Submarine Squadron 17
Encyclopedia
Submarine Squadron 17 is a squadron of submarine
s of the United States Navy
based Bangor, Washington under the command of Captain David S. Ratte. The submarines that make up SUBRON 17 include:
Submarine
A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability...
s of the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
based Bangor, Washington under the command of Captain David S. Ratte. The submarines that make up SUBRON 17 include:
See also
- History of the United States NavyHistory of the United States NavyThe history of the United States Navy divides into two major periods: the "Old Navy", a small but respected force of sailing ships that was also notable for innovation in the use of ironclads during the American Civil War, and the "New Navy", the result of a modernization effort that began in the...
External links
- http://www.css17.navy.mil/ Official webpage.