SEA DEVIL AGSS 400
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.
Keel Laid 18 November 1943 - Launched 28 February 1944 Recommissioned 2 March 1951 - Decommissioned 19 February 1954 Recommissioned 17 August 1957 Decommissioned 17 February 1964 Struck from Naval Register 1 April 1964 Sunk by USS VOLADOR SS-490 (weapons test) 24 November 1964 |
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- USS Sea Devil SS-400 Covers Page 1 (1944-1957)
Postmarks
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1st Commissioning 24 May 1944 to 10 September 1948
USS SEA DEVIL had no postal facilities onboard.
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Locy Type 2z |
1944-10-10 |
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Note:
3rd Commissioning 17 August 1957 to Redesignation 1 July 1960
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USPO Slogan |
1957-08-17 |
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From the Bill Lowe collection.
Other Information
USS SEA DEVIL earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 5 battle stars and the World War II Victory Medal during her Naval Service.
NAMESAKE - Manta birostria, the largest of all rays, noted for power and endurance.
The ships sponsor was Mrs. Sherman K. Kennedy.
Two submarines of the US Navy have borne the name SEA DEVIL - USS Sea Devil AGSS-400 and USS Sea Devil SSN-664.
One cutter of the US Coast Guard bares the name SEA DEVIL - USCGC Sea Devil WPB-87368
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