USS Albacore

USS Albacore

Three ships of the United States Navy have been named "Albacore",for the albacore, a small tuna found in temperate seas throughout the world.

*The USS|Albacore|SP-751, a section patrol boat during World War II

*The USS|Albacore|SS-218, a "Gato" class submarine, lost during World War II

*The USS|Albacore|AGSS-569, the first submarine with a teardrop hull that served in the early years of the Cold War

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*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/a5-list.htm


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