All aboard the USS Oregon!
This video detail my 30+ hours on board a nuclear attack submarine.
Which part of this adventure should I ~dive into~ next?
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:13 Tug Boat
4:00 Boarding the Submarine
6:20 Interviews with the Crew
8:26 Climbing the Bridge
12:02 Climbing into a Torpedo Tube
16:15 Eating on a Nuclear Submarine
18:38 Life Support Systems
21:38 Poop on a Submarine
22:08 Menstruation on a Submarine
23:06 Nuclear Reactor and Diesel Engine
24:38 Angles and Dangles
25:58 Fire on a Submarine
26:55 Sleeping on a Submarine
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As a 20 year submarine veteran (SubVet) I was blown away by your interesting descriptions, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and humanity. This is the best version of an outsider's look at submarine life I've seen. Great job and thanks!
Thanks so much for watching!
I Concur. As a nuclear operator on a Missile Sub during the Cold War, i found your take interesting and very forward. I wonder how you would make out after 60 to 70 days submerged. I bet you could do it.
@@stephenbaker1362 well . . . . . Once that hatch closes you don’t have a whole lot of other options
It was a pleasure having you on board, Ms. Calandrelli! The video was very accurate and I’m glad the world can take a small peek into what we do. It can be very challenging but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Is there any way for a civilian to do this as a "once in a lifetime" trip? I couldn't go into the military for medical reasons, but I'd pay $50k to spend a few days on a sub with VIP access.
you wouldn't happen to be a radioman on the boat, would you? 😂
Being from Sweden, growing up i always wanted to work on a submarine or join the airforce.. Sadly i never got to do my conscription (they had just stopped our mandatory conscription and put alot higher restrictions) so i got declined because of a F in school (just 1 F).. Subs has always amazed me
It must be pretty exciting living on a submarine. Being a warrior under the waves. these videos capture all the nice things that happen all the comforts, but when it comes down to it, you guys are out there for war. You guys are out there to defend ships and to kill enemy ships and subs.. I respect you very much for what you guys do.
@@PsRohrbaugh The answer is yes if you are a Family member 😊 before 9-11 I got the pleasure of a Dive in Hood Canal on 😊 USS Alabama SSBN-731 the sub was coming back to Banger Sub Base after deployment. We came on board the same way by Tug and the same boarding gang plank. We then cruised to the torpedo test range in the North end of the Hood Canal The depth of the Hood Canal is 600 feet. The crews always do a test dive after deployment at Sea. My young son even got to sit in one of the two dive plane wheel stations, for pictures taken. We got a tour of everything on board except the Nuclear power plant. On another trip to Bangor I had the pleasure of visiting the USS Nevada SSBN-733. The security at Banger is intense. We had two other checks by security after entering the main gate. Even when we got to Drydock that the USS Nevada was in. The CAPTAIN makes the FINAL "ok" to welcome us tour guests aboard. There was a sailor with a 45 in holster and a sailor with shotgun at entry hatch station on deck 😊 what amazing to me is how happy straight natured the crew on the Alabama was after being at Sea coming home to rotate the crews. 😊 Of all the US Navy vessels I have had the greatest experience of a ship board tour or Ride on. The Sub crews are the nicest and most gracious personality that I have seen in the Navy. They are incredible MEN. The security is so much changed after 9-11. They do have open house at the Fair Winds Torpedo test range Base every two years at NANAIMO BC. The last one I went to had a Canadian Attack Sub at the Pier open for Tours. You might check that out, if No luck with US Navy bases open for ships tours. The Captain of the Subs always has the final say on who can board his boat.
Just got out two years ago. This is the best breakdown of life on a modern sub I've seen on KZhead, by a non-military member.
Well that's a very kind thing to say!
@spacegal you're incredible! Keep doing amazing things!!
Unbelievable experience indeed! My question, given the bleakness you described of the long periods at sea, would be what inspired the crew to become submariners?
It’s terrible, but she is a dime…
I've been out 42 years and am awed at the technological improvements that were shown. A well done piece.
Thank you for doing this tour. We have been waiting for you to release it and were just talking about it last night. We are a USS Oregon family and are so happy to get an inside look at where our sailor is every day.
The crew onboard this ship was wonderful! I'm so glad that USS Oregon was the sub I was selected to go on :)
Most of these VIP ship tours follow the same similar script. They get to see the torpedo room. They get to go to the mess hall and look at the crew quarters. But all the really interesting things are not shown. I'd like to see the command room when you guys are underway.
@@Sky_Burger88 would have loved to show that! For security purposes, I wasn't allowed to film there.
