Chapter 66

Submarines were not meant to be surfaced. When entering or leaving port, they were usually unwieldy. Oftentimes, two tugs were required to maneuver them into and out of their berths and even then things still could go wrong. The biggest risk was the stern. Due to their unusual shape, submarines had a habit of swinging in the opposite direction of where you wanted them to go. This reverse effect could be disastrous to both boat and dock. In labor, Connecticut became almost impossible to control even with Zumwalt directing Carter. The larger submarine struggled to apply just the right amount of force against Connecticut’s side to maneuver her. Too little and she might swing the wrong way but too much and she would risk hurting the pup yet to be born. Ultrasounds revealed it to be a female and thus a viable future member of the US Navy.