From the ice-filled waters of the Beaufort Sea north of Alaska to South America’s historic Drake Passage, the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) marked a unique accomplishment in 2024.
By operating in the Arctic Circle and all the way south through the Drake Passage south of Argentina and Chile, Hampton demonstrated the capability and readiness of the U.S. Submarine Force and their ability to operate anywhere, at any time.
“To successfully operate in diverse and challenging waterways is a testament to the incredible capability and flexibility of our submarines and the unmatched expertise of our crews,” said Cmdr. Grant Wanier, Hampton’s commanding officer.
Hampton kicked off their busy 2024 schedule by sailing from San Diego to the chilly Beaufort Sea, surfacing through the ice at Ice Camp Whale in support of Operation Ice Camp 2024.
“I could not be more proud of the fine sailors aboard Hampton as we sailed 30,767 nautical miles from San Diego to the North Pole and back, and then around South America for our homeport change to Kittery, Maine,” said Wanier.
