USS Casimir Pulaski SSBN-633 Submarine Model. Sail again with the crew of the USS Casimir Pulaski SSBN-633 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 Veteran Owned Business. The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger. Construction and commissioning The contract to build Casimir Pulaski was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of the General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, on 20 July 1961 and her keel was laid down there on 12 January 1963. She was launched on 1 February 1964, sponsored by Mrs. And commissioned on 14 August 1964, with Captain Robert L. Long in command of the Blue Crew and Commander Thomas B. In command of the Gold Crew. Service history USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN633)(Gold) won the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for fiscal year 1985, for most improvement in combat efficiency of any Navy unit in the US Atlantic Fleet, under the Command of Commander Conrad A. History from 1964 to 1994 needed. On May 1, 1989 Casimir Pulaski participated in Exercise Lantcoop 1-89. Decommissioning and disposal USS Casimir Pulaski completed 88 Strategic Deterrent Patrols, the most of any of the Polaris/Poseidon/Trident converted original submarines, the “41 For Freedom” fleet. She well deserves the title of the Old Cold War Warrior. After her final cruise under Commander Kenneth W. Wrona, Casimir Pulaski was decommissioned on 7 March 1994 and simultaneously stricken from the Naval Vessel Register.