History of four U.S. Submarines and the Submariner's Insignia

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After dedicating more than 30 years to the Submarine Force
I wanted to pay my respects to these great "boats"
and the many fine shipmates that I had the honor of serving with.

Gary Flynn, CWO4, USN (Ret)

The third of the "Ethan Allen Class" of Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines:
[USS THOMAS A. EDISON (SSBN 610)]

The seventh of the "Sturgeon Class" fast-attack submarines:
[USS SUNFISH (SSN 649)]

The fourth of the "Permit Class" of attack submarines:
[USS POLLACK (SSN 603)]

And finally in a "Class" all of its own:
[USS HALIBUT (SSGN 587)]

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A brief look at HOLY LOCH, Scotland, and three of the Tenders stationed there:
[USS HUNLEY] [USS HOLLAND] [USS SIMON LAKE]

Here is the history - and some examples - of the submariner's insignia:
[DOLPHINS]

I have also included a page of submarine memorabilia for sale:
Including ship's plaques, cachets, patches and postcards.
[SALES ROOM]

And a page of interesting submarine related links:
[LINKS]

Halibut was only the 9th nuclear powered submarine commissioned by 1960

If you have any questions or comments - please contact me.

Site last updated: 3 May 2022