USS DOLPHIN DIESEL-ELECTRIC SUBMARINE

USS DOLPHIN

DIESEL-ELECTRIC SUBMARINE

MARITIME MUSEUM

SAN DIEGO, CA 

Launched in 1968 and decommissioned in 2007, the last diesel-electric submarine in the United States Navy was responsible for many "firsts."  Dolphin's extreme deep-diving capability placed the vessel at the forefront of undersea naval research throughout her entire career.  In November 1968, she set a depth record for operating submarines that still stands and, in 1969 she launched a torpedo from the deepest depth that has ever been fired.  Designed to be easily modified internally and externally to accommodate special military and civilian research equipment, Dolphin is presently outfitted consistent with her last active service: extensively deep water acoustic research, oceanic survey work, sensor trials, and engineering evaluations.  Operating depth greater than 3000'.  165' Length.  There is no comparison between which sub I would rather be on.  The B-39 Soviet Sub vs The USS Dolphin.    Put me on the Dolphin.