1961 Press Photo U.S. Navy Submarine Proteus Near Ireland - nom08919

U.S. Navy Submarine Proteus Near Ireland. The U.S. Navy submarine tender Proteus ploughs through Atlantic waters off Irish coast today in this aerial view en route to Scotland's Holy Loch to set up a floating base for Polaris-carrying submarines. The Proteus will be used to supply and load missiles aboard U.S. nuclear-powered submarines roving the seas off European coasts.

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.