Portsmouth in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

U.S.S. Albacore

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 1999

1. U.S.S. Albacore Marker

Inscription. U.S.S. Albacore
AGSS 569
On shore May 4, 1985
Under Secretary – Navy
James F. Goodrich

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 4.937′ N, 70° 46.017′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. Memorial can be reached from Route 1 Bypass near Submarine Way when traveling north. The marker is in the Albacore Memorial Park. Portsmouth NH has long figured in the history of the U.S. Submarine Force. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Albacore Memorial Park, Portsmouth NH 03801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. O9 SS-70 (a few steps from this marker); Still On Patrol (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Squalus SS-192 (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to the men of the USS Thresher (SSN 593) (a few steps from this marker); USS Albacore SS 218 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Hampshire's Lost Boat (about 300 feet away); CMoMM (SS) Arthur L. Stanton Chief of the Boat (COB) (about 300 feet away); James Baxter Sergeant (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Also see . . .
1. USS Albacore (AGSS-569) (Wikipedia).

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USS Albacore (AGSS-569) was a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form (sometimes referred to as an "Albacore hull") of modern submarines. The revolutionary design was derived from extensive hydrodynamic and wind tunnel testing, with an emphasis on underwater speed and maneuverability. She was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the albacore, a small tuna found in temperate seas throughout the world. (Submitted on July 18, 2017.)

2. The Albacore Story (ussalbacore.org). (Submitted on July 18, 2017.)

U.S.S. Albacore Marker; midships section, sail and periscope. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 18, 2003

2. U.S.S. Albacore Marker; midships section, sail and periscope.

U.S.S. Albacore (AGSS 569) image. Click for full size.

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3. U.S.S. Albacore (AGSS 569)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on April 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.