Monday, March 17, 2014, 12:40 PM
Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
Today in U.S. Naval History - March 17
1898 - USS Holland, first practical submarine, launched
1942 - United States Naval Forces Europe established to plan joint operations with British
1958 - Navy Vanguard rocket launches 3.25 pound sphere from Cape Canaveral
1959 - USS Skate (SSN-578) surfaces at North Pole
For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.
1898 - USS Holland, first practical submarine, launched
1942 - United States Naval Forces Europe established to plan joint operations with British
1958 - Navy Vanguard rocket launches 3.25 pound sphere from Cape Canaveral
1959 - USS Skate (SSN-578) surfaces at North Pole
For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.