Dive! Dive! Dive! US Submarine Goes Down Under 

My dad spent most of his 30 year career as a submariner, got to go on a tiger cruise when I was 7 for a few days when he was the XO, I remember I was so scared they would forget to seal the hatches my dad told who I assume was the OIC at the time to double check the hatches to make sure they were sealed. It was such a cool experience to live on a sub for a few days even if it was 20 years ago I still remember it vividly.

My dad is the one saying "Dive Dive". I was 2 years old when they filmed this.

My god...submarines are so damn graceful.

Only .02% of Men in the Navy Qualify to join the Submarine Force a 24/7 job no sunlight ,rain , wind ,contact with loved ones . One of the Best Times of my life. A Brotherhood undivided I would do it again , It was once my life and always be Proud that I am a Submariner

I knew a former U-Boat Captain and they are not kidding when they say that things can go wrong in a dive. His first trip on a U-Boat the boat went out of control during the first drill and went to the bottom. Fortunately it was not in deep water, only 150'. So they were able to pump out and get up to the surface without a problem. He told me when he heard the Chief say: "Boat is out of control!" he nearly panicked. On his first dive of his own boat they had a similar problem, but got the boat under control and leveled her off. He told me the scariest time was when they were heading back to France and had to run submerged because there were so many British aircraft in the sky and a lot of U-Boats were lost within miles of land. He ordered the boat to be brought up to 30 meters and the boat shot out of the water and broke the surface at 1:30 in the afternoon on a clear day. They got back under, but he said that the Chief said that "We're lucky that the Tommy's don't like to miss lunch."

Spent 14 years on British submarines from 76 to 90 so know this all to well RIP fellow submariners taken by the deep

My first time at sea was for sea trials. Wed had some new equipment on the boat and a hole had to be cut into the hull and then welded up again. Our guarantee that it had been done correctly. Those who did the welding came out on sea trials with us 😂

So much respect for these sub guys

Instantaneous like from me because it is the U.S.S. Michigan 😄

The old klaxon dive alarm we so much better sounding. My third boat had the old school klaxon in control and would use that over the 1MC instead of the stupid electronic one

"One of only two US Submarines lost since the end of WWII..." Actually, there have been four Submarines lost during that period... two Nukes and two Diesel Boats.

High risk, an unenviable position down there.

QM2SS USSDACE607. A poweful fast attack. We had top crew out of New London. Hats off for Captain Richard Kadlic proud to serve under his command.

Yes you'll deepen your voice like the crew did when they gave each other the word dive dive trying to convince yourself this isn't happening.

Thomas - You are correct. David Hoffman - filmmaker

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Its increidible how this huge several tonne ships go under the wave line so fast, and how peacful the sea looks 2 seconds after it sinks... no clue, no signal, no tell that a several tonne warmachine is right under the foam. No wonder why u-boats were so terrifying, you could be sailing perfectly well, with a clear 180 degree view of the ocean and a sky with no clouds to hide planes. Perfect day to be in the ocean you think, no enemies anywhere near to your location, and if they come close, you'll see them comming. out of nowhere a torpedo hits the ship, the perfectly peacful day turns into chaos, as unprepared sailors scramble to fix whatever breach was made while still baffled to where the torpedoe came from. Then another.. the crew realizes the problem, a german u boat emerges while your ship sinks and the unprepared crew sinks with it. In minutes the ship went from joy and ease to combat to sinking. No warning, no "general quarters" order given as a ship approached, just a loud bang, fire and water comming in... sailors dead before they could even realize what was happening. And this, could be the fate of any ship. Not even a clear sky and clear horizon was a guarantee that you wouldnt die in minutes. Death could come from the most peaceful looking ocean.

i only half listened to the commentary on this video as I was really disappointed that the word "Dive" is in the title 3 times. Submarine operations stipulates the word is used 2 times to initiate that operation. The surfacing operation is initiated by announcing "Surface" 3 times. At least in the video, the actual submariners knew how to do it properly. My qual boat was USS Remora (SS-487). RA

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Hello there, I'm not sure you're going to respond to this, but the Amazon listing is a sold out DVD. Is it possible I can purchase this from you and download it to my computer? I love this snippet from what I've seen here.

Hey Hoffman.....it is DIVE, DIVE Only 2 Dives. Only the movies and the media get that wrong. which are you?

