U.S. Naval Institute's banner

U.S. Naval Institute

@NavalInstitute • 328,512 subscribers

An independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of seapower.

Shorts

#OTD 1944, the crew of USS Finback (SS-230) rescued a young lanky pilot who had bailed out of his flaming Grumman TBM Avenger after the plane was hit by flak while attacking Japanese installations. LTJG George H. W. Bush would go on to be the 41st president of the United States.

#OTD 1944, the crew of USS Finback (SS-230) rescued a young lanky pilot who had bailed out of his flaming Grumman TBM Avenger after the plane was hit by flak while attacking Japanese installations. LTJG George H. W. Bush would go on to be the 41st president of the United States.

180,844 次观看

It's #AwkwardMomentsDay. In 2014, the Portuguese Navy held a press conference with Portugal's defense minister to demonstrate their new drone. The event had an awkward moment when the drone was launched and immediately plummeted into the water.

It's #AwkwardMomentsDay. In 2014, the Portuguese Navy held a press conference with Portugal's defense minister to demonstrate their new drone. The event had an awkward moment when the drone was launched and immediately plummeted into the water.

580,178 次观看

#OTD in 1962, the U.S. Navy SEALs were established. The SEALs were an extension of the Underwater Demolition Teams created in 1943 after submerged obstacles had caused heavy casualties during the amphibous assault on Tarawa. Now, even sea lion pups want to be SEALs. 🔱

#OTD in 1962, the U.S. Navy SEALs were established. The SEALs were an extension of the Underwater Demolition Teams created in 1943 after submerged obstacles had caused heavy casualties during the amphibous assault on Tarawa. Now, even sea lion pups want to be SEALs. 🔱

77,440 次观看

#OTD in 1949, the Tench-class submarine USS Pickerel (SS-524) was simultaneously christened and commissioned. This is the Pickerel performing an emergency surface test from a depth of 150 feet with a 48-degree up-angle near Hawaii in 1952.

#OTD in 1949, the Tench-class submarine USS Pickerel (SS-524) was simultaneously christened and commissioned. This is the Pickerel performing an emergency surface test from a depth of 150 feet with a 48-degree up-angle near Hawaii in 1952.

168,784 次观看

#OTD in 1862, Richard Gatling patented his rapid-firing multiple-barrel gun. The early hand-cranked version was capable of firing 400 rounds per minute. The Navy's current Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) features a Gatling-style gun that fires 4,500 20mm rounds per minute.

#OTD in 1862, Richard Gatling patented his rapid-firing multiple-barrel gun. The early hand-cranked version was capable of firing 400 rounds per minute. The Navy's current Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) features a Gatling-style gun that fires 4,500 20mm rounds per minute.

81,020 次观看

#OTD 1944, the crew of USS Finback (SS-230) rescued a young lanky pilot who had bailed out of his flaming Grumman TBM Avenger after the plane was hit by flak while attacking Japanese installations. LTJG George H. W. Bush would go on to be the 41st president of the United States.

#OTD 1944, the crew of USS Finback (SS-230) rescued a young lanky pilot who had bailed out of his flaming Grumman TBM Avenger after the plane was hit by flak while attacking Japanese installations. LTJG George H. W. Bush would go on to be the 41st president of the United States.

291,151 次观看

#OTD in 1995, CRIMSON TIDE was released. The Navy declined to assist in the production because of issues with the script, so the director got the shots he needed by hiring boats and helicopters to chase down USS Alabama (SSBN-731) when the sub was spotted leaving Pearl Harbor.

#OTD in 1995, CRIMSON TIDE was released. The Navy declined to assist in the production because of issues with the script, so the director got the shots he needed by hiring boats and helicopters to chase down USS Alabama (SSBN-731) when the sub was spotted leaving Pearl Harbor.

93,465 次观看

#OTD in 1947, a captured German V-2 was launched from USS Midway as part of "Operation Sandy" to test the feasibility of using large long-range rockets on ships. The V-2 tilted but corrected itself before breaking apart at 12,000 feet. The test was considered a success.

#OTD in 1947, a captured German V-2 was launched from USS Midway as part of "Operation Sandy" to test the feasibility of using large long-range rockets on ships. The V-2 tilted but corrected itself before breaking apart at 12,000 feet. The test was considered a success.

50,858 次观看

#OTD in 1962, the U.S. Navy SEALs were established. The SEALs were an extension of the Underwater Demolition Teams created in 1943 after submerged obstacles had caused heavy casualties during the amphibous assault on Tarawa. Now, even sea lion pups want to be SEALs.

#OTD in 1962, the U.S. Navy SEALs were established. The SEALs were an extension of the Underwater Demolition Teams created in 1943 after submerged obstacles had caused heavy casualties during the amphibous assault on Tarawa. Now, even sea lion pups want to be SEALs.

