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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Model of USS DOLPHIN AGSS-555


This is a model of AGSS-555 and it's spot on. I cannot find one photo showing "Dolphin's" port side as clearly as this. It's always taken from the Starboard side. Here you can see the ladder rungs on the portside. On the bridge shows the railing and bench for watch standers. In the rear/aft end (right side) you can see a white round "surface" radar.




On the forward (left) side of the bridge you can see "DOLPHIN's" own unique sonar equimpment. This picture was provided by http://www.fxmodels.com/agss-555.shtml


FX Models 111 Seymour Road Terryville, CT 06786


The bridge shows the following:

forward(left side) sonar components

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

USS DOLPHIN transiting under the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco,CA. Date unknown.


The USS DOLPHIN is heading out to the open waters of the Pacific. It is coming from the direction of "Mare Island Naval Shipyard" in Vallejo, CA
http://www.vallejomuseum.org/shipyard.htm This is a really great picture of how USS DOLPHIN AGSS-555 looks while at sea. Notice the diesel smoke coming from the back.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Proposed new home for "USS DOLPHIN"






It has been proposed by San Diego Maritime Museum that the "port" side of the "Berkeley" will berth "USS DOLPHIN AGSS 555". This water front is on Harbor Drive in San Diego, CA. Nearby is the famous "Star of India". Will keep everyone up to date on the final decision of the its museum berthing spot.

Monday, February 02, 2009

A beautiful picture from the past. "Coming in the Channel!"

This is a great picture of USS DOLPHIN AGSS-555. It has to be between 1999 and 2003 due to it's topside.