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Ballistic Missile Submarine Profile Drawings by George
E. Bieda
Acclaimed Naval Artist George Bieda has
done profiles of the three classes of retired "Boomers" as well as the
USS Halibut SSGN/SSN 587. As with
the Ohio Class that would eventually replace them, these submarines formed the third leg of the US
strategic nuclear triad. Upon leaving port on patrol, they sank beneath
the waves and only Poseidon--and maybe King Neptune--knew where these Grey
Ladies patrolled.
USS Halibut SSGN 587
USS Halibut SSGN 587 was the
first boat built for the US Navy designed from the keel up as a platform to
carry and launch ballistic missiles. HALIBUT was supposed to
support the Regulus II missile, but just 17 days before she was commissioned,
the program was dropped, so she carried the Regulus I, which was all ready in
service. The initial design of the boat called for diesel-electric
propulsion, but this was changed to nuclear power during construction. The
image on the
right show the HALIBUT with a Regulus I missile on its launching ramp, ready to go.
This is as the boat appeard from commissioning in 1960 until conversion to
attack submarine configuration late in 1975. When placing your order, be
sure to give us your "Years Served Aboard" information, and we will configure
the boat correctly. Click on the thumbnail for a larger view, then click
your browser's BACK button to return here.
We carry all the hull numbers in each class. Click on this
sample thumbnail image of the
USS George Washington (SSBN-598) for a larger view. Then click on your browser's BACK
button to return here. All the boomer profiles will be very similar to
this print. And remember, satisfaction is guaranteed.
When ordering, don't forget to select your specific
boat, print size, and framing options!
The
Ethan Allen Class subs were larger then their predecessors, and could dive
nearly twice as deep. They were equipped with 16 tubes for launching fleet
ballistic missiles. Most of these boats were converted to attack
submarines before their retirement. The lead boat in the class in shown on
the right as she appeared in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Click on
the thumbnail for a larger image, then click BACK to return here.
Shown
here is the USS Von Steuben (SSBN-632). Click on the
thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button
to return here. Be sure to select a specific boat and print options when
ordering!
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