@@Sky_Burger88They all follow the same script because many things are classified.
I love it when 'regular' people get a chance to go out on our subs. And you did a stupendous job. Well done!
I want to go on after building until 45 years but I can't
Love your take on your ride. I served on subs for 22 years. One of my favorite experiences is when I was able to have my dad onboard for 3 days. I did t see him for 24 hours, he had such a blast. Still talks about it to this day, 25 years later.
Great video! I served on 3 submarines and enjoyed this thoroughly. I recall seeing the bow and stern of the USS OREGON as they were being built by Newport News Shipbuilding before they were shipped north to New London to be final assembled with the remainder of the submarine sections built in Rhode Island. Fun fact: A Virginia class submarine has a 33 year life and the nuclear power plant never needs refueling. Another fun fact. I met my wife in the Engine Room of the USS CALIFORNIA (SSN 781) while she was under construction. Sincerely, Mark Schneider LT, USN retired 6200 Nuclear Power LDO First RCA on USS WASHINGTON (SSN 787)
Is there any way for a civilian to do this as a "once in a lifetime" trip? I couldn't go into the military for medical reasons, but I'd pay $50k to spend a few days on a sub with VIP access.
Thank you for your service sir!
@@PsRohrbaugh work for a shipbuilder (NNS or EB) and volunteer to go on builders trials.
@@markschneider8698 As an electrical engineer I could probably make that happen. Thanks for the reply!
Emily, you are so fearless! This is the coolest thing ever! Thanks for taking us on a tour of the USS Oregon. Absolutely LOVED this!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Ms. Calandrelli, Welcome to the world of submarines, I am positive you will never forget this experience. Thank you for accepting the offer to ride, overcoming your fears, and sharing your experience in an enjoyable to view manner. I served aboard 6 submarines and am 29 days shy of 20 years of sea time in a 30-year Naval career. I don't think a day goes by that I don't look back on and miss some aspect of my submarine life. Submarine movies: Run Silent Run Deep, Hunt for Red October, and the classic Down Periscope. The one thing I always took to sea with me was Coke; a can for each day we were scheduled to be underway. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us!
Ive seen so many SSN tours, but they never get old. They're magnificent pieces of engineering-and also the scariest weapons ever designed.
As a submarine family, we absolutely loved this video! Thanks you for such an epic peek into the world we send our favorite person to serve in ❤️
As a retired submarine A-Ganger SCPO, your video was OUTSTANDING! Thanks you for showing the world what the life of a Submariner is all about.
Hi Em, as a retired employee from Electric Boat, I was an electrrical designer my view of a sub was a 3D drawing you got the up close and personnal, great video and will watch your other videos.
My husband is a submariner, never got to go on a tiger cruise but I joined him for dinner often and it was still a neat experience.
I hope I get to go back on board one day. It was such a neat experience!
Thanks for trip down memory lane! I served on two submarines and have nearly threes of my life totally under water. It is a difficult live on board, many sacrifices but worth every minute.
I personally worked on the 792 Vermont and was there for her Christening. Right behind me was a section of the 793 Oregon. In case you’re wondering, I am one of the ship builders at Electric Boat (General Dynamics). I might have worked on the Oregon at some point. But building our freedom is such an honor. Can’t wait until I go on a sea trial on a future submarine. It has been over 30 years since I’ve been on one with my dad as a teen.
I build drones to take out submarines 😅
As a former US Navy submariner (USS Plunger SSN-595, USS Shark SSN-591), it was interesting to see modern submarine life. I served before cell phones and personal computers. We would have movie night with watching tapes in criuse mess. Das Boot was our favorite submarine movie. Very realistic for WW2 deisil boats. They surfaced or came to periscope depth not only for fresh air but the deisil engine recharged the batteries that the boat ran off. You did do one thing that I never did, which is crawl to the end of the torpedo tube. Great video!! Thank you, and it brought back a lot of memories. The crew from my boat (what we call submarines), which was decommissioned in 1989 or 90, still have reunions every few years.
To the crew and their loved ones: we appreciate your sacrifices in service to our freedom. Emily, you’re awesome. Thank you!
I spent 3 years on a submarine and watch many videos about submarines. This was far the best one I have ever watched. Your enthusiasm was great. I think they got one on you when they had you go in the torpedo tube twice! I never did that.
