Indiana (SSN 789) Rollout and Launch

​Newport News Shipbuilding successfully launched Indiana (SSN 789) into the James River June 3-4. The submarine was moved out of a construction facility into a floating dry dock using a transfer car system.

[kendrickmason]

I remember watching this video a homeless man in New York a year ago. Seeing this brought tears to my eyes as how much better my life is now and this video is still here. Never give up in life. No condition is permanent

[DJones-nlld]

Worked at NNS for 38 years. Did these Sub rollouts and Dry Docking and undocking of all the CVN's. Glad to be retired but it was an honor to build these ships for our country and it's Navy. I've seen some incredible sights working on and around these ships.

[Mrosh]

I was stationed onboard the USS HUNLEY AS31 1968 to 1971, a tender for Nuclear Submarines, fast attacks and boomers. SUBRON18.
They were incredibly high tech back then, I can’t even imagine how advanced they are now.

[MikeHudson-pxgc]

I got a tour of the EB shipyard in Groton, CT when working for NNS on the Virginia Class program. Was taken inside a covered dock where they had the USS Nautilus, the 1st nuclear powered US sub, in for repairs. From the 1st to the most current at that time.

[shantisarupsharma]

At present I am 82 yrs, Retired Mechanical Engr, visited to See Vikrant.when I was the final year Engg Student, We feel Highly Proud to see The Tremendous Power Of our Country & Our mighty Defence .
We Salute to the Great Defence Generals & The Engineers For The
Unforgettable Contributions .
We. Bow our Heads to Them
Jai Bharat .
Jai Hind .

[johnshields]

Submariners are a huge part of our defence, I'm very fortunate to have these people protecting our freedoms that so many have fought for, just want to say thank you for your service and dedication to your country, I'm grateful to all of you. 🇺🇸🙏

[richarddemp]

Many years ago it was my honor, after security clearance, to be invited to the launching of a Santa Fee class Nuclear submarine in Groton Conn.. We were allowed to walk through the interior construction facility, were other subs were in various phases of construction. The technology on display we beyond mind-bending. I had never seen anything outside of NASA at this level of technology. Truly amazing.
btw: The sub was launched in the dead of winter. It gracefully slide into the bay where several tugboats were awaiting.

[gregsmith]

Awesome video. Ex bubble head on USS Bergall SSN-667 in the late 80’s. Wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.

[habbybme]

Seeing a 688 Los Angelas Class going down the ways in Groton with my Dad years ago was the best.

[AtomicHombek]

Well that wouldn't be stressful at all. Incredible. As a former tug deckhand, I don't envy anyone involved in that move. Pretty expensive whoopsies possible.

[Zoevogas]

God Bless the USA 🇺🇸 and the great state of Indiana!! Very proud to be a Hoosier!!

[davidstaudohar]

As A former Bubble Head on board the SSBN 632 THIS IS AWESOME FOOTAGE ‼️

[garyreid]

I remember when I was a kid, I was in the NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps). Our group visited a submarine base in King’s Bay, near Valdosta, Georgia. We stepped aboard a Trident class missile attack submarine. It was called the Benjamin Franklin. The bridge was like a spaceship. It was also being resupplied by the submarine tender on the starboard side. Among those supplies were torpedoes. A seaman scared us by jumping onto one. Thank God it was unarmed. A seaman told me “Don’t ever get on any of these boats.” I asked him why. He told me, “Because you won’t see the sun and you won’t see any women.” That was back in the early 80’s.
I couldn’t join the military because I had scoliosis and the government didn’t want to take any chances. If I didn’t have scoliosis, I would serve until I made captain. I tried to join the U.S. Air Force. Same result. To those who have served or are still serving, thank you for all your dedication and courage.

[alanharrison]

Stunning! Love to see these in Australia - asap - and not in 30 years time.

[jackman]

being a golden shell back an from Indiana makes me proud

[mpullen]

Very proud. That device at the rear (shrouded propulsor) was my suggestion at a COMSUBLANT meeting in the 80's when I was staff at COMSUBRON 10.

[نفحاتالدكتورالنابلسي]

ربي، إنه لا عدلٌ كعدلك، ولا عوضٌ كعوضك، ولا جبرٌ كجبرك.. ربي ان في تدبيرك ما يغني عن حيلتي، وفي حلمك ما يسد خللي، وفي لطفك ما يجبر قلبي، وفي عفوك ما يمحو زللي، فاكفلني، واصلحني، وتولى امري، وارحمني.
يا ارحم الراحمين 🤲🤲🤲

[Ghostdog]

I like how the prop is hidden from the cameras on the roll out! Incredible machines

[صباحالنجفيالنجفي]

عاشت اياديكم يابطال على هاذه الصناعات العملاقه الجميله اروعه حقيقه تسر اناظر بمشهدتها 👏👏👏💪💪💪والعرب مندي وكبسه وكباب وظراط هاذا الذي فالحين فيه

[msfajerari]

Merci pour votre retour et bonne fin de semaine à tous je reste à bani Mallale sok sabt Merci Maroc c00212654047913💯🚵👫🏄🛀