Nuclear Depths: Life on a Fast Attack Submarine

Ever wonder what it's like to spend months underwater in a nuclear submarine during the Cold War? In this riveting conversation, Navy veteran Paul Baker takes us beneath the surface of submarine life, sharing firsthand experiences from his decade serving as a torpedo man's mate on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines.Paul's stories transport us to a world few civilians ever glimpse – from the claustrophobic quarters where sailors "hot bunk" to the nerve-wracking cat-and-mouse games played with Soviet submarines in Russian waters. With remarkable candor, he explains how these vessels operate, revealing fascinating details about nuclear weapons capabilities, clandestine spy missions, and the psychological challenges of extended underwater deployments. The brotherhood formed hundreds of feet below the surface creates bonds that last decades, as evidenced by Paul's continued reunions with his submarine crewmates.Send us Fan Mail