83 years ago today, on 15 December 1942, Balao-class submarine USS Lionfish (SS-298) was laid down at Cramp Shipbuilding Co. Philadelphia, PA.
Exactly 11 years later, on 15 December 1953 she was decommissioned for the 2nd and final time.
USS Lionfish SS298 at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA