Description: This listing is for a pair of USS Daniel Webster Atomic Submarine SSBN-626 vinyl adhesive decal stickers. " Liberty and Union " not dated , appear to be 1960's issued , as these are originals. scans show both front and backsides. ----------------------------------------------------------Construction and commissioning: The contract to build Daniel Webster was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, on 3 February 1961 and her keel was laid down there on 28 December 1961. She was launched on 27 April 1963, sponsored by Mrs. W. Osborn Goodrich, Jr., and commissioned on 9 April 1964, with Commander Marvin S. Blair in command of the Blue Crew and Commander Lloyd S. Smith in command of the Gold Crew. Webster was originally built with diving planes mounted on a "mini-sail" near the bow, leading to her nickname "Old Funny Fins". This configuration, unique to US submarines, was an attempt to reduce the effect of porpoising. While successful, the "mini-sail" required to contain the operating mechanism reduced hydrodynamic efficiency and lowered her overall speed. During a mid-1970s overhaul, these unusual planes were removed and standard fairwater planes were installed.Operational history; While in service, Webster was the last Lafayette to be retrofitted to carry UGM-73 Poseidon missiles. Patrol 50 (Gold) July, 1982. From Holy Loch. Port Calls - Groton, CT, Kings Bay, GA Patrol 52 Feb 1983 ERP Holy Loch Patrol 56 March 1984 from Holy Loch Port call Naples, Italy Patrol 60 April 1985 ERP Charleston Patrol 68 June 1987 from Holy Loch Port call Lisbon, PortugalDecommissioning: Daniel Webster was decommissioned on 30 August 1990 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register the same day. She was converted to a moored training ship (S5W Prototype facility) by the Charleston Naval Shipyard at Charleston, South Carolina. Upon completion and designated MTS-626, she was towed up-river to her permanent berth at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston.
Price: 20.66 USD
Location: Salisbury, North Carolina
End Time: 2023-10-08T14:15:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.95 USD
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