Uss Kamehameha Collection

Bow view of the USS Kamehameha
Bow of the USS Kamehameha (SSBN/SSN-642) underway underwater as it appears to transit into the camera. KAM is a Benjamin Franklin-class submarine named for King Kamehameha I of Hawaii

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators use the buoy and winch line to retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter
A SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) approaches the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoyed rendezvous line as seen from the empty DDS track

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators have retrieved a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC), cargo strapped it down on the DDS track and cradle system

Navy SEALs disconnect the harness holding down a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators, on deck of an underway submarine, begin to disconnect the harness holding down the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC)

Dual Dry Deck Shelters mounted to the deck of USS Kamehameha
Dual Dry Deck Shelters, with the nine foot diameter outer hangar doors open, are mounted to the deck of the former ballistic missile submarine USS Kamehameha

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle rendezvous with a submarine
A SEAL Delivery Vehicel (SDV) maneuvers to rendezvous with a submarine by attaching into a buoyed line. Once attached to the buoy and line the SDV will be winched down on to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

Crewmen disconnect the cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft on the dry
An above view of the Dry Deck Shelter deck captain and crewman disconnecting cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether connected to the dry deck shelter on USS Kamehameha
The MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle SDV is on tether connected to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) recovery line that has winched the SDV just above the DDS track

Bow and sail view of USS Kamehameha, SSN 642, on the surface off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

A Navy SEAL stands next to the sonar dome on the bow of the USS Kamehameha
A Navy SEAL stands next to the WLR9 sonar dome on the bow of the USS Kamehameha while underwater and underway in the clear Pacific Ocean waters off of Oahu, Hawaii

A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle rendezvous with the USS Kamehameha
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) rendezvous with the USS Kamehameha (SSN-642), carrying two Dry Deck Shelters while underway off the coast of Hawaii

A combat rubber raiding craft tied down onto the dry deck shelter of USS Kamehameha
View from above of a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) cradle system while the track

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter aboard USS Kamehameha
A far off view of a MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) conducts final approach to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoy line in preparation for hook up and recovery to the DDS track

A Seal Delivery Vehicle is tied down onto the DDS cradle aboard USS Kamehameha
A Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Deck Captain ties down the MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) onto the DDS cradle while underway on the USS Kamehameha submarine during operations in the Pacific Ocean

Dry Deck Shelter operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface and it deflates as it is pulled down to the track

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle navigates onto the Dry Deck Shelter on USS Kamehameha
The SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) pilot lands the SDV on the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) track and cradle system while rigged out on the deck of the submarine USS Kamehameha off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

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The USS Kamehameha, a force to be reckoned with on the open seas. With its dual Dry Deck Shelters mounted proudly on deck, this submarine is equipped for any mission that comes its way. In one captivating image, we see the bow of the mighty vessel, showcasing its sheer power and strength. But it's not just about appearances; the USS Kamehameha is all about action. As Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft, you can feel the intensity in the air. These brave Navy SEALs are ready to take on any challenge that lies ahead. Speaking of challenges, a SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter with precision and determination. The rendezvous between these two powerful entities speaks volumes about their unwavering commitment to success. As crewmen disconnect cargo straps from yet another combat rubber raiding craft on dry land, you can't help but admire their expertise and efficiency. Each movement is calculated and purposeful - a testament to their training and dedication. And let's not forget about those breathtaking views. From bow and sail perspectives to an up-close shot of a Navy SEAL standing next to the sonar dome, every angle showcases both beauty and functionality. USS Kamehameha embodies strength in every sense of the word - from its impressive equipment like Dual Dry Deck Shelters to its fearless crew who fearlessly face adversity head-on. This submarine stands tall as a symbol of excellence in naval operations - always ready for whatever challenges may arise at sea or beyond.