STURGEON SSN 637
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 10 August 1963 - Launched 26 February 1966 |
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- USS Sturgeon SSN-637 Covers Page 1 (1963-1994)
Postmarks
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NO POSTMARKS REPORTED - NO POSTAL FACILITIES ABOARD
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USPO Duplex |
1963-08-10 |
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Keel Laying. Cachet by Morris W. Beck
Other Information
USS STURGEON earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (2 awards) and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - A large, bony-plated fish with an elongated body. It is found in both fresh and salt water, especially in the North Temperate Zone, and is an important source of caviar and isinglass.
Three ships of the US Navy have borne the name STURGEON - USS Sturgeon SS-25, USS Sturgeon SS-187 and USS Sturgeon SSN-637.
One cutter of the US Coast Guard has borne the name STURGEON - USCGC Sturgeon WPB-87336
The ships sponsor was Mrs. Everett Dirksen, the wife of United States Senator Everett Dirksen (1896-1969) of Illinois.
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