# Down to the Sea in Submarines: A Cold War Odyssey

Down to the Sea in Submarines: A Cold War Odyssey is Dan Conley’s memoir of a Royal Navy submarine career spanning 1967 to 1997. It follows his service from basic training to command of two nuclear attack submarines, combining first-hand accounts of Cold War underwater encounters with reflections on life aboard diesel and nuclear boats, weapons development and defence procurement.

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- Reviews: 44

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## At a glance

- First-hand memoir of service in the Royal Navy Submarine Service from 1967 to 1997.
- Follows Conley’s progression from submarine training to command of two nuclear attack submarines.
- Covers Cold War submarine encounters, life aboard diesel and nuclear boats, and British weapons development.
- The account also describes personal and professional challenges and includes moments of humour.

## Pros

- The career-spanning first-person account links day-to-day submarine service with Cold War history.
- Combines operational experiences with discussion of weapons development and defence procurement.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
- Publication date: 13 Jun. 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 352 pages
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 103611368X
- ISBN-13: 978-1036113681
### Dimensions and handling
- Weight listed: 594 g
- Dimensions: 15.75 x 3.81 x 23.62 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Royal Navy submarine history and the Cold War.
- Readers looking for a serving submariner’s memoir, including career experiences and life aboard submarines.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are broadly favourable, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a small share are one-star. No written review themes are supplied, so the figures cannot explain what readers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on whether the memoir’s naval history and first-person career focus suit a particular reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What period does the memoir cover?
The listing describes Dan Conley’s Royal Navy Submarine Service career from 1967 to 1997.
### What topics does the book cover?
It covers submarine training and command, life aboard diesel and nuclear submarines, Cold War encounters, weapons development and procurement challenges.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 352 pages.

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