Crawling Down A Torpedo Tube -US NAVY Nuclear Submarine - Smarter Every Day 241

When I boarded the USS Toledo I did not know I was going to be given the opportunity to crawl down a torpedo tube. Honestly I was thinking I would have a conversation with someone about the periscope or something but it did not occur to me that when you are under the ice you cannot use the periscope. When they asked me if I wanted to see a torpedo tube I didn’t realized I had no clue how they worked. Most people overlook this seemingly simple system, but when you take a moment and analyze it you will realize it is quite complicated. I hope this is the level of detail you were hoping for in the submarine series, because this is what gets me excited. I haven’t decided which video is next but I’ll tell you this, I did not know one of the methods they use on board to make oxygen. Anyways, thank you for watching the series and please consider subscribing if you feel like this is worthy of your time. I don’t know if you’re the type of person that likes to share videos with other people, but I would appreciate it if you could pass the submarine series on to a friend or two. As always, I would like to express my gratitude to people who support Smarter every day on Patreon at www.patreon.com/SmarterEveryDay . I am thankful for the support, and the next video has a special surprise for you, the Patrons.

* Sees too much sensitive information* Navy Officer : Why don't you check out the inside of this tube

Sees a Torpedo "I'm gonna touch it"

being locked in a empty torpedo tube and having the release latch open letting water come in has to be my newest worst nightmare.

One of the things I love about Destin is that simple phrase, "My understanding is..." It's genius. It explains to someone that you have an interest in whatever is being discussed, and that you know at least a little about it. Yet at the same time it suggests that you'd like to know more, you're open to being corrected, and you acknowledge that they know more than you and that you're cool with that fact. Those three words are a fantastic tool for opening really worthwhile dialogue. I'm going to strive to use them a lot more in my life.

Everyone there: "Yes, Sir", Dustin: "Dude" "Rock'n'Roll, dude" .

15:02 "You can't be claustrophobic doing this, could you?" Destin, this is a submarine.

TM: "He's in." CO: "Quick, he's learned too much! Shoot tube 2!"

As an audio guy, the rising pitch of your echo as you got closer and closer to the far end of the tube was divine to hear.

Destin: "breathes" Navy: yes sir. respect lvl: 100/100

Torpedoes fascinate me in the same way that rockets and nuclear reactors do.

That firing sequence explanation with graphics was so amazing, great work Destin!

I got the chance to crawl down a torpedo tube on my first boat (USS John C. Calhoun, SSBN-630B) when we were at Test Depth. It's a common tradition on Navy Subs and is quite a surreal feeling as you're crawling down the tube with nothing but a steel door between you and crushing sea pressure. Definitely not for those who have even the slightest smidge of clausterphobia.

"Captain, they firing at us, sir!" "Is it a torpedo?" "No, sir, it's a DESTIN!"

“Wait, others have signed this too” “Yes Sir” “Wait, there are what looks like finger nails in here with scratches in the wall” “Yes Sir” “Wait, you’re closing the door” “Yes Sir” Wait, I’m being shot out of the torpedo tube” “Yes Sir”

I spent seven years in the Navy as an Antisubmarine (Sonar) Technician. My job was to pull the trigger to sink the submarine. Interesting to see how the other side lives. I love this series, great job

"Can I step on the nose of the torpedo?" I lost it.

the amount of respect these guys have even for a guest

"It's because we're in the arctic huh?" "This might have something to do with it"

I love how Destin has to touch everything! He’s my spirit animal - touch 🤚