83,003 次观看

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conducts SM-2 shot during the Titans of the Sea Presidential Review on October 5. #FirepowerFriday

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conducts SM-2 shot during the Titans of the Sea Presidential Review on October 5. #FirepowerFriday

42,792 次观看

#OTD in 1968, the battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was recommissioned after spending ten and half years in the "mothball fleet" in Bayonne. Six month later, the New Jersey began to conduct shore bombardment in Vietnam.

#OTD in 1968, the battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was recommissioned after spending ten and half years in the "mothball fleet" in Bayonne. Six month later, the New Jersey began to conduct shore bombardment in Vietnam.

44,491 次观看

#OTD in 2008, the decommissioned USS Horne (CG-30) sank after being hit by three AGM-84 Harpoon missiles while being used as a target ship during RIMPAC. The Horne was the last of the Belknap-class cruisers due to all the others already having been scrapped or sunk.

#OTD in 2008, the decommissioned USS Horne (CG-30) sank after being hit by three AGM-84 Harpoon missiles while being used as a target ship during RIMPAC. The Horne was the last of the Belknap-class cruisers due to all the others already having been scrapped or sunk.

31,256 次观看

It's #NationalDolphinDay! Dolphins will often ride the bow wave of a vessel, as seen here when USS John Warner was conducting sea trials in 2015. Dolphins surf bow waves to go faster and farther with less effort. Being playful and curious animals, they may also do it for fun.

It's #NationalDolphinDay! Dolphins will often ride the bow wave of a vessel, as seen here when USS John Warner was conducting sea trials in 2015. Dolphins surf bow waves to go faster and farther with less effort. Being playful and curious animals, they may also do it for fun.

29,167 次观看

#OTD in 1942, sixteen B-25B Mitchell bombers led by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle launched from USS Hornet to attack Tokyo. The daring raid boosted US morale while causing panic in Japan. The mission was also a significant achievement in joint Army-Navy operations.

#OTD in 1942, sixteen B-25B Mitchell bombers led by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle launched from USS Hornet to attack Tokyo. The daring raid boosted US morale while causing panic in Japan. The mission was also a significant achievement in joint Army-Navy operations.

23,306 次观看

Videos

Anya Rossi

sweetdream.ai

SweetDream.ai•Sponsored•Livecam

Watch Anya Live

Anya is streaming live right now! Join her private show and enjoy exclusive content.

Exclusive private shows

1.2k viewers online

Private Show

Join now for exclusive access

Free preview available • Premium content

#OTD in 1970, the Oregon Highway Division consulted with the U.S. Navy and decided the best way to dispose of a whale carcass was to blow it up with a 1/2 ton of dynamite. The explosion caused blubber to rain down on spectators for over a 1/4 of a mile. The TV segment is classic.

#OTD in 1970, the Oregon Highway Division consulted with the U.S. Navy and decided the best way to dispose of a whale carcass was to blow it up with a 1/2 ton of dynamite. The explosion caused blubber to rain down on spectators for over a 1/4 of a mile. The TV segment is classic.

U.S. Naval Institute

2,739,088 次观看 • 2 年前

#OTD in 2002, Royal Marines accidentally invaded Spain during a landing exercise. The marines thought they had reached the British colony of Gibraltar until Spanish fisherman informed them that they were on the wrong side of the border. The marines then beat a hasty retreat.

#OTD in 2002, Royal Marines accidentally invaded Spain during a landing exercise. The marines thought they had reached the British colony of Gibraltar until Spanish fisherman informed them that they were on the wrong side of the border. The marines then beat a hasty retreat.

U.S. Naval Institute

2,033,251 次观看 • 2 年前

#OTD in 1925, Johnny Carson was born. Carson served as a U.S. Navy officer during WWII. In 1974, he and former Marine pilot Ed McMahon demonstrated the U-Fly-It on THE TONIGHT SHOW. Users launched a toy F-4 Phantom II and then tried to land on a model of USS Enterprise. U-Fly-It had a massive spike in sales due to this appearance. #ThrowbackThursday

#OTD in 1925, Johnny Carson was born. Carson served as a U.S. Navy officer during WWII. In 1974, he and former Marine pilot Ed McMahon demonstrated the U-Fly-It on THE TONIGHT SHOW. Users launched a toy F-4 Phantom II and then tried to land on a model of USS Enterprise. U-Fly-It had a massive spike in sales due to this appearance. #ThrowbackThursday

U.S. Naval Institute

313,227 次观看 • 7 个月前

#OTD in 2012, the U.S. Coast Guard sank the "ghost ship" Ryou-Un Maru. The Japanese fishing vessel had drifted for over a year after being swept away by the 2011 tsunami that hit Japan. The Ryou-Un Maru had entered a busy shipping area 180 miles from Alaska when the USCG sank it.

