The USS New Hampshire, a Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, conducted a brief logistical stop off the coast of Iceland on April 18, 2024, for personnel and supplies.
This visit marks the second occasion a U.S. Navy submarine has stopped in Iceland following an agreement permitting short visits for logistical support, with the USS San Juan making a similar stop in April 2023.
Captain Benjamin Selph, commodore of Task Force 69, expressed gratitude towards Iceland for its ongoing support. “It is an honour to be back in Iceland to conduct a brief stop for personnel and supplies, and we thank our Icelandic allies for their continued support as we operate in the region in support of our NATO allies and partners,” he said.
“Stops like this are visible demonstrations of the strength of the U.S.-Icelandic relationship and our commitment to promoting security and stability in the region.”
The cooperation between Iceland and the U.S. extends back to the founding of NATO, now in its 75th year, “underscoring their long-standing partnership aimed at regional safety and security”, say the U.S. Navy.
The strategic significance of these stops is amplified by the role of Keflavik Air Base in Iceland, which supports U.S. and Allied maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft operations.
Saw one in Asda as well.
I just got it😂 We don’t have Iceland in SA. The pic however is surely not taken in Iceland? Lots of serious naval hardware in the background!
Farm foods are doing buy one get 2nd half price. Unfortunately the MOD turned down the offer
Skinny…
Nuclear subs are showing they are quite safe to visit ports etc. while we don’t hear about all the incidents it’s been a long time since a western sub had a big nuclear accident
Where’s that photo actually taken? Couple of big platforms in the background.
It’s Norfolk Naval station in Virginia looking South. The big building on the left is the NavSup Fleet Logistics Centre next to Pier 8. The sub is a Virginia class SSN, and the ships are a 25k ton San Antonio class LPD and the 40k ton Wasp Class Amphibious Assault ship USS Kearsarge.
Thxs Tim, fantastic knowledge.
Ps. Get out more 😉