The missile knows where it is because it knows where it isn't

Is that Eminem on the coms? 🎤 🤔

Anyone know what prototype Capt. Keff went to? He looks familiar.

Slim Shaddy in a submarine

This submarines are navy submarines and there’s navy ships and navy submarines launches missiles and if you heard the alarm the nuclear missiles launching on navy submarines if you heard the submarines alarm

What about the U.S.S Greyback

Thought it was Eminem

Why does the Captain look through the Periscope when the submarine is diving?

cool video but is it not a mortal sin in the submariner community to call it a ship? i thought they were all called boats?

The dive 0:36

What is up with that dive alarm? It sucks.

Brave men! I worked with an older man back in the early 80s, we drove frito-lay route trucks. He said to me he refused every job that required him to work indoors. Asking why, he told me he ran the engine room of a submarine and in combat, the engine room hatches were closed and a marine stood post above the hatch with orders to shoot-to-kill any man that opened the hatch. He said the depth charges were terrifying. He said he never actually saw the marine and that’s why he is alive, but his crew mates affirmed they were at their posts. After discharge, he vowed to never work inside again.

Is that Stacy Keach on the narration?

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I came here to grouse about calling her a ship instead of a boat but I noticed the topic has already been thoroughly groused. Carry on.

I did it for 5 years...

American submariners seem obsessed with growing thin, whispy, pathetic moustaches.

This was filmed in 1989.

When the Kursk went down Australian Submariners paid their heartfelt respects...even on opposing sides...submariners are a band of brothers..!

RIP to all lost submariners trapped, crushed, and drowned. Worst way to die. I hope they’re in a better place now.

After the Challenger disaster, Nasa adopted the Submarine Force QA systems. Think about that. We had better quality control than literal rocket scientists.

I was on the commissioning crew back in 83. Over 30 years since commissioning, Michigan still continues to serve as a valuable asset to our nation.

The thumbnail looked like eminem spittin bars over a mic

These subs can go to around 1600 feet deep a sperm whale can go 10 times deeper exceeding 10000 feet deep stay down for over an hour on one breath of air that's really amazing.

My dad served in n submarines, from USS Silversides SS 236 a Gato class WW2 diesel boat to USS Scamp SS(N) 588 a Skipjack class fast attack boat. I’m very proud of him, I don’t think I could have done that myself!

My dad served on the USS Ohio in the 90s and really early 2000s. He's told me so many stories about life on board.

All the people here complaining that they are saying ship. They are qualified US Submarine sailors, I guarantee they know more than the armchair generals. The correct term is "Submerge the Ship". It is a boat, but when they submerge they say "submerge the ship"

The submarine is referred to a boat slangly. As in “ I left my wallet on the boat” or “I’m headed to the boat “ or “hey what boat are you on” But during actual operating procedures SHE is refereed to as a ship. As in. “ diving officer, submerge the ship”. Or “ the ship is proceeding to periscope depth” or “ rig ship for lady visitors!!! Or SOP ships operating procedures. NOT , BOP boats operating procedures. Lol Hope this clears it up. TM 2(SS) Thomas USS DACE SSN 607.

Now i know where the Cold Waters Ultimate Mod guys have the "Dive dive" sound from :D

This piece of machinery is the reason no one fucks with us. I love it!

I think the most incredible man made machines ever made are subs. i highly regret not joining a navy crew on a sub. i scored good points for it and i didnt take it

My teacher in school lost her uncle on the Thresher and later on her brother took part in the recovery of the Challenger she told us that he said there was still debris falling for what seemed like hours during the sweep they only found parts of the fuselage and bits from the SRBs that were blown by the range master

Listen to Captain James Baumstark, a very experienced and wise man. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks,subbed and liked,cos it's free and costs nothing,everyone's a winner !

My grandfather was a navigator on SSBN 654 George C. Marshall. Spent his naval career in a sub. Can't imagine doing that job myself.

Thank you Mr. Hoffman for these documentaries... USS Henry M. Jackson, SSBN-730 Blue Crew 1990-1994, and 20 years in the service, 1987-2008, Retired.... memories....

