Captain Edward L. Beach.
by Becker, Beril.
Series: Great lives for young Americans Britannica bookshelf Published by : Encylopaedia Britannica Press (Chicago,) Physical details: 190 p. illus. (part col.) 22 cm. Year: 1961| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yan 900 - 999 | y921 Bea Bec (Browse shelf) | Available | Gift | 50924 |
Project Magellan --
Education of a naval captain --
Beach and Rickover --
Period of transition --
Rickover's triumph --
Eternal vigilance --
Busy bees underseas --
Captain and crew --
Cross currents --
Ordeal of battle --
Band of brothers --
Guam to Philippines --
Pilgrimage to Magellan --
The breaking point --
Homecoming.
"Án amazed America read in the morning papers of May 11, 1960: 'Triton goes around globe submerged, retracing the route sailed by Magellan.' In a fantastic achievement, the Triton had completed a secret round-the-world voyage entirely under water. This almost unbelievable voyage of the world's largest and most powerful submarine was an important test of man's ability to endure long periods of confinement under the ocean's surface. The experiment was essential to America's newest defense system -- the Polaris submarine program. It also gave an indication of man's ability to journey in a sealed capsule to outer space."--Jacket.
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