How to Poop on a Nuclear Submarine - Smarter Every Day 256

Summary by Krater

A tour of various lesser-known aspects of life aboard USS Toledo, a nuclear submarine operating under the ice in the Arctic, including cribbage, moustaches, sleeping quarters, pay administration, breakfast options, atmospheric pressure, medical facilities, shower procedures, and toilet flushing mechanisms.

From the video

Answers: What is daily life like on a US Navy nuclear submarine?

• Cribbage on submarines
• Submarine morale and moustaches
• Yeoman duties and submarine payroll administration
• Submarine sleeping arrangements and bunking
• Submarine breakfast and waffle meals
• Atmospheric pressure on nuclear submarines
• Submarine medical facilities and dental care
• Submarine shower procedures and water conservation
• Submarine toilet flushing mechanisms and waste management

What it concludes

• Cribbage is played extensively on submarines, including tracking records between the captain and executive officer.
• Moustaches are specifically used to increase morale on the boat.
• The yeoman handles all administration, pay issues, and instructions on the submarine.
• Atmospheric pressure inside the nuclear submarine is maintained over 760 torr, which is over one atmosphere of pressure.
• Submarine showers take approximately 3 to 5 minutes to minimize water usage.
• Submarine toilets use pressurized seawater and require a specific flushing procedure involving drain valves and flush valves.