USS Picuda, 1954
Scope and Content Note
The USS Picuda series consists of five logbooks from the Picuda for a 1954 experiment conducted in conjunction with the Bear .
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See moreDates
- Creation: 1954
Access
Open: materials are available for research.
Historical Note
Picuda (SS–382), originally named Obispo , was laid down by the Portsmouth Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H., 15 March 1943; launched 12 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Robert H. English; and commissioned 16 October 1943, Lt. Comdr. Albert Raborn in command.
... from Key West and two tours of duty in the Mediterranean. On her first special cruise she operated off Norfolk, 24 April–20 May 1954, participating in anti-submarine development exercises.
Picuda received six battle stars for World War II service.
[Taken from the entry on Picuda in the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.]
See moreExtent
5 logbooks
Language
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Logs are arranged alphabetically.
Repository Details
Part of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Data Library and Archives Repository