USS Bluefish (SSN-675)

• Namesake: USS Bluefish (SSN-675) was named after the bluefish, a predatory fish found in the Atlantic Ocean. She was the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. • Sturgeon-class Submarine: Bluefish was a Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, a class known for its versatility and cold war service. • Commissioning: Bluefish was commissioned on 8 February 1971, with Commander Donald M. Olson in command. • Builder: She was constructed by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut. • Cold War Service: Bluefish played a crucial role in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations and intelligence gathering during the Cold War, often operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. • Special Missions: Much of Bluefish's operations remain classified, but she reportedly participated in several special reconnaissance and surveillance missions. • Homeport: Her homeport was primarily in New London, Connecticut, which is a major base for U.S. Navy submarines. • Overhaul and Upgrades: In the late 1970s and 1980s, Bluefish underwent significant overhauls and upgrades, including improvements to her sonar and fire control systems. • Decommissioning: After more than 22 years of service, Bluefish was decommissioned on 23 May 1996 and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register. • Recycling: The submarine entered the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program in Bremerton, Washington, and was scrapped in 2003.