Entry/Object ID
2026.027.002Description
Reproduction print of an Associated Press photograph of a member for the Committee of Non-Violent Action attempting to board the atomic submarine ETHAN ALLEN during its launch in Groton, November 22, 1960. The committee was protesting the arming of submarines with Polaris missiles, of which the ETHAN ALLEN had 16. Eight of the protestors were arrested for trespassing.
AP Caption: "Groton, Conn. Nov. 22 - Pacifist Boards Atomic Sub - One of the several pacifists that attempted to board the atomic Polaris submarine Ethan Allen during its launching today climbs aboard the craft in the Thames River here. Several small boats containing other members of the committee for nonviolent action were towed away from the area by the U.S. Coast Guard."Collection
Groton Public Library CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2026.027Source or Donor
Larry Jacobsen c/o David MenziesAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Ethan Allen Class Submarine, USS ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN608)Copyright
Copyright Details
Associated Press, 1960Name/Title
ETHAN ALLEN, 1960