U.S.S. Blueback (SS 581)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
N 45° 30.467 W 122° 40.001
10T E 526037 N 5039415
The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric, fast attack submarine. It was used in the movie "The Hunt For Red October".
Waymark Code: WMF8G
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member C4A
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Launched in 1959 the USS Blueback is a diesel-electric submarine of the Barbel class. It's “teardrop-shaped” hull was first used on subs of this type. The Blueback was decommissioned in 1990 and was the last non-nuclear submarine in the U.S. Navy. Volunteers have maintained the Blueback since its arrival, at OMSI, in 1994. The Blueback is open for tours during daylight hours. Tech Tours and Camp Ins can also be scheduled.

The Historic Naval Ships Association gives a brief history of the Blueback.

Type of vessel: Class: Barbel Submarine1959-1990

Hours of use: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Admission? Cost?: $5.50 youth and adult, Tech Tours $15.00 Camp In $51.00

Parking Coordinates: N 45° 30.600 W 122° 39.990

Date: 06/16/2006
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