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U.S.S. Albacore: Forerunner of the Future' (Publication (Portsmouth Marine Society),25.) (Publication (Portsmouth Marine Society),25.)

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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.

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.

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!

Well documented, full of stories, detailled technics, the different phases and improvements...etc...Everything about this test submarine and her evolution.

Very good text.

Some nice b&w pictures.

I would have liked to see more drawings. It is the reason why I do not give a 5 stars.

I recommend this book !

The USS Albacore, preserved today at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is the prototype of the modern submarine in all respects except nuclear power. She served the US Navy as a floating test bed for numerous technological advances including the teardrop hull, single-stick control, and the towed sonar array, for nearly twenty years. This book is based on interviews with her captains, crew members, the engineers and scientists who conceived and designed her, and the shipyard workers who built her.

This is an exciting and factual account of the Albacore's many contributions to naval science and technology. I enjoyed reading and recalling the events that occurred during my tour of duty on Albacore. I am in contact with another former crewmember and we both enjoyed this great work.

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