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#326 - Navy Admiral Warns Unknown Objects are HUNTING Our Nuclear Submarines | Tim Gallaudet

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Aug 25, 2025
Tim Gallaudet, a retired Rear Admiral and oceanography expert, shares thrilling tales from his Navy days. He reveals chilling encounters with unidentified submerged objects while stationed on submarines. Gallaudet discusses the ocean's uncharted territories and the incredible technology for deep-sea exploration. Intriguingly, he connects the mystery of UAPs to potential underwater intelligence and even mentions DARPA's underwater drone fleet. The conversation dips into historic civilizations like Atlantis and the fascinating concept of future human life underwater.
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INSIGHT

Oceans Far Less Explored Than Space

  • We have mapped 25% of the seafloor and explored only ~10% of the ocean volume with vehicles or divers.
  • Tim Gallaudet urges matching ocean funding to NASA-level ambition to close this huge knowledge gap.
ANECDOTE

Submarine Ice-Punching Experience

  • Tim visited an Arctic submarine exercise and rode aboard USS Hampton when a sub punched through the ice.
  • He described the harsh conditions, one-day camp setup, and extreme cold risks like 40° below frostbite.
INSIGHT

Undersea Espionage And Cold War Legacy

  • Cold War submarine operations included covert cable tapping and close cat-and-mouse tactics detailed in Blind Man's Bluff.
  • Gallaudet highlights persistent undersea intelligence activities beyond public awareness.
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