With her tubby blimplike “teardrop” or “body of revolution” hull, USS Albacore was the first wholly streamlined submarine. She twice claimed the record for highest submerged speeds in the world. Built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1952-53, she made 27 knots at a time when no other submarine could do much better than 18 knots submerged.
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Robert P. Largess is a native of Washington D.C. who has published numerous articles and a short book on American social problems and urban education, appearing in -the "Washinton Post", the "Philadelphia Inquirer", the "Boston Herald", the "Pilot", the "American Educator", "Naval Forces", the "Submarine Review", and Conway Maritime Press' annual volumes "Warship" 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995. He currently teaches English and World Literature at Boston Latin Academy. He has an M.A. in Anthropology from Brandeis University and an undergraduate degree from Boton College.
James Mandelblatt lives and works as a technical wwriter in the Washinton, D. C. area. He is the author of a book on the history of the submarine "Requin" and the men who sailed her. Requin is on display in Pittsburgh, PA, Mandelblatt's home town. He is an active volunteer aboard the Liberty Ship "SS John W. Brown", moored in Baltimore, Maryland.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A VERY good book,
By Robert G Paris (Lebanon, CT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: U.S.S. Albacore: Forerunner of the Future' (Publication (Portsmouth Marine Society),25.) (Publication (Portsmouth Marine Society),25.) (Paperback)
I brought my family to the memorial at the end of our vacation. We had a great a great time. I bought the book on impulse and was rewarded with a very interesting read.I served on submarines (SSN-703 & SSBN 626B)and I think this is a very informative book. A must read for an submarine history buff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great piece of Naval history in our backyard,
By Terry B. (Merrimack, NH USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: U.S.S. Albacore: Forerunner of the Future (Publication of the Portsmouth Marine Society) (Hardcover)
I have been facinated with subs ever since reading about the Hunley in Clive Cussler's book Sea Hunters, so I was pleased to find the USS Albacore only 45 minutes away from my home. I have visited her on several occasions and have wanted to know about her history for some time. This book gave me just what I wanted! The photos are a great part of the book, especially the ones of her arrival in her final resting place in Portsmouth, along I-95 and Rt. 1.
5.0 out of 5 stars
At last!,
This review is from: U.S.S. Albacore: Forerunner of the Future' (Publication (Portsmouth Marine Society),25.) (Publication (Portsmouth Marine Society),25.) (Paperback)
I could not believe that someone would finally write about such a pivotal ship. The development and influence of this sub on ALL the following submarines of the world, conventional and nuclear cannot be overstated. The only flaw (and a minor one at that) is the minimal information about the Barbel Class subs built for the Navy. Since these were the last conventional submarines built for the Navy and were directly influenced by the Albacores design, I would've liked some more info. I find it amazing the amount of xdesign work they got out of a single test ship. I can't believe they deployed a B-47 parachute underwater to test performance changes!
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ON MAY 2, 1982, THE BRITISH NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBMARINE Conqueror torpedoed and sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano and in effect decided at a stroke the Falklands War. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dorsal rudder, pancake diesels, teardrop hull, nuclear boats, collapse depth, bow sonar, bow planes, submerged speed, dive brakes, sonar dome, stern planes, mothball fleet, snap roll, blow system, undersea warfare, submarine design, submarine program, towed array, submarine service, other submarine, diving depth, hull form, submerged bodies, marine railway, pressure hull Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World War, Jon Boyes, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Ted Davis, Admiral Momsen, Los Angeles, Key West, Naval Institute, Gene Allmendinger, David Taylor, Harry Jackson, Ken Gummerson, Joe Sawtelle, Howell Russell, United States, Admiral Boyes, Bob Johnston, Captain Springer, Ken Davidson, Norman Friedman, Ron Hines, Admiral Rickover, Bruce Graves, Frank Andrews, Marvin Lasky New!
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ON MAY 2, 1982, THE BRITISH NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBMARINE Conqueror torpedoed and sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano and in effect decided at a stroke the Falklands War. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dorsal rudder, pancake diesels, teardrop hull, nuclear boats, collapse depth, bow sonar, bow planes, submerged speed, dive brakes, sonar dome, stern planes, mothball fleet, snap roll, blow system, undersea warfare, submarine design, submarine program, towed array, submarine service, other submarine, diving depth, hull form, submerged bodies, marine railway, pressure hull Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World War, Jon Boyes, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Ted Davis, Admiral Momsen, Los Angeles, Key West, Naval Institute, Gene Allmendinger, David Taylor, Harry Jackson, Ken Gummerson, Joe Sawtelle, Howell Russell, United States, Admiral Boyes, Bob Johnston, Captain Springer, Ken Davidson, Norman Friedman, Ron Hines, Admiral Rickover, Bruce Graves, Frank Andrews, Marvin Lasky New!
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- Cold Is the Sea (Bluejacket Books) by Edward Latimer Beach on page 65, and Back Matter
- Longest Day (Dr. Who Series) by Michael Collier on page 53, and page 54
- Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (vol. 007) by James L. Mooney in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Silent Victory: The U.S. Submarine War Against Japan by Clay Blair Jr. in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Around the World (Fantastic Journeys) by Steve Skidmore in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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