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United States - Circa 1959: The footage begins with the Nautilus diving underwater, with sailors operating the vessel as it descends into the cold sea. Scenes of officials mapping the route follow, indicating the strategic planning involved in the mission. The camera shows the propeller turning beneath the cold waters, emphasizing the vessel’s movement.Inside the submarine, crew members are seen playing chess, while others work with the diverse equipment necessary for maintaining the vessel. The narrator explains the interior atmosphere conditions, giving insight into life aboard the submarine. A scene of the crew cutting a cake highlights moments of camaraderie, while shots of a coffee machine and a jukebox add a touch of normalcy in the vessel’s tight quarters. Other crew members are shown engaging in personal activities, such as a sailor shining his shoes, another reading a book, an African American sailor writing a letter, and one using a Singer sewing machine, reflecting the variety of tasks and personal moments that make up daily life aboard the Nautilus. (Footage by Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images)