USS Maryland SSBN-738 Submarine Model (Black Hull). Sail again with the crew of the USS Maryland SSBN-738 in this handcrafted wooden submarine model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love. Length – 20 inches. US Navy Veteran Owned Business. USS Maryland SSBN-738 departed Groton for Kings Bay on 15 June 1992 and immediately started preparation for strategic certification, with the Blue crew achieving a successful test launch on 29 Jul 1992, and starting Trident D-5 missile Demonstration and Shakedown Operations (DASO) on 7 July 1992. Various other inspections and training exercises were conducted throughout 1992. The Blue crew relieved the Gold crew 26 January 1993 and continued with preparations for strategic certification. The initial loadout of Trident D-5 missiles was completed at this point. The Gold crew relieved the Blue crew 7 May 1993 and continued the refit. On 19 June 1993 USS Maryland SSBN-738 went underway on her first strategic deterrent patrol, which started her strategic patrol cycle.