I retired in 2016 after 20 years on boats, love your presentation, its not all fluffy and self gratifying, great job sis
3:44 That transition tho...smooth AF syncing the voiceover to match up with the tugboat footage. A+
As a man, it makes me sad men are taking the opportunity to bring women down unnecessarily. This video FLEW by for me! I was so engrossed by this video all the way through. The years of hosting science educational TV really shines through in your videos! Please keep making KZhead videos. Gear it towards whatever you want because you are absolutely incredible in being a communicator for all things science! I look forward to your future videos! 🙂
WOW this is so kind - thanks for tuning in!
Emily, loved the video. I served on fleet ballistic missile submarines, SSBN's. My longest time submerged was 75 days on deterrent patrol. My father served on diesel submarines.
it's in the family! 75 days, wow!!
Are you tracking the Chinese or the Russians?
My husband served in the Navy, so we showed our daughter (also Emily!) this after dinner. She was fascinated! Thank you for another awesome video! ❤
Thank you Ms. Emily for your courage and excitement in your shairing this unique opportunity.
Absolutely fantastic. Former Navy here. You did a great job covering a complex topic. Ok edit to add after seeing the whole video - you did great! Thank you and the crew of the Oregon 28:42
Emily, I absolutely love this. The things I go through daily I see as normal so hearing your "inner voice" with what goes through your head (especially the bridge ladder) made me giggle. Thanks for highlighting our force!
haha! I desperately need to know if anyone has fallen before!!!
@@SpaceGal I'll message you a sea story on Instagram about it!
I must say after all my time on boats, I confess, this was one of the best films/descriptions I ever heard. I was so entertained, thank you. You did a wonderful job. makes me miss it and want to go back!!!
This is so freaking awesome! This must’ve been quite the trip!
It was incredible :)
How many people get to sign the front hatch of a torpedo tube, amazing. I imagine your cheerful energy and curiosity was a nice boost to the crew.
This was so great to watch. My son just graduated sub school and is on the USS Oregon. I give you credit for not being clostrophobic. Thank you for gibing me an insite of where my son will be spending most of his time ❤
As also a 20 yr.+ submariner I also totally what a great job you did Ms. Calandrelli! My wife enjoyed it as well.
Ever since seeing you mention this on Instagram I was stoked to see the video. This is even better than I imagined!
This comment actually made me tear up a bit - thank you for saying that!
As a former submariner (from way back in the '90s), I always enjoy seeing how civilians/non-submariners react to being on a submarine. I also enjoy seeing how the newer submarines look compared to the very much older boats I served on. I'm looking forward to seeing any of your more in-depth videos you have from your visit aboard. To answer your question of favorite submarine movie, I also go with "Down Periscope", for being accurate about the personalities; but "Das Boot" for absolute submarine life accuracy on the old diesel submarines.
With no marine experience whatoever, I found "Down Periscope" to just be simple and funny but not very plausible. Yet "Das Boot" is likely in my top ten ever. Not gonna lie, I found it very odd it wasn't even mentioned (as far as I was able to pick up anyway). "Das Boot" also scores massively higher on imdb, and #78 on the top #250 list. What's the reason? Americans don't like foreign movies, don't watch older movies, or can't emphasize with "the enemy"?
I was on family vacation on Grand Cayman in 2019 when my brother said, "Do you know who that is over there?" It was Kelsey Grammer. After they got out of the dolphin pool and he was by himself, I approached him. "I just wanted you to know that, as a submarine electrician, 'Down Periscope' is the most accurate submarine movie ever made." He laughed and we chatted for about two minutes. Very approachable and grounded man.
@@gottagowork I think it has more to do with the fact that the newer generations were never exposed to that movie that way us older submariners were. As for he plausibility of "Down Periscope", you are correct, it's not very plausible at all. That is part of the spoof aspect. They did manage to nail the personality types pretty accurately, even slightly over-exaggerated for artistic license.
@@scottfackler8415 Probably. Though I think watching it should be mandatory part of training. 😁
What a concise and interesting time and how wonderfully you connected science to the many experiences you had. You did dangerous things carefully. It's a challenge but it is also often life changing and you must have felt a boost in your confidence to push the envelope.
oooh I love this analysis! "Doing dangerous things carefully" is so cool. haha thank you!
I could tell by the smiles on your face that you totally enjoyed being there and I could tell by the smiles on the sailors faces they totally enjoyed having you there. You did a fantastic job with this this adventure. Angles and dangles 😅😅
This is the 4th video ive seen of a civilian going on a navy sub. Seems they are doing this a lot for PR. This is very cool!
Thank you for sharing this! My Dad was a submariner in Charleston, S.C. for about 9 years of his 25 plus years in the U.S. Navy. I thank you again!
21:40 "I want to know about the poop!?" 5-star question right there! Glad to know that my prediction was proven true.
great video, love your personality, wish it was longer!
