In 1951 Congress authorized construction of the world's first nuclear powered submarine. On December 12th of that year, the Navy announced that she would be the 6th ship of the fleet to bear the name NAUTILUS. After 18 months of construction, NAUTILUS was launched on January 21, 1954. The Groton Naval Submarine Base has self-guided tours which include the torpedo room, control room, living quarters and dining areas
