USS Hardhead, 1955
Scope and Content Note
The series contains five logbooks for exercises the Hardhead conducted in conjunction with WHOI ships Bear and Atlantis.
Dates
- 1955
Access
Open: materials are available for research.
Historical Note
Hardhead (SS-365) was launched by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., Manitowoc, Wis., 12 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. E. F. McDonald; and commissioned 18 April 1944, Comdr. F. McMaster in command.
She decommissioned 10 May 1946 and entered the reserve fleet at Mare Island. Hardhead was placed in commission in reserve 6 February 1952 and upon her arrival at New London for conversion was placed out of commission. Following her "guppy" conversion, including streamlining, installation of a snorkel breathing apparatus, and larger storage batteries, the submarine recommissioned 24 March 1953. She joined the Atlantic Fleet for training exercises and tactical drills in the years that followed, operating mainly in the Caribbean and off the East Coast of the United States.
[Taken from the entry on the Hardhead in the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.]
Extent
5 logs
Language
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Logbooks are arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Data Library and Archives Repository