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TAKEN Aboard a Nuclear Submarine! (Full Tour and Deep Dive)
28 July 2025 · 42 min · 591K views · Guam
What this video covers
The crew of La Vagabonde receives a VIP tour of a nuclear-powered submarine while anchored in Guam.0:42 Commodore Neil Steinhagen of Submarine Squadron 15 hosts the visit, which includes access to the torpedo room and the control room.11:25 The submarine utilizes fiber-optic periscopes and fly-by-wire controls, allowing the command center to be positioned in the center of the hull.9:54 The vessel operates using a pressurized water reactor, which the crew explains functions as a stable, fission-based power source that converts heat into steam to drive turbines.27:33 During port calls in Guam, the reactor is shut down and the vessel transfers to shore power.27:59 Security protocols require the surrender of all electronic devices before boarding, and military personnel review all captured footage to ensure no classified information is released.12:37 The visit concludes with the crew receiving honorary submariner certificates.15:05
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