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List Of United States Navy Submarines
This is a list of submarines of the United States Navy, listed by hull number and by name. List See also * Submarines in the United States Navy * List of current ships of the United States Navy * List of lost United States submarines * List of most successful American submarines in World War II * Allied submarines in the Pacific War * List of pre-Holland submarines * List of submarine classes of the United States Navy ** List of ''Gato'' class submarines ** List of ''Sturgeon'' class submarines ** List of ''Balao'' class submarines ** List of ''Tench'' class submarines ** List of ''Los Angeles'' class submarines * List of submarines of World War II * List of US Navy ships sunk or damaged in action during World War II § Submarine (SS) * The NR-1 Deep Submergence Craft was a non-commissioned nuclear submarine operated by the United States Navy. * ''Turtle'', an American submarine of the American Revolutionary War * ''H. L. Hunley'', a human-powered submarine of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Submarine
A submarine (or sub) is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability. The term is also sometimes used historically or colloquially to refer to remotely operated vehicles and Autonomous underwater vehicle, robots, as well as medium-sized or smaller vessels, such as the midget submarine and the wet sub. Submarines are referred to as ''boats'' rather than ''ships'' irrespective of their size. Although experimental submarines had been built earlier, submarine design took off during the 19th century, and they were adopted by several navies. They were first widely used during World War I (1914–1918), and are now used in many navy, navies, large and small. Military uses include attacking enemy surface ships (merchant and military) or other submarines, and for aircraft carrier protection, Blockade runner, blockade running, Ballistic missile submarine, nuclear deterrence, reconnaissance, conventio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plunger-class Submarine
The ''Plunger'' class was an early class of United States Navy submarines. In the first years of their service, they were used primarily as training and experimental vessels for the newly formed "silent service" to familiarize naval personnel with the performance and operations of such craft. They were known as the "A class" after being renamed to A-type designations (''A-1'' through ''A-7'') on 17 November 1911. All except ''Plunger'' ended up being stationed in the Philippines, an American possession, prior to the outbreak of World War I. They were shipped there on colliers (coal-carrying ships) and formed an integral part of the harbor defense system for Manila. In some instances, this class of submarines is referred to as the ''Adder'' class, as USS ''Adder'' was the first boat of the class to be completed.Gardiner, p. 127Friedman, pp. 27-31 Design and construction These boats were essentially an enlarged and improved version of the ''Holland'', with a much more powerfu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS C-2 (SS-13)
USS ''C-2'' (SS-13) was one of five C-class submarines built for the United States Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Description The ''C''-class submarines were enlarged versions of the preceding B class, the first American submarines with two propeller shafts. They had a length of overall, a beam of and a mean draft of . They displaced on the surface and submerged. The C-class boats had a crew of 1 officer and 14 enlisted men. They had a diving depth of .Friedman, p. 306 For surface running, they were powered by two Craig gasoline engines, each driving one propeller shaft. When submerged each propeller was driven by a electric motor. They could reach on the surface and underwater. On the surface, the boats had a range of at and at submerged. The boats were armed with two 18-inch (450 mm) torpedo tubes in the bow. They carried two reloads, for a total of four torpedoes.Gardiner & Gray, p. 127 Construction and career ''C-2'' was laid down by For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS B-3
USS ''B-3'' (SS-12) was one of three B-class submarines built for the United States Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Description The B-class submarines were enlarged versions of the preceding ''Plunger'' class. They had a length of overall, a beam of and a mean draft of . They displaced on the surface and submerged. The B-class boats had a crew of one officer and nine enlisted men. They had a diving depth of .Friedman, p. 306 For surface running, they were powered by one gasoline engine that drove the single propeller shaft. When submerged the propeller was driven by a electric motor. The boats could reach on the surface and underwater. On the surface, they had a range of at and at submerged. The B-class boats were armed with two 18 inch (450 mm) torpedo tubes in the bow. They carried two reloads, for a total of four torpedoes.Gardiner & Gray, p. 127 Construction and career ''B-3'' was laid down by Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy, Massa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS B-2
USS ''B-2'' (SS-11) was one of three B-class submarines built for the United States Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Description The B-class submarines were enlarged versions of the preceding ''Plunger'' class. They had a length of overall, a beam of and a mean draft of . They displaced on the surface and submerged. The B-class boats had a crew of one officer and nine enlisted men. They had a diving depth of .Friedman, p. 306 For surface running, they were powered by one gasoline engine that drove the single propeller shaft. When submerged the propeller was driven by a electric motor. The boats could reach on the surface and underwater. On the surface, they had a range of at and at submerged. The B-class boats were armed with two 18 inch (450 mm) torpedo tubes in the bow. They carried two reloads, for a total of four torpedoes.Gardiner & Gray, p. 127 Construction and career ''B-2'' was laid down by Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy, Massa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States B-class Submarine
