The Most Secret Submarine in the US Navy Fleet?

[rangerrebew]

The Most Secret Submarine in the US Navy Fleet?

Launched in the early 1970s, US Navy submarine USS Parche was initially built as one of many Sturgeon-class attack submarines. But as fate would have it, she would then be transformed into a highly specialized and unique vessel that included tiny retractable ski legs that allowed her to rest over undersea cables. As the years went by, Parche’s missions evolved from ordinary attack submarine operations to secretive covert spy undertakings. Subsequently, she was outfitted with the finest monitoring gear, reconnaissance, and surveillance systems of the time. Still, most of her service details remain unknown, as her main purpose was to serve in top-secret operations, something that she exceeded at. Parche would eventually become the most decorated vessel in the history of the US Navy and would do so without ever firing a single shot in anger…

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-most-secret-submarine-in-the-us-navy-fleet/vi-AA1PMJek?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=6922e71976184fb484d80ff46211eb38&ei=48

[Smokin Joe]

Interesting career.

[PeteS in CA]

Apparently USS Jimmy Carter was commissioned (2005) to take on USS Parche's duty.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

The most remarkable military vessels at sea will undoubtedly morph into the drone world.

They should be incomparable transporters, espionage conduits and stealth missile delivery systems.