So cool! Very rarely do I watch every second of a video without fast forwarding! The crew were all awesome too!
I love your interview style and way of explaining things.
thank you!
You did a super job. It was great for you spend time with the enlisted and Chiefs. They deserved the attention. This is best interview I have seen any where! A plus
You all have been super kind - thanks so much for watching!
These submarine tour videos never get old!
I spent 32 years in Brit submarines and I found your account fascinating and accurate. Not many interviewers (male or female) have the strength to ask the difficult question - poo and periods. Well done, you handled it delicately and without causing embarrassment. Well done - glad you enjoyed your time. We are a great band of brothers and I miss it terribly every day. ❤well done OREGON
I spent 10 years in the Navy. 8 with Marines. I was a Corpsman. Never served on Subs & my time at sea was with Newport class LSTs (all are out of service most sunk as targets) Been out since 96. Videos like this are a joy to watch. They take me back to memories of the best times of my life. Look forward to future videos
Thanks for doing this. Love my boat and love my crew.
Emily, this is my first time seeing one of your videos and I really loved it! Thank you for making and sharing it with us!
This is so kind, I really appreciate that!
I've been waiting to see this video! I was super excited to hear that you got to ride on one of these. I'm a sister of a former submariner. The long periods of time without any communication was hard, but those hugs when he got back home were the best. Bravo Zulu!
Oooh I can’t imagine how great those returns were!
My 3 year old LOVES you...she sets up a little lab table and gives us shows pretending she is you! Keep up the good work!
Well that's the cutest thing I've ever heard!
Love the USS Oregon! Guys are super nice on that boat! So glad you enjoyed your time ❤
They were TOP NOTCH
Wow, What a great experience. Thank You for sharing Your adventure with us. It looked like so much fun.
Great video! Equally informative and entertaining. Not to mention, the best angles and dangles footage I've seen so far.
I saw you post about this on Instagram and I love the full video! Such an incredible experience!
I really enjoyed most how much fun and how unusual these things seemed to be to Emily. Through the eyes of someone who is doing them for the first time, they must seem strange and exciting. I guess I forgot how that felt. Thanks for the reminder.
Your narrative going up the lady had me laughing SO hard. lol. I am terrified of heights and I would have passed out.
Great job with the video... I did 8 years on Submarines in the Navy as a Torpedoman.. I'm impressed that you actually went back in the tube backwards. Diving the tubes after firing to clean them out was the one part of my job I truly hated..
oof that does sound hard! Especially with anyone who is larger than me! I'm quite petite and was like...how do average sized adults fit in here??
Ohh! 😮What were you cleaning up after firing?
This was fun to watch as someone who’s been on subs for work. Smoked a cigar in the sail of a surfaced boat at night in the middle of the ocean - by far the coolest boat experience I ever had. Also the ladder to the sail…ugh. Cheers!
Well done on this video. As a Submarine Veteran I appreciated the job you did with this and the comparisons you made to a space ship. Throughly enjoyed this.
Heck yeah! The tube crawl is a once in a lifetime experience. Your video is engaging, fun, and packed full of good info.
So happy I found your channel. You are a gem.
Retired torpedoman here, glad you got to sign the muzzle door! Welcome to the club.
Great presentation. I really liked the comparison between a spaceship and a submarine.
Star Trek II The wrath of khan. The battles always reminded me of Specops from the old days. Served on two boats sturgeon class in the 80s
Both types of crews are "Explorers" in their own right.
Your presentation brought back so many memories. thank you for this, hoooyeah!
Excellent video! It was fun to watch you have breakfast with my son Ron! I went out on the New Hampshire years ago with him and you brought back many memories. Incredible! 😎
Every time I see a submarine video like this, I get to relive the good old days. Different boat, different class, but still relevant. Thanks for showing the world how amazing the people and machines of the US Submarine Force are. 👍
What a unique life to have experienced! Thank you for your service.
What an incredible experience! Great job Emily 👏👏👏
Excellent video of the most amazing service members and ships the US has! Thank you so much for covering this!!!
I retired 4 years ago after 20 years. I really enjoyed your video! It is nice to allow people to see the perspective we see.
Amazing role model for my daughter and generations to come. Great video, educational and fun. We love you, Emily! 💙💙💙
This was great to watch. Interesting too. Thank you for doing this!
Thanks for watching!!
