ETHAN ALLEN SSN 608

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.

Ethan Allen Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Keel Laid September 14 1959 - Launched November 22 1960 USS ETHAN ALLEN SSBN-608 Commissioned August 8 1961 USS ETHAN ALLEN SSN-608 Redesignated Attack Submarine (SSN) September 1 1980 Decommissioned March 31 1983 Struck from Naval Register April 2 1983 Disposed of through NPSSRP July 30 1999

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1    (1981-83)

 

Postmarks

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USPO Machine Newport, R.I.

1961-09-15

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Locy Type 2(n+) USS HUNLEY AS-31

1963-04-30 to 1963-04-30

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Other Information

NAMESAKE - Ethan Allen (January 10 1737 or 1738 - February 12 1789)
Allen is known chiefly for his leading role in securing the recognition of Vermont as a separate State. He served in the French and Indian War; organized and led the "Green Mountain Boys" in the controversy between New Hampshire and New York over the settlement of the area now Vermont; and in concert with a Massachusetts force commanded by Benedict Arnold took Fort Ticonderoga without bloodshed May 10 1775. He died in Burlington, Vermont, February 12 1789

 

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