The USS Nautilus (SSN-571) – the world's first nuclear-powered submarine – entered service in 1954, while the USS Albacore (AGSS-569) was the first to feature the teardrop hull when it entered ...
“[The Thresher] had a cigar-shaped hull that was derived from the research submarine Albacore (AGSS-569) for efficient underwater performance,” The U.S. Naval Institute wrote. “In her bow ...
This feedback will be conducted via surveys and polls at Albacore Park who will be offering free courtesy passes to its submarine exhibit to all participants. These survey and poll results will be ...