USS L-6 (SS-45)

USS L-6 (SS-45)

USS "L-6" (SS-45) was an "L"-class submarine of the United States Navy. Her keel was laid down on 27 May 1914 by Craig Shipbuilding Company in Long Beach, California.

The L-boats designed by Lake Torpedo Boat ("L-5" through "L-8") were built to slightly different specifications from the other L-boats, which were designed by Electric Boat, and are sometimes considered a separate "L-5" class.

"L-6" was launched on 31 August 1916 sponsored by Mrs. William R. Monroe, and commissioned on 7 December 1917 with Lieutenant H. B. Berry in command.

After exercises along the West Coast, "L-6" departed Pacific waters 20 April 1918, arriving Charleston, South Carolina, on 10 June. Following a brief overhaul, the submarine patrolled off Charleston until she sailed 15 October for the eastern Atlantic. Arriving Ponta Delgada, Azores, in early November, "L-6" joined Submarine Division 6 just prior to the signing of the Armistice with Germany on 11 November.

After making stops in Caribbean Sea and Central American ports, "L-6" arrived San Pedro, California, on 14 February 1919, completing one of the best long-distance seagoing performances of the United States's youthful submarine force. From 1919 to 1922, she remained on the West Coast, experimenting with new torpedoes and undersea detection equipment. "L-6" was placed in commission, in ordinary, 24 March 1922; returned to full commission 1 July; and sailed for the East Coast the same month. Upon arrival Hampton Roads, "L-6" decommissioned 25 November 1922, and was sold to M. Samuel and Sons on 21 December 1925 for scrapping.

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