USS Dace (SSN-607)

USS Dace (SSN-607) was a Permit-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on April 4, 1964. Throughout her service during the Cold War, she played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare exercises, intelligence-gathering missions, and fleet operations, often operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters. Dace participated in several important NATO exercises and underwent periodic overhauls to maintain her technological edge. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned on December 2, 1988, and later scrapped, leaving a legacy of stealth and operational excellence.