SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1 (UPI)—The search was suspended today for the skipper of la nuclear submarine who tumbled into the Pacific Ocean durling a gale and was presumed drowned.

The accident occurred late yesterday afternoon six miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge when the vessel was leaving for sea trials. A Navy hoard of inquiry was expected to he convened to investigate the incident.

The missing man was Comdr. Alvin L. Wilderman, 36 years old, of Grenville., Ill., commanding officer of the U.S.S. Plunger, based at Mare Island, Calif.

Navy and Coast Guard craft searched in vain for the officer, who was reported lost overboard in 12‐foot swells and gale‐force winds. It was not known whether Commander Wilderman had been wearing a life jacket.