USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja

USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja
USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja
USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja
USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja
USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja

USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja
USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benjamin Franklin Class. USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model Sail again with the crew of the USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 in this handcrafted wooden submarine model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love. Construction and commissioning The contract to build George Bancroft was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, on 1 November 1962 and her keel was laid down there on 24 August 1963. She was launched on 20 March 1965, sponsored by Mrs. Anita Irvine, and commissioned on 22 January 1966, with Captain Joseph Williams in command of the Blue Crew and Commander Walter M. Douglass in command of the Gold Crew. Service history George Bancroft was assigned to Submarine Squadron 14 of Submarine Flotilla 6 with New London, Connecticut, as her home port. Her first deployment began with her departure from New London on her first deterrent patrol on 26 July 1966, manned by the Blue Crew. Soon after she successfully completed the patrol with her arrival at Holy Loch, Scotland, the Gold Crew relieved the Blue Crew. A few weeks later, George Bancroft got underway for her second deterrent patrol, manned by the Gold Crew, which ended toward the close of the year. Early in 1967, George Bancroft began her third deterrent patrol, manned by the Blue Crew. Decommissioning and disposal George Bancroft was decommissioned on 21 September 1993 and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register the same day. Commemoration George Bancroft’s sail is on display at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model. Length – 20 inches. US Veteran Owned Business. The contract to build George Bancroft was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, on 1 November 1962 and her keel was laid down there on 24 August 1963. George Bancroft was decommissioned on 21 September 1993 and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register the same day. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. VP-10 Red Lancers Plaque. 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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USS George Bancroft SSBN-643 Submarine Model, Navy, 20, Scale Model, Mahogany, Benja