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USS Croaker decommissioned

On 15 June 1946, Gato-class submarine USS Croaker (SS-246) was decommissioned for the first time.
MuseumShip at Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY

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USS Nautilus SSN-571 laid down

71 years ago today, on 14 June 1952 the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus SSN-571 was laid down at General Dynamics.
Submarine Force Museum Association, Home of the USS Nautilus, Groton, CT

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USS Clamagore SS-343 decommissioned

On 12 June 1973 Balao-class submarine USS Clamagore SS-343 was decommissioned.
MuseumShip(ish) at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, SC

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USS Dolphin (AGSS-555) launched

On 8 June 1968 deep-diving research and development submarine USS Dolphin (AGSS-555) was launched at Portsmouth Naval shipyard, sponsored by Mrs. Daniel K. Inouye.
MuseumShip at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, CA

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USS Ling SS-297 commissioned

On 8 June 1945 Balao-class submarine USS Ling SS-297 was commissioned with Cdr. George Garvie Molumphy in command.
MuseumShip project in Hackensack, NJ
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USS Torsk SS-423 laid down

On 7 June 1944 Tench-class submarine USS Torsk SS-423 was laid down at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery ME.
USS Torsk SS-423 at Historic Ships in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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USS Cavalla SS-244 decommissioned

On 3 June 1968 Gato-class submarine USS Cavalla SS-244 was decommissioned for the 3rd and final time
MuseumShip at Galveston Naval Museum, Galveston, TX

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USS Becuna SS-319 commissioned

On 27 May 1944 Balao-class submarine USS Becuna SS-319 was commissioned with LCDR H.D. Sturr in command
Submarine Becuna at Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA

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USS Growler SSG-577 decommissioned

On 25 May 1964 Grayback class submarine USS Growler SSG-577 was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY

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USS Razorback ran aground

81 years ago, on 23 May 1944, Balao-class submarine USS Razorback (SS-394) ran aground in the late evening of 23 May 1944 at Race Rock Light outside New London submarine base.
MuseumShip at Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, North Little Rock, AR

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