USS Whale (SSN638)

USS **Whale (SSN-638)** was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1968. Designed for both anti-submarine and anti-surface ship warfare, she played a significant role during the Cold War, participating in vital surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions. Whale completed numerous deployments, including operations in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, and was recognized for her operational excellence. After nearly three decades of service, USS Whale was decommissioned in 1996 and later scrapped through the Navy’s Ship-Submarine Recycling Program.