James Calvert (1920-2009) Vice Admiral, USN (Ret.), was commander of the first nuclear-powered submarine to surface at the North Pole, and later the 46th superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. Admiral Calvert wrote four books, including Surface at the Pole: The Extraordinary Voyages of the USS Skate.
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On 17 March 1959, the USS Skate became the first submarine to surface at the North Pole. Under the guidance of James Calvert this nuclear submarine had navigated through polar ice packs, braved atrociously cold conditions, and broken through layers... SEE MORE