Historic Naval Ships Visitors Guide

HNSA Crest with photos of visitors at the ships.

USS GROWLER (SSG-577)

USS Growler under tow Dec 2006

Class: Grayback/Regulus II Submarine
Launched: April 5, 1958
At: Portsmouth Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Commissioned: August 30, 1958

Length: 317 feet, 7 inches
Beam: 27 feet, 2 inches
Draft: 19 feet (surface trim)
Displacement: 2,768 tons (surfaced)
Armament: Regulus I and II missiles

Address:
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
Pier 86
West 46th Street & 12th Avenue
New York, New York 10036-4103
(212) 245-0072
Fax: (212) 245-7289
http://www.wa3key.com/growler.html
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org
Latitude: 40.76511, Longitude: -73.99999
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USS Growler temporarily closed for renovation of her pier and repair of her hull in Nov 2006. She is expected to reopen in Nov 2008.

While under construction as a diesel powered attack submarine, USS Growler was converted to carry nuclear guided missiles of the short-lived Regulus Program. Her career was brief but significant, as she participated in the initial strategic nuclear deterrent patrols made by the United States submarine force. Growler is the sole survivor of the Navy's fleet of pioneering strategic missile diesel powered submarines. As such, she is the only American nuclear missile submarine on display. All of her successors are regulated by treaty.

Destined to be sunk as a target, Growler was saved at the last minute by the Intrepid Museum. She is maintained in her original operational appearance, except for access modifications and air conditioning.