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USS Cobia recommissioned

73 years ago today, on 6 July 1951, Gato-clas submarine USS Cobia (SS-245) was commissioned for the second time. She trained reservists and Submarine School students at New London until placed in commission in reserve at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 29 October 1953.
MuseumShip at Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc, WI

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USS Drum opens to the public

On 4 July, 1969, Gato-class submarine USS Drum (SS-228) was dedicated and opened to the public.

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USS Drum struck from NVR

On 30 June 1968, Gato-class submarine USS Drum (SS-228) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

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USS Silversides struck from NVR

On 30 June 1969, Gato-class submarine USS Silversides (SS-236) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

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USS Clamagore commissioned

On 28 June 1945, Balao-class submarine USS Clamagore (SS-343) was commissioned, CDR S.C. Loomis Jr. in command.

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USS Croaker transferred

on 27 June 1976, the USN transferred Gato-class submarine USS Croaker (SS-246) to the Groton, CT Submarine Memorial Association.

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USS Clamagore struck

On 27 June 1975, Balao-class submarine USS Clamagore (SS-343) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

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USS Cod SS-224 decommissioned

77 years ago today, on 22 June 1946 Gato-class submarine USS Cod SS-224 was decommissioned for the first time.
MuseumShip USS Cod, Cleveland, OH

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USS Becuna SS-319 arrives at Penn's Landing

On 21 June 1976 Balao-class submarine USS Becuna SS-319 arrives at Penn's Lading in Philadelphia, PA to become a MuseumShip.
Submarine Becuna at Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA

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USS Cod SS-224 commissioned

On 21 June 1943 Gato-class submarine USS Cod SS-224 was commissioned with LCDR James C. Dempsey in command.
MuseumShip USS Cod, Cleveland, OH

 

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