S-51 SS 162
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
- S-48 Class Submarine
- USS S-51 SS-162
Commissioned 24 June 1922
LOST (collision) September 25 1925 with SS CITY OF ROME off Block Island, NY
Raised June 5 1926
Struck from Naval Register January 27 1930
Sold June 23 1930 for scrap
Keel Laid 22 December 1919 - Launched 20 August 1921
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Postmarks
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NO POSTMARKS REPORTED |
DATE FROM
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Note:
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Locy Type F |
1935-09-25 |
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USS ARGONAUT SM-1 remembers the loss of USS S-51 and her crew.
Cachet sponsored by - Traders Stamp Club and Capt. H. G. Sparrow All-Navy Ship V.F.W.
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Locy Type |
1935-09-25 |
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Memoriam Cover on the 10th Anniversary of S-51's sinking.
Cachet by A. G. Schoenberger
Other Information
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