USS Blueback (SS-581) is a Barbel -class submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1990, and subsequently was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science …

Join a fascinating, 45-minute tour of the U.S. Navy’s last active duty diesel-electric submarine. Limited to only 12 guests per tour, you’ll have a unique opportunity to explore this 219-foot …

The second Blueback (SS-581) was launched 16 May 1959 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula, Miss.; sponsored by Mrs. Kenmore McManes, wife of Rear Admiral McManes.

Apr 19, 2025 · In addition to the featured exhibit (s), the museum also features the decommissioned U.S. Navy Barbel-class submarine, USS Blueback (SS-581). The museum …

The Blueback was the last nonnuclear-powered submarine built by the U.S. Navy, commissioned in 1959. A trim 219 feet long, she displaced less than 2,700 tons fully submerged.

View the Blueback (SS-581) DANFS history entry located on the Haze Gray & Underway Web Site.

USS Blueback (SS-581) is a decommissioned Barbel-class submarine formerly in the United States Navy. She was the second Navy submarine to bear the name. Blueback was laid down …

Jun 25, 2015 · In each test, Blueback served as a target ship. On 17 February 1965, Blueback began her second deployment to the Far East. During the cruise, she made port calls at Naha, …

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS BLUEBACK. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.

Blueback herself was in service after some of her newer successors had already been decommissioned. As the only remaining ship of her class and as a physical link to the …