In May 1952, the USS Perch (SSP-313, ex-SS-313), here encased in pancaked ice, participated in an exercise in the Arctic reaches of Alaska. This portion of the exercise was to acclimate personnel to various climatic conditions. This and other photos are available as prints through the Naval Institute Photo Archive. You may order online , place orders or leave messages 24 hours a day at 1-800-233-8764, or contact jjorgensen@usni.org .

This content is only accessible by current members. Please login to view the full content.

Not a Member yet? Learn more about the exclusive benefits you'll receive!

Join Today

You may log in with either your assigned username or your e-mail address.
The password field is case sensitive.