#OTD in 2012, the U.S. Coast Guard sank the "ghost ship" Ryou-Un Maru. The Japanese fishing vessel had drifted for over a year after being swept away by the 2011 tsunami that hit Japan. The Ryou-Un Maru had entered a busy shipping area 180 miles from Alaska when the USCG sank it.

U.S. Naval Institute

544,552 次观看 • 1 年前

#OTD in 1975, SVAF Maj. Buang-Ly stole a Cessna O-1 Bird Dog and landed on USS Midway with his wife and 5 children to escape North Vietnamese forces. The Midway's CO ordered $10 million worth of helicopters to be pushed overboard to clear the deck for Buang's landing.

#OTD in 1975, SVAF Maj. Buang-Ly stole a Cessna O-1 Bird Dog and landed on USS Midway with his wife and 5 children to escape North Vietnamese forces. The Midway's CO ordered $10 million worth of helicopters to be pushed overboard to clear the deck for Buang's landing.

U.S. Naval Institute

646,542 次观看 • 3 年前

It's #NationalPigDay! Dating back to the early 60s, a prank played by carriers in the Mediterranean was to surprise their relieving carrier by releasing greased pigs on the flight deck. This 1986 video is of a helicopter from USS America dropping off pigs on USS John F. Kennedy.

It's #NationalPigDay! Dating back to the early 60s, a prank played by carriers in the Mediterranean was to surprise their relieving carrier by releasing greased pigs on the flight deck. This 1986 video is of a helicopter from USS America dropping off pigs on USS John F. Kennedy.

U.S. Naval Institute

617,160 次观看 • 3 年前

During the final cruise of the Audacious-class aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1978, the crew held a mock funeral in which the wardroom piano was lauched from the bow catapult and buried at sea. The piano hit 104 knots as it went over the end of the flight deck. #FunFactFriday

During the final cruise of the Audacious-class aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1978, the crew held a mock funeral in which the wardroom piano was lauched from the bow catapult and buried at sea. The piano hit 104 knots as it went over the end of the flight deck. #FunFactFriday

U.S. Naval Institute

122,907 次观看 • 7 个月前

The funeral and committal for astronaut CAPT Jim Lovell was held today at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. The famed naval aviator who commanded the Apollo 13 lunar mission passed away on August 7 at the age of 97.

The funeral and committal for astronaut CAPT Jim Lovell was held today at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. The famed naval aviator who commanded the Apollo 13 lunar mission passed away on August 7 at the age of 97.

U.S. Naval Institute

122,760 次观看 • 7 个月前

#OTD in 2006, USS Oriskany (CV-34) was sunk off the coast of Florida to create an artificial reef. Navy engineers estimated that it would take 5 hours for the Oriskany to sink after the charges were detonated, but the carrier slipped beneath the waves after only 35 minutes.

#OTD in 2006, USS Oriskany (CV-34) was sunk off the coast of Florida to create an artificial reef. Navy engineers estimated that it would take 5 hours for the Oriskany to sink after the charges were detonated, but the carrier slipped beneath the waves after only 35 minutes.

U.S. Naval Institute

185,410 次观看 • 1 年前

This rare color film shows USS Enterprise in NY for #NavyDay in 1945. To outsmart the souvenir-seeking New Yorkers who had stripped USS Missouri, the crew put out a bucket of old nails with a sign stating they had been captured from the Japanese. Nails were gone within 5 minutes.

This rare color film shows USS Enterprise in NY for #NavyDay in 1945. To outsmart the souvenir-seeking New Yorkers who had stripped USS Missouri, the crew put out a bucket of old nails with a sign stating they had been captured from the Japanese. Nails were gone within 5 minutes.

U.S. Naval Institute

109,573 次观看 • 7 个月前

#OTD in 1980, the sci-fi film THE FINAL COUNTDOWN was released. USS Nimitz travels back in time to the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Of all the types of aircraft featured in the film, only the E-2 Hawkeye is still in service. The Nimitz will be decommissioned next year.

#OTD in 1980, the sci-fi film THE FINAL COUNTDOWN was released. USS Nimitz travels back in time to the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Of all the types of aircraft featured in the film, only the E-2 Hawkeye is still in service. The Nimitz will be decommissioned next year.

U.S. Naval Institute

142,380 次观看 • 10 个月前

To surprise John F. Kennedy on #InaugurationDay in 1961, PT-796 was repainted to appear as PT-109 and then hauled down Pennsylvania Ave. JFK's face lit up when he saw nine of the crewmen who were with him when the real PT-109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer in 1943.

