Squadron Nostalgia LLC USS Lapon SSN-661 Submarine Model, US Navy, Scale Model, Mahogany, Sturgeon Class

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Specification
AgeRangeDescription : Adult
Brand : Squadron Nostalgia LLC
BulletPoint1 : Handcrafted Kiln Dried Mahogany Model
BulletPoint2 : US Veteran Owned Small Business
BulletPoint3 : Large Scale Model
BulletPoint4 : Heirloom Piece
BulletPoint5 : 20 inch Model
CareInstructions : Wipe Clean
Color : Black
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IncludedComponents : Brass
ItemName : Squadron Nostalgia LLC USS Lapon SSN-661 Submarine Model, US Navy, Scale Model, Mahogany, Sturgeon Class
ItemPackageDimensions_Height : 15 centimeters
ItemPackageDimensions_Length : 8 centimeters
ItemPackageDimensions_Width : 5 centimeters
ItemPackageQuantity : 1
ItemShape : Round
ItemTypeKeyword : collectible-vehicles
Language1 : german
Language2 : german
Manufacturer : Squadron Nostalgia LLC
Material : Wood
ModelName : Sturgeon Class
ModelNumber : a1600
NumberOfItems : 1
NumberOfPieces : 1
OccasionType : Eid
OccasionType1 : Birthday
OccasionType2 : Eid al-Fitr
PartNumber : 840231540438
ProductDescription : USS Lapon SSN-661 Submarine Model

Dive again with your shipmates in this USS Lapon SSN-661 Submarine Model. Each piece is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll love.

Length – 20 inches

USS Lapon (SSN-661), a Sturgeon-class attack submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the lapon, a scorpionfish of the Pacific coast of North America.

Construction and commissioning
The contract to build Lapon was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia, on 24 October 1963 and her keel was laid down there on 26 July 1965. She was launched on 16 December 1966, sponsored by Mrs. Charles D. Griffin, wife of Admiral Charles D. Griffin (1906–1996), and commissioned on 14 December 1967, with Commander Chester M. “Whitey” Mack in command.

Service history
Upon commissioning, Lapon reported to Commander, Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet for duty, with her home port at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. The Lapon’s crew successfully passed an Operational Readiness Review in early 1968 after completing training programs in SuBaseNLon. In the spring Lapon deployed on a SpecOp for which it received its first MUC. In late summer Lapon returned to NNS&DD Co for post shakedown availability. In 1969, Lapon participated in a training exercise before CNO, CinCLant and ComSubLant to demonstrate the feasibility of trailing another submarine. Following that exercise Lapon deployed on a second SpecOp and received a second MUC. Later in 1969, while under the command of Commander Chester “Whitey” Mack, Lapon successfully tailed a Soviet Navy Yankee class ballistic missile submarine for a period of forty-seven days. Lapon followed the Yankee for the Yankee’s entire deterrent patrol and only broke contact when the Soviet submarine turned to go home. Lapon was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for the f
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Seasons : All Seasons
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TargetAudienceKeyword2 : men
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