reading the comments from so many service members. Of course from my view point you did fantastic on this video but seeing so many others appreciate your work and how you showed everything you could in the time you had, who have personal experience is incredible! You should be so proud of everything you have done. You always do an amazing job and explaining and not only showing the science side of things but the human side which is so incredibly important. When the one man said he brings pictures his kids have made for him was so wholesome. I think a lot of people forget we have so many service men and women all over the world on land and at sea working tirelessly every single day. To everyone who is active and retired, thank you so much for everything you do for us!

[dlkscottish]

Ms. Calandrelli, Welcome to the world of submarines, I am positive you will never forget this experience. Thank you for accepting the offer to ride, overcoming your fears, and sharing your experience in an enjoyable to view manner. I served aboard 6 submarines and am 29 days shy of 20 years of sea time in a 30-year Naval career. I don't think a day goes by that I don't look back on and miss some aspect of my submarine life. Submarine movies: Run Silent Run Deep, Hunt for Red October, and the classic Down Periscope. The one thing I always took to sea with me was Coke; a can for each day we were scheduled to be underway. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us!

[dan_zehner]

This brought me back to my days as an engineer at Electric Boat. I am so grateful I got to watch this with my girls tonight, since they weren't born when we moved away from Connecticut and the great people of the submarine force.

Seeing the USS Oregon made me a little teary eyed because we now live in Oregon!

[SUBVET]

As a retired submarine A-Ganger SCPO, your video was OUTSTANDING! Thanks you for showing the world what the life of a Submariner is all about.

[adeutsch]

Just got out two years ago. This is the best breakdown of life on a modern sub I've seen on YouTube, by a non-military member.

[MichaelNeitzel-hdmr]

So years ago as a Air Force 1st lieutenant I got sent to Hawaii on temporary duty-and went to the Naval base where 3 Boomers were tied up. I walked up to the 1st one identified myself, showed my orders, and asked if I could get a tour. The answer was "get off my dock", same with the second sub, but the 3rd guy on "gate watch" said lemme ask the Captain-who said YES! WOW! I was flying C-130 aircraft (trash haulers) back then and I was AMAZED at the sub's nav system-in C-130s we were lucky to know where we were within a couple of MILES (before GPS) in the middle of the ocean, and these sub guys knew where they were with unbelievable accuracy! You're a lucky lady to get this experience-thanks for sharing!

[jamesmckeen]

As a former US Navy submariner (USS Plunger SSN-595, USS Shark SSN-591), it was interesting to see modern submarine life. I served before cell phones and personal computers. We would have movie night with watching tapes in criuse mess. Das Boot was our favorite submarine movie. Very realistic for WW2 deisil boats. They surfaced or came to periscope depth not only for fresh air but the deisil engine recharged the batteries that the boat ran off. You did do one thing that I never did, which is crawl to the end of the torpedo tube. Great video!! Thank you, and it brought back a lot of memories. The crew from my boat (what we call submarines), which was decommissioned in 1989 or 90, still have reunions every few years.

[fancycomma]

Emily, you are so fearless! This is the coolest thing ever! Thanks for taking us on a tour of the USS Oregon. Absolutely LOVED this!!!

[johnlancaster]

I spent 32 years in Brit submarines and I found your account fascinating and accurate. Not many interviewers (male or female) have the strength to ask the difficult question - poo and periods. Well done, you handled it delicately and without causing embarrassment. Well done - glad you enjoyed your time. We are a great band of brothers and I miss it terribly every day. ❤well done OREGON

[jamesdaugherty]

I spent 3 years on a submarine and watch many videos about submarines. This was far the best one I have ever watched. Your enthusiasm was great. I think they got one on you when they had you go in the torpedo tube twice! I never did that.

[robertsteich]

I personally worked on the 792 Vermont and was there for her Christening. Right behind me was a section of the 793 Oregon. In case you’re wondering, I am one of the ship builders at Electric Boat (General Dynamics). I might have worked on the Oregon at some point. But building our freedom is such an honor.

Can’t wait until I go on a sea trial on a future submarine. It has been over 30 years since I’ve been on one with my dad as a teen.

[duanetelesha]

Hi Em, as a retired employee from Electric Boat, I was an electrrical designer my view of a sub was a 3D drawing you got the up close and personnal, great video and will watch your other videos.

[jeffsilveira]

Former submarine sonar technician here and loved your video. Glad you got the opportunity to see what most never see.

[lily]

As a submarine family, we absolutely loved this video! Thanks you for such an epic peek into the world we send our favorite person to serve in ❤️