USS Skipjack

P44328 USS SKIPJACK Fastest and most maneuverable ship in the Under- water Navy, the nuclear-powered Skipjack holds the all-time speed record for submarines. Because of this tremendous speed and ability to maneuver, newsmen and Navy officials have likened operating the Skipjack to piloting an airplane. The 252- foot, 2,830-ton ship built by General Dynamics. Corporation's Electric Boat Division in 5 3 Groton, Conn., and joined the Navy on April 15, 1959. Skipjack was the first submarine to have diving planes mounted on her sail. was Distributed by The New London News Co., New London, Conn. by COLOURPICTURE PUBLISHERS, INC., Boston Star Fleet Pierrepont St. Brook lyn, New York New York Productions 82 1120) Photo Courtesy of General Dynamics Corp.