To surprise John F. Kennedy on #InaugurationDay in 1961, PT-796 was repainted to appear as PT-109 and then hauled down Pennsylvania Ave. JFK's face lit up when he saw nine of the crewmen who were with him when the real PT-109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer in 1943.

U.S. Naval Institute

188,180 次观看 • 1 年前

To boost morale while deployed in the Western Pacific aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in 2006, the VAW-116 Sun Kings produced this video of squadron members performing to the Black Eyed Peas' "Pump It". #ThrowbackThursday

To boost morale while deployed in the Western Pacific aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in 2006, the VAW-116 Sun Kings produced this video of squadron members performing to the Black Eyed Peas' "Pump It". #ThrowbackThursday

U.S. Naval Institute

247,436 次观看 • 2 年前

#OTD in 1970, TORA! TORA! TORA! premiered. The spectacular scene with a P-40 crashing into other fighters was an accident caused when the stunt radio-controlled plane went out of control. The crew seen running for their lives were not acting. The director decided to use the shot.

#OTD in 1970, TORA! TORA! TORA! premiered. The spectacular scene with a P-40 crashing into other fighters was an accident caused when the stunt radio-controlled plane went out of control. The crew seen running for their lives were not acting. The director decided to use the shot.

U.S. Naval Institute

99,665 次观看 • 8 个月前

#OTD in 1968, a Soviet TU-16 Badger crashed while buzzing USS Essex (CVS-9) in the Norwegian Sea. After making a low pass of the carrier at 50 feet above the water, the Badger's wingtip hit a wave that sent the bomber into a cartwheel. None of the aircrew survived.

#OTD in 1968, a Soviet TU-16 Badger crashed while buzzing USS Essex (CVS-9) in the Norwegian Sea. After making a low pass of the carrier at 50 feet above the water, the Badger's wingtip hit a wave that sent the bomber into a cartwheel. None of the aircrew survived.

U.S. Naval Institute

335,193 次观看 • 3 年前

#OTD in 1975, SVAF Maj. Buang-Ly stole a Cessna O-1 Bird Dog and landed on USS Midway with his wife and 5 children to escape North Vietnamese forces. The Midway's CO ordered $10 million worth of helicopters to be pushed overboard to clear the deck for Buang's landing.

#OTD in 1975, SVAF Maj. Buang-Ly stole a Cessna O-1 Bird Dog and landed on USS Midway with his wife and 5 children to escape North Vietnamese forces. The Midway's CO ordered $10 million worth of helicopters to be pushed overboard to clear the deck for Buang's landing.

U.S. Naval Institute

246,794 次观看 • 2 年前

#OTD in 1923, the U.S. Navy suffered its worst peacetime loss when seven destroyers ran aground at Honda Point, CA. Navigational errors, heavy fog, and the squadron commander's order for all ships to remain in close formation led to the disaster.

#OTD in 1923, the U.S. Navy suffered its worst peacetime loss when seven destroyers ran aground at Honda Point, CA. Navigational errors, heavy fog, and the squadron commander's order for all ships to remain in close formation led to the disaster.

U.S. Naval Institute

99,457 次观看 • 9 个月前

#OTD in 2017, a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Air Force Su-22 Fitter that was reportedly attacking Syrian Democratic Forces. It was the first time a U.S. warplane shot down a manned aircraft since a USAF F-16 downed a Yugoslav Air Force MiG-29 in 1999.

#OTD in 2017, a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Air Force Su-22 Fitter that was reportedly attacking Syrian Democratic Forces. It was the first time a U.S. warplane shot down a manned aircraft since a USAF F-16 downed a Yugoslav Air Force MiG-29 in 1999.

U.S. Naval Institute

122,400 次观看 • 11 个月前

#OTD in 1986, Princess Diana toured the submarine HMS Trafalgar. She seemed surprised but amused by the crew's pin-up posters.

#OTD in 1986, Princess Diana toured the submarine HMS Trafalgar. She seemed surprised but amused by the crew's pin-up posters.

U.S. Naval Institute

92,244 次观看 • 9 个月前

Another one for Near Miss Day: In 2019, a Russian destroyer maneuvered from behind and to the starboard of USS Chancellorsville in the Philippine Sea, then accelerated to within a distance of 100 feet. 7th Fleet issued a statement calling the action "unsafe and unprofessional."

Another one for Near Miss Day: In 2019, a Russian destroyer maneuvered from behind and to the starboard of USS Chancellorsville in the Philippine Sea, then accelerated to within a distance of 100 feet. 7th Fleet issued a statement calling the action "unsafe and unprofessional."

U.S. Naval Institute

124,508 次观看 • 1 年前