USS Thresher Memorial, at USS Albacore Museum

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USS Thresher Memorial, at USS Albacore Museum

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USS Albacore

USS Albacore is located at the Port of Portsmouth Maritime Museum and Albacore Park, 600 Market Street, Portsmouth. She is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

USS Albacore (AGSS-569) was a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of the teardrop hull form (sometimes referred to as an "Albacore hull") of modern submarines. The revolutionary design was derived from extensive hydrodynamic and wind tunnel testing, with an emphasis on underwater speed and maneuverability. She was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the albacore, a small tuna found in temperate seas throughout the world.

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Inside the USS Albacore, Sperry Gyro Compass

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