LAUNCHING OF USS THRESHER (SSN-593) Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth

Description

1) MLS AtoG The USS THRESHER (SSN-593) being launched from under the building shed; PAN to the bow of the sub as the two tugs move to take it in tow to the pier; a third tug moves up toward port quarter of the sub; dock area nearby. G2) MCU AtoG The end of the building ways and the water. G3) MLS AtoG The sub in the middle of the stream with tugs alongside. G4) MLS AtoG Several small boats in river; sub in middle of the stream. G5) MLS AtoG The sub in middle of stream after being launched; two tugs off the strbd side; building ways are in BG; several small boats nearby to view the launching. VG6) MS AtoG Same; several men on weather deck of the sub. G

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities