USS ALBACORE
SUBMARINE
USS
Albacore is a unique research submarine that
pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form
of modern submarines. The revolutionary design was
derived from extensive hydrodynamic and wind tunnel
testing, with an emphasis on underwater speed and
maneuverability.
The hull
of the USS Albacore submarine utilized HY-80 high-strength steel with
a yield strength of 80,000 psi. HY-80 remained the
standard submarine steel through the
Los Angeles
submarine class.
Other components were made from high-tensile steel (HTS).
She was classified as an auxiliary submarine
(AGSS-569) and named USS Albacore.
Albacore submarine's keel was laid down on 15 March
1952 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard of Kittery, Maine.
She was launched on 1 August 1953.
USS Albacore was decommissioned on 9 December 1972.
Today, the
USS Albacore sub is located at Albacore Park in Portsmouth,
New Hampshire, and is open to the public. She is listed
on the National Register of Historic Places and was
designated a National Historic Landmark on 11 April
1989. In 2005, the United States Submarine Veterans of
World War II inducted the USS Albacore into the Submarine
Hall of Fame.
This primarily wood
USS Albacore submarine
model is
17"
x 7" x 4" (1/144)
$1,092
Shipping and insurance in the US included.
Canada $90.
Other countries: $150 flat rate.
This model is in stock and can be shipped within
five business days.
24.5" (1/100)
$1,740 Shipping and insurance in the US included.
Canada $120.
Other countries: $250 flat rate.
This one is built
per commission only. We require only a small deposit to
start the process (not full amount, not even half) to
start the process $500 The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed, in
several months.
For different sizes,
contact us for a quote:
Services@ModelShipMaster.com.
Learn more about the
USS Albacore submarine here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Albacore_(AGSS-569)
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