SS X-1

History
United States
NameUSS X-1
BuilderFairchild Aircraft, East Farmingdale Long Island, New York
Laid down8 June 1954
Launched7 September 1955
Commissioned(never commissioned)
In service7 October 1955
Out of service2 December 1957
In serviceDecember 1960
Out of service16 February 1973
FateMuseum ship
General characteristics
TypeMidget submarine
Displacement
  • 36.3 long tons (37 t) submerged
  • 31.5 long tons (32 t) surfaced
Length49 ft 6 in (15.09 m)
Beam7 ft (2.1 m)
Draft6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Propulsion
Complement10
ArmamentNone

X-1 (or SS X-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.

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