The Ice Diaries

The Untold Story of the USS Nautilus and the Cold War’s Most Daring Mission

The greatest undersea adventure of the 20th century.The Ice Diaries tells the incredible true story of Captain William R. Anderson and his crew's harrowing top-secret mission aboard the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine. Bristling with newly classified, never-before-published information and photos from the captain's personal collection, The Ice Diaries takes readers on a dangerous journey beneath the vast, unexplored Arctic ice cap during the height of the Cold War."Captain Anderson and the crew of the USS Nautilus exemplified daring and boldness in taking their boat beneath the Arctic ice to the North Pole. This expertly told story captures the drama, danger, and importance of that monumental achievement." ?Capt. Stanley D. M. Carpenter, Professor of Strategy and Policy, United States Naval War College"Few maritime exploits in history have so startled the world as the silent, secret transpolar voyage of the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine Nautilus, and none since the age of Columbus and Vasco da Gama has opened, in one bold stroke, so vast and forbidding an area of the seas." ?Paul O'Neil, Life magazine

Submarines made real & great

I was 12 years old when the Nautilus made the North Pole voyage . It made me more grateful of being an American knowing that the Navy was Conquering the last great ocean. I remember being scared of the Soviet Union and this book made me proud & appreciate that our Navy had and still does have their best and brightest at work for our safety and Liberty.

Exceptional!

A true story of the American spirit. Excellent book! I have to add 5 words to be finished WHY?

Enjoyable even without any prior military/sun knowledge

I really enjoyed listening to this book! I have no prior knowledge of subs or military interest/experience, but was enthralled by how devoted each crew member was and the secrecy behind their arduous mission.
Would definitely recommend.

Must read!

This is a must read if you’re at all interested in exploration, nuclear power, the US Navy or sailing. Fascinating story and very well told.

I’m not sure if the narrator’s accent is authentic because it seemed very inconsistent, but maybe that’s me. I got over it after an hour or two. Worth it.

Excellent Insight into an Historic Trip to Pierce the North Pole

Very detailed historical account if the beginning of nuclear submarining from a CAPT and crew who set the bar quite high for the rest of us to follow. I’d highly recommend this book for anyone who is interesting submarines, history, or tales of daring deeds that shocked the world in their day.