Vessel Profile

Hammerhead (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 1970 this vessel was a United States Navy nuclear submarine that completed a submerged transit of the Northwest Passage under the command of Commander Carter USN. This vessel reached the North Pole.

In 1995 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

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

Masters

Commander Carter USN (1970)

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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