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US submarines were named after fish and sea creatures, the letter starting with the same letter as the class name, for example: Salmon Class, USS Skipjack, Tambor Class, USS Thresher.
There are no known submarines named Juliet. However, the name Juliet is used by NATO to identify a class of Soviet submarines that are no longer in operation. It was a diesel-electric submarine capable of launching cruise missiles. Most American World War II submarines were named after species of fish. Most early nuclear-powered submarines were named after World War II submarines. The first generation of nuclear-powered ballistic submarines were named after famous Americans. Most Los Ageles-class fast attack submarines are named after U.S. cities, with the exception of the USS Hyman G. Rickover. Most Ohio-class guided missle and ballistic missile submarines are named after U.S. states, with the USS Henry M. Jackson being the exception. The Virginia-class fast attack submarines are mostly named after U.S. states. The lone exception as of January 2011 is the John Warner, which is expected to be delivered in 2015.
It depends on the type of submarine. Fast-Attack submarines are normally named after fish or previous submarines; Ballistic Missile submarines were originally named for famous Americans in history, though today they are named for States of the Union. This is done in no small part to foster good will and political support. Some attack submarines are also named for famous politicians who have been more than kind to the Navy over their years of service in Congress or the White House, and the USS Hyman G. Rickover is named for Admiral Rickover, "Father of the Nuclear Navy".
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Take it from someone who has seen the American, British and Russian submarines in action -- the American's have the quietest submarines. The US says they do. The Russians (former USSR) say they do. The British say they do. Bottom line: It all depends upon who you ask.
Most American World War II submarines were named after species of fish. Most early nuclear-powered submarines were named after World War II submarines. For example the submarine USS Tunny in World War II was designated SS-282. The nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Tunny was designated SSN-682. The first generation of nuclear-powered ballistic submarines were named after famous Americans. Most Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines are named after U.S. cities, with the exception of the USS Hyman G. Rickover. Most Ohio-class guided missle and ballistic missile submarines are named after U.S. states, with the USS Henry M. Jackson being the exception. The Virginia-class fast attack submarines are mostly named after U.S. states. The lone exception as of January 2011 is the John Warner, which is expected to be delivered in 2015. In the USN they are generally code-named after Fish or other marine life- for example USS Whale ( SSN-638) USS Nautilus ( SSN-57l- first Nuclear sub) USS Ling ( SS-297) there are were several Sharks, and different types of sharks-both the Squalus ( latin for Shark) and Thresher ( a type of Shark with a large tail) were involved in fatal accidents the latter being an all-hands disaster, the first Nuclear sub involved in a fatal accident. The Navy isn't ignorant of politics either; the John Warner and other submarines and ships named after key individuals in the Navy and the Government were typically supportive of the Navy and military in general while serving on Congressional Armed Services Committees.
Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. However, it was named, "Pete's Super Submarines."
Revolutionary War 1776.
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American submarines sank Japanese merchant ships.
During WWII, US subs were named after fish.
American, David Bushnell, 1776, the TURTLE; piloted by Sgt. Lee, American Continental Army.
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