United
States Military Surface Ships: SSN 767 (USS HAMPTON)
Caption:
North Pole (Apr. 19, 2004) -- The crew of the Los
Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767)
posted a sign reading "North Pole" made by the
crew after surfacing in the polar ice cap region.
Hampton and the Royal Navy Trafalgar class attack
submarine HMS Tireless took part in ICEX 04, a joint
operational exercise beneath the polar ice cap. Both the
Tireless and Hampton crews met on the ice, including
scientists traveling aboard both submarines to collect
data and perform experiments. The Ice Exercise
demonstrates the U.S. and British Submarine Force's
ability to freely navigate in all international waters,
including the Arctic. U.S. Navy photo by Chief
Journalist Kevin Elliott. (RELEASED)
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