Vessel Profile

Ray (U.S.S.)

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Story

This submarine, naval (nuclear) was built in 1967 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1986 this vessel completed a submerged polar transit of the Northwest Passage under the command of Commander Johnson USN. This vessel surfaced at the North Pole with the USS Archerfish and the USS Hawkbill.

Owners & Masters

In 1967-1985 she was owned by the United States Navy.

References

  • Moore, Captain John (1983)
  • MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
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