How US Navy Prepares Largest Submarine in Dry Dock

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to prepare the world's largest submarines for their NATO missions, but the end result is a vessel that is fully capable of exploring the depths of the sea, and keeping our nation safe. What happens to the submarine before it goes on a mission? And how is the largest submarine taken out of the water to go to the dry dock? Is this possible at all?

Without dry docking, submarines would not be able to function at their full capabilities, therefore this process is vital to ensure the safety and readiness of the crew, and to keep the submarines in the best possible condition for their next mission.

Dry docking is a process in which a submarine is brought out of the water and placed on land in a dry dock, which is a large basin with a watertight gate that can be closed to allow the water inside to be pumped out. This allows the submarine to be inspected and maintained in a dry, safe environment. If a submarine is involved in an accident or sustains damages during a mission, it is also brought to the dry dock for a thorough inspection and repair of any damages.

Before a nuclear submarine enters a dry dock, it must undergo a process called "deactivation." This involves shutting down the nuclear reactor and removing all nuclear fuel rods. The submarine is then towed to the dry dock, where it will remain until the maintenance and repair work is completed.

But how is the largest submarine pulled out of the sea to go to dry dock?
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