Vessel Profile

Lapon (U.S.S.)

⚓

Story

This submarine, naval (nuclear) was built in 1968 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1988 this vessel was a United States Navy nuclear submarine that completed a submerged polar transit of the Northwest Passage under the command of Commander Mackin USN.

In 1997 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1968-1985 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
Continue your research

Related on Nauticapedia

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage

Donate

Support the Nauticapedia Project

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage for future generations — digitizing records, restoring photographs, and expanding our vessel collection.

Make a Donation