The only U.S. Navy ship authorized to fly the Jolly Roger is the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), a Seawolf-class nuclear-powered submarine. Named after the 39th President, who was himself a qualified submariner, this boat was uniquely modified to support classified special operations, including intelligence gathering, undersea engineering, and deployment of special forces. Its right to fly the Jolly Roger—a symbol traditionally associated with successful submarine missions and naval audacity—was gran