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USS Sailfish
Two submarines of the United States Navy have been named USS Sailfish, for the sailfish, a large gamefish inhabiting tropical seas, related to the swordfish, but possessing a large sail-like dorsal fin.
- The first Sailfish (SS-192), a Sargo-class submarine, was launched as Squalus, but sank during her trials. She was raised, recommissioned under her new name, and served through World War II.
- The second Sailfish (SS/SSR-572), the lead ship of her class, was the first submarine built expressly for radar picket service, and served through most of the Cold War.
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