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USS Albacore (AGSS-569) is a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form (sometimes referred to as an "Albacore hull") of modern submarines. The revolutionary design was derived from extensive hydrodynamic and wind tunnel testing, with an emphasis on underwater speed and maneuverability. [ 4 ]
USS Albacore (SS-218) was a Gato-class submarine which served in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, winning the Presidential Unit Citation and nine battle stars for her service.
USS Albacore has been the name of more than one United States Navy ship, and may refer to: USS Albacore (SP-751), a patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919; USS Albacore (SS-218), a fleet submarine commissioned in 1942 and sunk in 1944; USS Albacore (AGSS-569), an experimental test platform submarine in commission from 1953 to 1972
The greatest alteration was the new tear-drop hull, pioneered by the conventionally powered USS Albacore, and designed for optimum performance underwater. The Albacore was the world underwater speed record holder in 1966 at 34.8 knots, around 40 mph, outpacing all nuclear powered Subs. The new hull's only protrusions were the sail and diving planes
James William Blanchard (25 September 1903 – 5 March 1987) [1] [2] was an American submarine commander during the Pacific War, who received the Navy Cross for dealing a crippling blow to the Japanese aircraft carrier Taihō on 19 June 1944 during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, which led to her sinking later that day.
Twenty-three United States Navy submarines are designated as memorials.. Albacore: Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Batfish: Muskogee, Oklahoma; Becuna: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ...
USS Albacore. Taihō had just launched 42 aircraft as a part of the second raid when Albacore fired the torpedo spread. Of the six torpedoes fired, four veered off-target. Japanese pilot Sakio Komatsu had recently launched and from his aircraft sighted one of the two torpedoes which were heading for Taihō. Komatsu dived into the path of the ...
The first USS Albacore (SP-751) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919. Albacore was built as a civilian motorboat of the same name in 1900 by Howard Brothers at San Diego , California .