About this Unit
USS Bergall (SSN-667) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on June 13, 1969. Serving during the Cold War, she conducted numerous surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions, as well as anti-submarine warfare exercises, primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Bergall played a critical role in supporting U.S. naval operations and maintaining undersea superiority during her nearly three decades of service. She was decommissioned on June 6, 1996, and later scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.
Historical Facts
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Namesake Legacy: USS Bergall (SSN-667) was named after the bergall, a small fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. It was the second U.S. Navy vessel to bear the name, following the World War II-era submarine USS Bergall (SS-320).
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Sturgeon-class Submarine: The Bergall was a Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, a class known for its improved sonar, speed, and stealth over previous generations.
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Launched during the Cold War: The submarine was launched on February 17, 1968, at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut, amid increasing tensions of the Cold War.
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Operational Service: Commissioned on June 13, 1969, Bergall served for more than 25 years, conducting numerous classified and unclassified missions.
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Under-Ice Operations: The submarine was known to operate under the Arctic ice, a challenging and dangerous environment that tested the vessel's endurance and crew skill.
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Homeport and Deployments: USS Bergall was primarily homeported in Groton, Connecticut, but also operated out of Charleston, South Carolina, participating in both Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments.
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Reactor Refueling: In the mid-1980s, Bergall underwent an extensive overhaul and nuclear reactor refueling, extending her operational life and updating her systems.
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“Super Bergall” Nickname: Due to her extended hull and advanced features, she was sometimes affectionately called "Super Bergall" by her crew.
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Decommissioning: USS Bergall was decommissioned on June 6, 1996, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, after nearly three decades of service.
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Reunion and Legacy: The submarine’s legacy is maintained by a dedicated group of former crew members who organize reunions and maintain a website with stories and memorabilia, preserving the memory of their service aboard the Bergall.
