DSRV-1 ''Mystic'' is a

deep-submergence rescue vehicle A deep-submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV) is a type of deep-submergence vehicle used for rescue of downed submarines and clandestine missions. While DSRV is the term most often used by the United States Navy, other nations have different designa ...

that is rated to dive up to 5,000 feet (1,500 m). It was built by Lockheed for the US Navy at a construction cost of $41 million and launched 24 January 1970. It was declared fully operational in 1977 and named ''Mystic''. The submarine was intended to be air transportable; it was long and in diameter, and it weighed 37 tons. The sub was capable of descending to below the surface and could carry 24 passengers at a time, in addition to its crew. It was stationed at

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and was never required to conduct an actual rescue operation. ''Mystic'' was replaced by the SRDRS on September 30, 2008 and began deactivation on October 1, 2008. In October 2014, the submarine was donated to the

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Awards

Meritorious Unit Citation The Meritorious Unit Citation is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. It recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations. The Meritorious Unit Citation was created in 1991, along with the ...

with 3 stars (4 awards) *

Navy E Ribbon The Navy "E" Ribbon or Battle Efficiency Ribbon (informally the Battle "E" ribbon) was authorized on March 31, 1976, by Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf as a unit award for battle efficiency competition. The service ribbon replaced th ...

(3 awards) *

National Defense Service Medal The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It is awarded to every member of the US Armed Forces who has served during any one of four sp ...

with star (2 awards)

References

External links

NavSource Online: Submarine Photo Archive Mystic (DSRV-1)

USN Factfile DSRV 1 & 2
* Liewer, Steve, "Goodbye To Mystic Minisub, Hello To Falcon", ''

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'', March 6, 2009. Mystic-class deep-submergence rescue vehicles Cold War submarines of the United States Ships built in the San Francisco Bay Area 1970 ships Lockheed Corporation {{US-submarine-stub

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