VOLADOR SS 490
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 June 15 1945 - Launched May 21 1948 Converted to a Guppy II type submarine in 1948 Upgraded to a Guppy III type submarine in 1963 Decommissioned August 18 1972 Struck from the Naval Register December 5 1977 Stricken in 1981 Fate unknown |
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Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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USPO |
1949-01-20 |
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Commissioning
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Locy Type |
1965-02-24 |
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Ship's mail. Add-on cachet by Alton (Budd) M. Arrington
Other Information
VOLADOR earned three campaign stars for her service during the Vietnam War.
NAMESAKE - One of several varieties of flying or sailing fishes named for a Spanish term meaning flying.
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