Surface at the Pole

Captained by James Calvert, the USS Skate made history as the first submarine to surface at the North Pole. The narrative unfolds through a series of adventurous underwater expeditions leading to the momentous breakthrough of the polar ice-cap on March 17, 1959. Calvert shares the challenges and triumphs faced by his crew during their groundbreaking journey into uncharted waters, providing a unique glimpse into the era of naval exploration and the technological advancements of nuclear submarines.