Posted by Michael Schule
on 12/10/2006, 11:27 am
64.12.116.134
When the Seadragon made the 1st submerged Northwest Passage in 1960, there was a civilian scientist, Walter Wittmann, on board. I'm told he became the first man to be on, over and under the North Pole on that trip. Wittmann was an oceanographer working under my father at the US Hydrographic Office of the Navy. After reaching Alaska, Wittmann sent a letter through the regular mail to our home. I have the letter. It's just a silly note but the envelope has graphics printed or stamped on it openly describing the mission! I've been curious about it ever since I found the letter. Wittmann had official channels to communicate to my dad on. Both Wittmann and my dad have passed away. One would guess that such a mission at the height of the Cold War would have been secret. The ability to get our subs in the Arctic from the Atlantic would seem to have been disturbing news to the other guys. I was wondering if any of the Seadragon alumni could shed some light on it. Thank you for any info and thank you for your service to our country.
M. Schule
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