Fascinating video, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience in the 1970s aboard a Royal Navy SSN so it brings back great memories. But we had to sleep in the torpedo stowage racks ! 🙂
I am glad you got a chance to experience the ride - that is something very few people get to do - You also did a great article on the trip - To me the most realistic movie was "Hunt for Red October" because I had a couple trips not far off then that - I reported aboard the USS Sam Rayburn SSBN 635 when I was 17 1/2 and a fast attack, SSN 603 at 18 1/2 - I am impressed how long you stayed in the Torpedo tube - it is a shame you did not get to see the Dolphins playing - there would be a couple pairs in both the right and left Bow and Stern wakes and at times they would actually jump over the boat at the Bow - I used to stand on the Sail Planes as a lookout and loved it - The newer boats went back to bow planes - also my main duty underway was to drive from the left (stern Planes) seat most of the time - Since I was new construction on the Rayburn I was able to go into the Reactor room before we loaded the Rods, that was neat - After being out for 85 days one time, when we surfaced the radio was turned on and the first song was "We All Live In A Yellow Submarine" over 50 years later I still hate it - PS, i as I grew up I played on the U505 in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry where I learned to live in tight spaces as a child - I ditched school to go there in the 50's and 60's -
My grandfather told me numerous times that one of the reasons he volunteered for sub service in WW2 (and went through the rigorous qualification) was they had the "best grub in the Navy."
I served on a sub and you wouldn't get me in a torpedo tube. I had to crawl in an aux tank and it still bothers me to think about it. You are brave. Great video.
Such an awesome experience to be able to have!
Excellent video. A huge thank you to those who serve on these boats.
Ultimate respect for those who serve aboard those incredible feats of engineering, far below the waves. Well done as well Emily
My 6 year old is obsessed with submarines (and you) and is just enchanted with this video!! Thank you!!
Oh that means the most! I wasn't sure if younger audiences would like this type of video and I'm so glad to hear that they enjoyed it!!
Keep encouraging her and hopefully one day she'll join us building these fantastic machines!
Great video. Very well narrated!
Fantastic video! The Virginia Class submarines are a trip to be on. Ive been on a 688 Los Angeles Class and an Ohio SSBN and theres so much different with each class. I work in the Engine Room, where you werent allowed to go lol thank you for showing a glimpse into my world and doing a wonderful job doing so!
you are the coolest!!!
Love this so much! What a fun experience. So interesting -Ruth
Thank you Ruth!!!
Excellent content. Thanks for sharing. 🤘🏾
thanks so much for watching!
Nice work! Very well done. I am a retired Nuclear Trained Chief of the Boat from the 90’s. My career ended long before KZhead came into existence. Once again - well done!
This is one of the coolest KZhead videos I have watched!
thank you!!
So years ago as a Air Force 1st lieutenant I got sent to Hawaii on temporary duty-and went to the Naval base where 3 Boomers were tied up. I walked up to the 1st one identified myself, showed my orders, and asked if I could get a tour. The answer was "get off my dock", same with the second sub, but the 3rd guy on "gate watch" said lemme ask the Captain-who said YES! WOW! I was flying C-130 aircraft (trash haulers) back then and I was AMAZED at the sub's nav system-in C-130s we were lucky to know where we were within a couple of MILES (before GPS) in the middle of the ocean, and these sub guys knew where they were with unbelievable accuracy! You're a lucky lady to get this experience-thanks for sharing!
Fantastic! That was amazing!
thanks for watching!
It's funny to to see my home in the background of a KZhead video! Let alone a boat I worked on!
Great video! Nice focus on the lifestyle aspects of that service. Their food is the best to make up for the extra hardships.
Thanks for a great video showing us what it is like inside a nuclear sub in a way that we who have never served on one gets to understand how it is.
Super cool and interesting episode!
This was so entertaining to watch. I really love your passion in how you described your time in a sub. As a 6’2 man I would never want to get into any torpedo tube.
Awesome video thanks.
Well done. The technology has improved since my time in back in the 1970's but the same principles still apply.
Awesome but I have to sleep now, will watch tomorrow!
see you tomorrow!
Very cool video... watched the whole thing, you were brave to go into the torpedo tube twice! A 22 year vet of the Navy I know once said that he never volunteered for submarine duty for one simple reason. If you're on a surface ship and the ship is sinking, you have a running head start to the lifeboats. If you're on a submarine and 300 feet underwater and the ship is sinking, you're all kinds of buggered.
Thanks for a truly insightful look into the life of a Bubblehead. The crew was 100% on point with Down Periscope. I'm proud to be a submariner, a title that I'll have for life. Submarines once,...
Submarines once...? ;) (me, an olde EM1/SS)
Emily great work. This kind of content is golden ✨️
This is so fascinating and informative!
Thanks friends :)
It’s like another Smarter Everyday Channel! I love it