The film Submerged recounts the historical first submarine rescue, which took place on May 23, 1939, as the USS Squalus sank to the ocean floor, and the brave efforts of Lieutenant Commander "Swede" Momsen, USN, who led the daring rescue mission.
Submerged
The USS Squalus, a groundbreaking submarine, makes history by successfully rescuing its crew after a catastrophic sinking.