The B-class submarines were three United States Navy submarines built by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy, Massachusetts, under a subcontract from the Electric Boat Company. They were eventually stationed in the Philippines, an American possession, beginning in 1912–15. They were shipped there on colliers (coal-carrying ships). All three were stricken and expended as targets 1919–22. Design These vessels introduced some features intended to increase underwater speed, including a small sail and a rotating cap over the torpedo tube muzzles. The streamlined, rotating torpedo tube muzzle cap eliminated the drag that muzzle holes would otherwise cause. In the stowed position, the submarine appears to have no torpedo tubes, as the holes in the cap are covered by the bow stem. This feature remained standard through the K class, after which it was replaced with shutters that were standard through the 1950s. For extended surface runs, the small sail was augmented wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS B-1
USS ''B-1'' (SS-10) was the lead ship of her class of submarines built for the United States Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Description The B-class submarines were enlarged versions of the preceding ''Plunger'' class. They had a length of overall, a beam of and a mean draft of . They displaced on the surface and submerged. The B-class boats had a crew of one officer and nine enlisted men. They had a diving depth of .Friedman, p. 306 For surface running, they were powered by one gasoline engine that drove the single propeller shaft. When submerged the propeller was driven by a electric motor. The boats could reach on the surface and underwater. On the surface, they had a range of at and at submerged. The B-class boats were armed with two 18 inch (450 mm) torpedo tubes in the bow. They carried two reloads, for a total of four torpedoes.Gardiner & Gray, p. 127 Construction and career ''B-1'' was laid down by Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Qui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States C-class Submarine
The C-class submarines were five United States Navy submarines built by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy, Massachusetts, under a subcontract from the Electric Boat Company. Built between 1906 and 1909, and in commission from 1908 to 1919, all five were subsequently sold for scrap in 1920. They were considerably larger than the preceding B class at 275 tons submerged vs. 173 tons submerged, and were the first United States submarines with two-shaft propulsion, doubling the machinery of the B class. Design These vessels included some features intended to increase underwater speed that were standard on United States submarines of this era, including a small sail and a rotating cap over the torpedo tube muzzles. For extended surface runs, the small sail was augmented with a temporary piping-and-canvas structure. Apparently, the "crash dive" concept had not yet been developed, as this would take considerable time to deploy and dismantle. This configuration remained stan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS C-1 (SS-9)
USS ''C-1'' (SS-9) was the lead ship of her class of submarines built for the United States Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Description The ''C''-class submarines were enlarged versions of the preceding B class, the first American submarines with two propeller shafts. They had a length of overall, a beam of and a mean draft of . They displaced on the surface and submerged. The C-class boats had a crew of 1 officer and 14 enlisted men. They had a diving depth of .Friedman, p. 306 For surface running, they were powered by two Craig gasoline engines, each driving one propeller shaft. When submerged each propeller was driven by a electric motor. They could reach on the surface and underwater. On the surface, the boats had a range of at and at submerged. The boats were armed with two 18-inch (450 mm) torpedo tubes in the bow. They carried two reloads, for a total of four torpedoes.Gardiner & Gray, p. 127 Construction and career ''C-1'' was laid down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Shark (SS-8)
USS ''Shark'' (SS-8) was the third vessel of the U.S. Navy to bear the name. She was an early in the service of the United States Navy, later renamed as ''A-7''. ''Shark'' was laid down on 11 January 1901 at Elizabethport, New Jersey in the Crescent Shipyard under the direction of Crescent's superintendent, Arthur Leopold Busch. She was launched on 19 October 1901, and commissioned on 19 September 1903 at New Suffolk, New York with Lieutenant Charles P. Nelson in command. Early service Over the next three and a half years, ''Shark'' operated locally at the Naval Torpedo Station at Newport, conducting firing tests with torpedoes, and participating in early research and development efforts in the field of undersea warfare. Assigned to the First Submarine Flotilla in March 1907, ''Shark'' was stationed at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland in the spring of 1907. Taken to the New York Navy Yard in April 1908, she was decommissioned there on the 21 April. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Porpoise (SS-7)
The third USS ''Porpoise'' (SS-7) was an early in the service of the United States Navy, later renamed as ''A-6''. She was laid down on 13 December 1900 in Elizabeth, New Jersey at the Crescent Shipyard under the direction of shipyard superintendent, Arthur Leopold Busch. This craft was launched on 23 September 1901, and commissioned at the Holland Torpedo Boatyard at New Suffolk, New York on 19 September 1903. Early service Assigned initially to the Naval Torpedo Station at Newport for experimental torpedo firing work, ''Porpoise'' entered the New York Navy Yard in September 1904 for repairs and alterations, remaining there until February 1906. Assigned then to the First Torpedo Flotilla on 7 March 1907, she operated at Annapolis, Maryland — temporarily assigned to the United States Naval Academy for instruction of future naval officers — until June. Taken subsequently to the New York Navy Yard, she was decommissioned on 21 April 1908. Partially disassembled, she was th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Pike (SS-6)
The first USS ''Pike'' (SS-6) was a in the service of the United States Navy, later renamed as ''A-5''. She was laid down on 10 December 1900 at San Francisco, California by Union Iron Works, launched on 14 January 1903, and commissioned on 28 May 1903 at the Mare Island Navy Yard with Lieutenant Arthur MacArthur III in command. (retrieved 27 February 2018) ''Pike'' operated out of the Mare Island Navy Yard for over three years, operating principally in experimental and training roles. Following the earthquake and subsequent fire at San Francisco on 18 April 1906, members of Pike's crew took part in the relief efforts in the wake of the disaster. Decommissioned on 28 November 1906, ''Pike'' remained inactive until 8 June 1908, when she was recommissioned for local operations with the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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