Old time fast boat sailor here, Chief Rutherford the diving officer was a shipmate of mine back when, Thanks for the memories David

Seen five years after post. 1/26/19 It brings back a since of pride and respect to the Sailor's of the U.S.N. ⚓. We as a nation take so much for granted. To allow the daily freedom of choice, does not come without merits. To all that serves this nation under God and to the people of the United States of America 🇺🇸 we give thanks and prayers for a safe and returnable trip. Amen Navy Chaplain Corp. United States Navy Los Angeles California USA ✔️

To all the soldiers, airmen, seamen and submariners around the world serving the sovereign interests of their respective nations, I offer my most humble and respectful salutes to you respected Sirs and Ladies.

Not the same diving alarm as when I was in.........miss the boats.USS Barbel SS580USS Patrick Henry SSBN599B

Hi David, thank you for this great video clip - brings back a lot of memories from younger days on SSBN-642. Thank you for the memories, Ciao, L

Its a strange feeling to see REAL Submarine Pictures. It dont look so romantic and cool like in the Movies. There is no cool Cigar smoking Captain. They all have those boring Clothes. The whole Submarine Inside looks very cheap and boring. If you know all U Boat Movies, and than watch real U-Boat Videos you can only get dissapointed.

i really miss the AWOOOGA klaxon

0:37 is the best part

cold waters anyone? that 'dive dive' etc, we now know where that was sampled from!

That Captain is square jawed af and serious! Mad respect to these men!

I served from 64 to 72. NPTU class of 65.2-10. Ssbn634gold and ssn590.

German Version: *ALARM!!!!*

Cold Waters Epic Mod crew voice

It has been 60 years since I served on the diesel "BOATS". Every one called those old beauties BOATS. Smelly, cramped but crews that tight and dedicated. Fantastic memories. These new nukes are as big as a cruiser so I guess they qualify as ships. I hear they even get to take showers while on patrol. LOL

The Quite Sea Vipers, able to strike anywhere, with deadly Force!

The boomer I was on had a hovering system.

why was eminem on the thumbnail

Narrated by Stacy Keach! 😎

"Dive! Dive!" Whoooooooop! Whooooooooop! "Dive! Dive!"

Stacy Keach. Lol.

As a ex CULINARY SPECIALIST USS HOIST ARS 40 1992...JUST TO GET INTO SUB SCHOOL has extreme QUALIFICATIONS just to go to sub school. And from what I have surmised....THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS MISTAKES SERVING ON A SUB.

Spent 10 + years on a Boomer

20 Years, 1 Month, 14 Days in Submarine Navigation(QM/ET), (1983 - 2003) I'm a proud retired Bubble Head, that's "navy slang" form Submarine Sailors. Served USS Lewis and Clark SSBN 644B, USS Grayling SSN 646, USS LaJolla SSN 701

The US Navy learned so much, from the loss of Thresher. Permit and other 593 Class boats were tested pierside and a cause was determined. Several systems were redisigned and a new protocol was developed; called SUBSAFE. SUBSAFE is a testing protocol. If a piece doesn't pass the testing procedure, it's not installed. I qualified on USS Jacksonville SSN-699, on November 10, 1993.

Was that Eminem’s lost uncle on the thumbnail?

Bubblehead on two sturgeon class subs Pargo and Seahorse. Greatest points in my naval career

I served with the diving officer, Chief Rutherford. On USS Flasher (SSN 613) 1977-81

Correct the title. It's 2 "dive" 3 "surface"

That must be Stacy Keach right?

I'm really tempted to join the submariners but just don't know my reaction to being under the depths that amount of time as its not something you can try before you buy with the fear of what if something bad went wrong

Call me old fashioned, but I like the old style klaxon better..Aaaaoooogah! Ahaaooogah!

I like this video very much... Dive... Dive...

I’m glad the video showed the proper command, “Dive Dive!” Not dive dive dive

Submarines once! Submarines twice!

Thanks for posting that. Was a QM2 onboard during that time. Good to see.

Even though submarines are one of the coolest things in this world i would never want to be inside that death trap under water :P

I threw eggs at other boats in Groton CT…circa 1996-1999…USS Annapolis was home….

Spent a good part of my youth punching holes in the ocean God Bless the crews , long live the memory of the USS JAMES K POLK SSBN 645

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I need this dive alarm in my life 0:56

That diving alarm has a Serious case of Asthma, eh??

What is truly harsh is there are not enough heads and showers for the crew.

Brimgs back many memories, On Uss Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) in the 70's, made 8 patrols

we need more submarine thrillers