Submarine Photo Gallery

[Mark]

The USS Annapolis is currently participating in ICEX 2009 in the Arctic. Below are some compelling photos, including a couple showing some of the crew. Higher resolution versions are available for download on http://www.navy.mil/ , then click on 'Information Index', the letter 'P', and 'Photographs'. Then type "annapolis" in search box to get to them quicker. Typing "hartford" will also bring up many photos of the damaged sail, including the one I include down below...

The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) breaks through three feet of ice while participating in Ice Exercise (ICEX 2009) in the Arctic Ocean. Annapolis and the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Helena (SSN 725) are participating in ICEX 2009 to operate and train in the challenging and unique environment that characterizes the Arctic region.

The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) is on the surface of the Arctic Ocean after breaking through three feet of ice during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2009.

A lookout aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) stands watch from the bridge after breaking through three feet of ice.

Helmsmen Sonar Technician 3rd Class Zach Howe watches a depth gage aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) during a stationary ascent through approximately three feet of ice in the Arctic Ocean.

USS Hartford as it pulls into Bahrain following collision with USS New Orleans in the Strait of Hormuz. The tarp covers a large opening torn into the sail. Note the scrape along the entire top edge of the sail, and the sheared metal at the base of the sail, where it joins the pressure hull. This damage, being outside of the pressure hull, did not endanger the safety of the crew, but must be repaired for the boat to be seaworthy and continue it's mission.

[Wendy (Jim's mom)]

Thank you Mark - fascinating!

[Karyn]

Mark - Great pictures. Thanks for posting these. What lucky sailor got to say he walked on the surface of the Arctic Ocean when his sub made a port of call!

[Jessica Green]

Those are great pics!!!!

[Paula(Donovan's Mom)]

Too cool, Mark! Thanks for sharing those with us.

[Melissa Crager]

Thank's so much Mark for sharing . This is really neat to see it up close. Melissa Crager soon to be sub mariner mom and ET's Mom. Thanks

[JoAnne]

Hey Mark,
Great pictures. Also congrats to OHS on their second in state. Have an awesome day.

[JoLene(Will's mom)]

Amazing pictures, thanks Mark

[Mom Stew]

What amazing pictures! Thank you Mark for posting them. I am a "visual" person and seeing is believing how awesome these "boats" are. Thank you. Mom Stew

[Susan Kopp]

WOW Mark~ these are awesome. Have to share - thank you.

[Pamela Spence]

thanks so much mark. really great pics. i went to the 0fficial site with the pics and it is so amazing. thanks so much for the pics and info. too bad my son wasn't in any pics. that would have been even more amazing.

[Pamela Spence]

hey mark, found my son in one of the pics. it wonderful...thx again.

[Mark]

That's awesome Pamela - exactly what I was hoping for! Thanks for letting me know. I'm a little choked up, cuz I know how wonderful it would be to see my own son in a shot like that.