USS SARGO   USS Sargo (SSN 583)

Launching - 10 Oct 1957
Sponsor - Mrs. Frank T. Watkins

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"The submarine SARGO which is being launched today is the first nuclear-powered submarine built on the West Coast. The SARGO is also the fifth nuclear-powered submarine in the history of the United States Navy and will be propelled by a water-cooled reactor similar to that pioneered in USS NAUTILUS. This type of propulsion will result in increased underwater speed and a submerged endurance limited only by human frailties."
from Launching Program (courtesy Frank Munroe)

Thanks to www.navsource.org and Darryl L. Baker for use of these photos and descriptions

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  The USS Sargo (SSN 583) is ready for her launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 10 Oct 1957.

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-36929-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  Stern view of USS SARGO (SSN 583) on the building ways on her launch day at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 10 Oct 1957.

U.S. Navy Photo #36979-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  The USS Sargo (SSN 583) is dressed for her launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 10 Oct 1957.

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-36978-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  The Christening Party arrives for the christening of the USS SARGO (SSN 583) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 10 Oct 1957. The party is (from left to right) VADM F.T. Watkins, USN, Commander Anti-Submarine Defense Force, Mrs. F.T. Watkins (Sponsor) and Mrs. F.T. Watkins Jr. (Matron of Honor).

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-36985-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  Mrs. F.T. Watkins (Sponsor) christens the USS SARGO (SSN 583) on 10 Oct 1957 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-36995-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  View of the christening of USS SARGO (SSN 583) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 10 Oct 1957.

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-36997-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  Christening bottle and case for the USS SARGO (SSN 583).

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-37015-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  Ticket for USS Sargo (SSN 583) launching at Mare Island on 10 Oct 1957

Photo Courtesy Richard & Alice Bloom

 

  The USS Sargo (SSN 583) is waterborne after her launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 10 Oct 1957.

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-36999-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

  The USS Sargo (SSN 583) is waterborne after her launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 10 Oct 1957.

U.S. Navy Photo #NY9-36701-10-57
Courtesy Darryl L. Baker

 

Launching of USS SARGO (SSN 583)
Photo Courtesy Mike Hacking

Launching Program
Program Courtesy Frank Munroe 		Mrs. Frank T. Watkins
Courtesy Sargo Association 		MINSY Launching Schedule
Courtesy Sargo Association 		Newspaper Article
Courtesy Sargo Association