X-1 served in a research capacity in rigorous and extensive tests to assist the Navy to evaluate its ability to defend harbors against very small submarines. Further tests conducted with the X-1 helped to determine the offensive capabilities and limitations of this type of submersible.[2]
X-1 was originally powered by a hydrogen peroxide/diesel engine and battery system, but an explosion of her hydrogen peroxide supply on 20 May 1957 resulted in the craft's modification to accept a diesel-electric drive.[3] On 2 December 1957, X-1 was taken out of service and deactivated at Philadelphia.[3]
Towed to Annapolis, Maryland, in December 1960, X-1 was reactivated and attached to Submarine Squadron 6 and based at the Small Craft Facility of the Severn River Command for experimental duties in Chesapeake Bay. In tests conducted under the auspices of the Naval Research Laboratory, X-1 performed for scientists who observed her operations from a platform suspended beneath the Bay Bridge, to learn more about the properties and actions of sea water.
Having been in active service through January 1973, X-1 was again taken out of service on 16 February 1973. On 26 April 1973, she was transferred to the Naval Ship Research and Development Center, Annapolis. On 9 July 1974, she was slated for use as a historical exhibit. She was later displayed on the grounds of the Naval Station complex, North Severn, near Annapolis. In 2001, X-1 was transferred to the Submarine Force Museum, in Groton, Connecticut, where she is on display before the main exhibit building.
^. Historic Naval Ships Association. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
^"Navy Tests First Midget Submarine As Close In Weapon. Popular Mechanics, February 1956, p. 124, bottom of page.
^ abParken, Oliver (26 April 2023). "The Navy Procured This Midget Submarine For Coastal Defense During The Cold War". The Drive. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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united, states, navy, midget, submarine, designed, under, project, laid, down, june, 1954, deer, park, long, island, york, engine, division, fairchild, engine, airplane, corporation, launched, september, 1955, oyster, long, island, jakobson, shipyard, delivere. X 1 or SS X 1 1 was a United States Navy Midget Submarine designed under project SCB 65 Laid down on 8 June 1954 at Deer Park Long Island New York by the Engine Division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation Launched on 7 September 1955 at Oyster Bay Long Island by Jakobson Shipyard Delivered to the Navy on 6 October at New London Connecticut and placed in service on 7 October 1955 with Lieutenant Kevin Hanlon in command HistoryUnited StatesNameUSS X 1BuilderFairchild Aircraft East Farmingdale Long Island New YorkLaid down8 June 1954Launched7 September 1955Commissioned never commissioned In service7 October 1955Out of service2 December 1957In serviceDecember 1960Out of service16 February 1973FateMuseum shipGeneral characteristicsTypeMidget submarineDisplacement36 3 long tons 37 t submerged 31 5 long tons 32 t surfacedLength49 ft 6 in 15 09 m Beam7 ft 2 1 m Draft6 ft 2 in 1 88 m PropulsionHydrogen peroxide diesel engine and battery system Converted to diesel electric drive after May 1957Complement10ArmamentNone Contents 1 Service history 2 Toy Version 3 References 4 External linksService history editX 1 served in a research capacity in rigorous and extensive tests to assist the Navy to evaluate its ability to defend harbors against very small submarines Further tests conducted with the X 1 helped to determine the offensive capabilities and limitations of this type of submersible 2 X 1 was originally powered by a hydrogen peroxide diesel engine and battery system but an explosion of her hydrogen peroxide supply on 20 May 1957 resulted in the craft s modification to accept a diesel electric drive 3 On 2 December 1957 X 1 was taken out of service and deactivated at Philadelphia 3 Towed to Annapolis Maryland in December 1960 X 1 was reactivated and attached to Submarine Squadron 6 and based at the Small Craft Facility of the Severn River Command for experimental duties in Chesapeake Bay In tests conducted under the auspices of the Naval Research Laboratory X 1 performed for scientists who observed her operations from a platform suspended beneath the Bay Bridge to learn more about the properties and actions of sea water Having been in active service through January 1973 X 1 was again taken out of service on 16 February 1973 On 26 April 1973 she was transferred to the Naval Ship Research and Development Center Annapolis On 9 July 1974 she was slated for use as a historical exhibit She was later displayed on the grounds of the Naval Station complex North Severn near Annapolis In 2001 X 1 was transferred to the Submarine Force Museum in Groton Connecticut where she is on display before the main exhibit building nbsp X 1 Midget Submarine on display at the Submarine Force Library and Museum nbsp The stern section of X 1Toy Version editThe Lionel 3330 Commando submarine is based on the X 1 s design LIONEL TRAINS 3330References editThis article incorporates text from the public domainDictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships The entry can be found here SS X 1 Historic Naval Ships Association Archived from the original on 18 August 2013 Retrieved 24 February 2014 Navy Tests First Midget Submarine As Close In Weapon Popular Mechanics February 1956 p 124 bottom of page a b Parken Oliver 26 April 2023 The Navy Procured This Midget Submarine For Coastal Defense During The Cold War The Drive Retrieved 30 April 2023 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to X 1 submarine 1955 Submarine Force Museum SS X 1 at Historic Naval Ships Association41 23 15 N 72 05 14 W 41 387616 N 72 087323 W 41 387616 72 087323 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title SS X 1 amp oldid 1161565767, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
