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USS Providence Surfaced at the North Pole To Celebrate the USS NAUTILUS’ 50th Anniversary of Her Submerged Polar Transit
 By Yeoman 1st Class (SS) J. Thompson, USS Providence
By Electronics Technician 1st Class (SS) Matthew D. Cabana, USS Providence
Released: July 21, 2008
Photos Taken: July 01, 2008
Story:  Nautilus Shines During North Pole Anniversary

Petty Officer David M. Meir receives his enlisted submarine qualification “dolphins” from USS Providence (SSN 719) Commanding Officer Mike Holland at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958. Topside personnel from USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) moor at an ice floe at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958.
The sun breaks through a spectacular cloud formation over the USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) moored at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958. The Chief of the Boat Jeffrey J. Leith, Commanding Officer CDR Mike Holland, and Executive Officer, LCDR Todd Figanbaum of USS Providence (SSN 719) stand near the submarine at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958.
USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) personnel celebrate the USS NAUTILUS’ 50th anniversary of her submerged polar transit. From left to right: LTJG Elijah Mojica, ETCS(SS) Christopher Beauprez, Chief of the Boat MMCS(SS) Jeffrey Leith (kneeling), Arctic Submarine Laboratory Technician Matt Pesce, Santa, Commanding Officer CDR Mike Holland, Arctic Submarine Laboratory Technician Eddie Wills, Executive Officer Todd Figanbaum (kneeling), STS1(SS) Robert Faubion, and STS2(SS) Mathew Buckley display the flags from the USS Providence and USS Nautilis as well as the original banner from the first submarine North Pole transit. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958. Ship’s Diver LTJG Elijah Mojica receives his officer submarine qualification “dolphins” from PROVIDENCE Commanding Officer Mike Holland at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958.
Santa, Petty Officer David Meir, Chief Hospital Corpsman Randy Gallogly, LTJG Andrew McGovern, LTJG Elijah Mojica, Commanding Officer CDR Mike Holland, and Chief of the Boat, Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Jeffrey Leith pose for a group awards photo following the submarine dolphin ceremony at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958. USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) moored to an ice floe at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958.
Ice floes are seen in the distance on the starboard side of USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719). Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958. USS Providence (SSN 719) Commanding Officer, CDR Mike Holland and Weapons Officer, LT Orville Cave man the bridge soon after surfacing at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958.
Topside line handling personnel prepare to disembark the USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) after mooring to an ice floe to commemorate USS NAUTILUS’ 50th anniversary of her submerged transit to the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958. USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) on the surface, preparing to moor at an ice floe at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958.
USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) topside crew wrap up the mooring detail at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958. Topside personnel from USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) prepare to auger in an ice floe to anchor the mooring lines at the North Pole. Providence was in route to 7th Fleet from its homeport in Groton Conn. and surfaced at the North Pole to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first submarine polar transit of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) in 1958.