Meet the Submariners ~ Submarine Documentary Movie

Bill Ford served as a Diesel Submariner primarily on the USS Tirante SS-420 after it was converted to a GUPPY IIA and deployed to the North Atlantic and several Mediterranean missions.

He was trained on board by and served along side with crew members who served on the Tirante during WWII.

Shep Jenks was the navigator during the historic North Pole journey of the USS Nautilus SSN-571.

See actual historic footage of Shep Jenks and his description of spending days in the nose of a bomber as he observed the polar ice flow before the third attempt to cross under the ice of the North Pole.

First assigned to the USS Scorpion SSN-589 and then fate stepped in and he was transferred to the USS Nautilus just before the USS Scorpion made it’s final voyage and lost with all hands.

One of the Diesel Submariners who was chosen to become one of the pioneering Nuclear Submariners.

He made his first pacific deployment on the USS Menhaden SS-377. Upon returning to San Diego, he requested to go back into the Pacific on an extended WestPac deployment with the USS Sea Fox SS-402 which made it’s first stop at the island of Tahiti to his wild-eyed wonder experiencing natives in grass skirts.

He moved to the USS Nautilus and was part of the crew on the historic journey across the North Pole.

Serving exclusively on Fast Attack Submarines in Fire Control of weapon systems and targeting.

A long career aboard many Nuclear Submarines during the Cold War and on to Desert Storm.

A Nuclear Submariner who served on the USS Ohio SSGN-726 during the Cold War when the USS Ohio carried nuclear missiles as a fleet ballistic missile submarine, known as SSBN or “boomer” submarine.

He is a submarine memorabilia collector and submarine historian who is actively involved with the USSVI (US Submarine Veterans).

A long career in the US Submarine Service beginning in the 1940s.

After serving on many Diesel Submarines, he was then part of the crew of the USS Nautilus during all three attempts to pass under the ice of the North Pole.

Hear and see his dramatic and gripping details of the first attempt to conquer the North Pole from the Atlantic side where the USS Nautilus became damaged and lost for three days.

A Nuclear Submariner during the Cold War.

He was the Sonar “ears” of SSBN “boomer” fleet ballistic missile submarines. His interest in the Navy and submarines started in his youth seeing movies and television shows such as “Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea” and was determined to join the US Submarine Force.

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Provocative and humorous in his accounts, he led a very interesting life in the US Navy as he worked to become a Submariner. His journey through service culminated with service aboard the USS Nautilus.

His priceless accounts of life on board the submarine, the humor, the food, the work and the practical jokes that make Submariners the unique people they are.

This Georgia native farm raised Submariner first served on Diesel Submarines including the USS Amberjack SS-522 in the early 1950s.

Because of his skill and experience, he was chosen for Nuclear School and then assignment on the USS Nautilus to be part of the historic North Pole journey.

Starting out as a Diesel Submariner, he made the transition to Nuclear Submarines to join the crew of the USS Nautilus during its historic journey.

It is his way of describing Diesel Submarine service that brings drama as well as great humor to this feature documentary.

Growing up in a town that was all about building submarines, he fell in love with submarines at an early age.

As the son of a 32 year Diesel Submariner, he achieved submarine school and served aboard Nuclear Submarines during the 1960s including the opportunity to be a member of the USS Nautilus crew.

After service, he became an educator who encourages students with what it means to serve our great nation and to consider joining the US Submarine Service.

He was fascinated with technology growing up in the 1950s. As a young teenager, after reading a book about the USS Nautilus he was determined that he would become a Submariner and one day be a member of the Nautilus crew. His dream came true.

His dramatic way of describing life and duty as a Submariner acts as the glue that holds the other accounts together.

A Diesel Submariner on the USS Razorback SS-394 during the early 1960s and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

As a new Submariner, he discovered the rigors of making his qualifications during a WestPac deployment.

With a deep knowledge of Diesel Submarines, he gives more than a mere glimpse into the heart and mind of the Submariner.

A Nuclear Submariner with tremendous insight into the honor of the Submariner. He was serving on the USS Nautilus and on duty when the collision with the USS Essex occurred.

His insights to passing the escape tower tests brings the seriousness of the Submarine Service to light.