Created in the 1970s in the wake of the Vietnam War, “Seas of Tomorrow” presents the Navy during a time of shrinking budgets and shrinking public resolve about funding the U.S. military. The film showcases the Soviet Navy and how it is building strength around the world. The Navy at this moment appeared in crisis, and efforts were made to change various regimens and conditions within the Navy, from improving housing to increased liberty, to allowing more flexible communications between officers and men. The film is set to a jazzy score and shows this newer, kinder, more sensitive Navy that is “doing more with less” as something viable, powerful and — lean and mean.

Contains footage of Soviet ships, nuclear submarines including SSBN Polaris submarines and Poseidon missile boats, the proposed Trident submarines, the 688 attack submarines, and radical new ships such as the missile patrol escort vessel, hovercrafts / surface effect ships (forerunners of the LCAC vessels) and more.

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