USS Flasher SSN-613 Submarine Model. USS Flasher SSN-613 Submarine Model Sail again with the crew of the USS Flasher SSN-613 in this handcrafted wooden Submarine Model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love. Construction history The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 9 June 1960 and her keel was laid down on 14 April 1961. Originally laid down as the eleventh submarine in the Thresher-class building program, Flasher was extensively modified during the construction period. These modifications consisted of lengthening the hull, lengthening the sail, and upgrading the watertight integrity of the sea water systems. The SUBSAFE Program was developed as a result of the loss of USS Thresher, the first submarine of the class; Flasher became the first submarine certified as SUBSAFE. This contributed to the lengthy delay between being laid down and commissioning. In the nation’s only simultaneous twin launching Flasher and USS Tecumseh were launched on 22 June 1963. Flasher was sponsored and christened by Mrs. Wife of the Under Secretary of the Navy. Vice Admiral Elton W. Grenfell, then Commander Submarine Force, U. Atlantic Fleet (ComSubLant), delivered the principal address. She was commissioned on 22 July 1966, with Commander Kenneth M. The principal speaker at the commissioning was US Representative George W. Grider of Tennessee, who had commanded Flasher (SS-249) during World War II. Sail again with the crew of the USS Flasher SSN-613 in this handcrafted wooden Submarine Model. Length – 20 inches. US Veteran Owned Business. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. VFP-63 Eyes of the Fleet (1975) F-8J Model. VS-31 Topcats Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing. 94th Aero Squadron SPAD S. VA-773 Dirty Birds Patch – Sew On. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “madfoxpilot” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
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