USS Dace (SSN-607)

• Sturgeon-class Submarine: USS Dace (SSN-607) was a Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, part of a class known for their improved sonar and quieting features during the Cold War. • Named After a Fish: The submarine was named after the dace, a small freshwater fish, continuing a long U.S. Navy tradition of naming submarines after aquatic creatures. • Second Vessel with the Name: She was the second ship to bear the name USS Dace; the first was a Gato-class submarine (SS-247) that served with distinction in World War II. • Commissioned in 1964: USS Dace was commissioned on April 4, 1964, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. • Cold War Service: The submarine played a significant role in Cold War operations, conducting surveillance, intelligence gathering, and participating in anti-submarine warfare exercises. • Participation in NATO Operations: Throughout her service, USS Dace took part in several joint NATO exercises, strengthening alliances and demonstrating U.S. naval capabilities in the Atlantic. • Home Port: Her home port was primarily New London, Connecticut, a major hub for U.S. submarine operations. • Upgrades and Overhauls: Dace underwent multiple overhauls during her service, including significant technological improvements to her sonar and propulsion systems. • Decommissioned in 1988: After 24 years of service, the submarine was decommissioned on December 2, 1988, and struck from the Naval Vessel Register soon after. • Recycled Under the SRP: The USS Dace was disposed of via the Navy's Ship and Submarine Recycling Program at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, with the process completed in February 1997.