https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/b9324f3a-42bd-4ac1-a648-a9659987af2a Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD Created in 1954 by General Electric, "The Atom Goes To Sea" shows the peaceful use of the atom -- used in a nuclear reactor to create power. Ironically, the initial use of this reactor will be aboard a ship of war -- the submarine USS Nautilus (completed in 1955). This film explains how an atomic powered submarine operates and contains scenes at the National Reactor Test Site in Arco, Idaho, the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady and the submarine reactor test site at West Milton, New York. Various scenes show the care and handling of radioactive substances and materials (see 00:08:20:00), reinforcing the safe and reliable aspects of atomic power. The film provides a comprehensive overview of the development and significance of atomic-powered submarines, highlighting the U.S. Navy's success in WWII and the evolution of submarine technology. It emphasizes the cooperation between sailors and scientific researchers, the impact of the atomic bomb on naval strategy, and the potential of controlled atomic energy. The narrative explains the advantages of atomic power for submarines, the challenges in building reactors, and the compact design requirements. It details the development and testing of the Nautilus and Seawolf projects, the handling of radioactive materials, and the extensive safety measures taken. The text concludes by underscoring the importance of collaboration in advancing naval defense capabilities and the progress of atomic submarines from concept to reality. • 0:00-0:14: Introduction with music and applause. • 0:46-1:00: Overview of the U.S. Navy's submarine success in WWII. • 1:00-1:24: Comparison of WWII submarines to earlier naval vessels. • 1:24-1:42: Cooperation between sailors and scientific researchers. • 1:45-2:00: Impact of the atomic bomb on naval strategy. • 2:00-2:13: Potential of controlled atomic energy for the Navy. • 2:13-2:44: Explanation of the reactor pile and its energy potential. • 2:44-3:01: Advantages of atomic power for submarines. • 3:01-3:22: Limitations of conventional and snorkel submarines. • 3:22-3:59: Benefits of atomic-powered submarines. • 3:59-4:24: Principle of using nuclear reactors for submarine propulsion. • 4:24-4:48: Theoretical soundness of atomic submarines and associated challenges. • 4:48-5:05: Challenges in building the reactor and transferring heat. • 5:05-5:32: Issues with pumping systems and shielding. • 5:32-5:45: Compact design requirements for submarines. • 5:45-6:02: Authorization of two submarine projects: Nautilus and Seawolf. • 6:02-6:26: Development and testing of the Nautilus power plant. • 6:26-6:39: Launch of the Nautilus hull. • 6:39-6:57: Development of the Seawolf project. • 6:57-7:12: Work at the General Electric Atomic Power Laboratory. • 7:12-7:33: Testing of the Seawolf's reactor. • 7:33-7:56: Handling radioactive materials and testing metal parts. • 7:56-8:12: Ensuring structural integrity of submarine components. • 8:12-8:39: Collaboration among various experts for the submarine projects. • 8:39-9:02: Focus on safety and extensive land-based tests. • 9:02-9:30: Construction of a steel sphere for testing the Seawolf's engine. • 9:30-9:56: Ensuring the perfect seal of the steel sphere. • 9:56-10:11: Scientific launching of the Seawolf's hull section. • 10:11-10:36: Testing within the steel sphere and potential peacetime uses of atomic engines. • 10:36-11:00: Progress of atomic submarines from concept to reality. • 11:00-11:26: Importance of cooperation in advancing naval defense capabilities. 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