Groton in WW2 History | World War II Database

25 Oct 1922

United States

USS S-35 was decommissioned from service at Groton, Connecticut, United States for engine enhancement work by the Electric Boat Company. ww2dbase [S-35 | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

4 May 1923

Photo(s) dated 4 May 1923

S-21, S-23, and S-26 at Groton, Connecticut, United States, 4 May 1923

25 Jul 1923

Photo(s) dated 25 Jul 1923

S-25 on a temporary wooden platform, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 5 Jul 1923

2 Jan 1924

Photo(s) dated 2 Jan 1924

USS S-27, USS S-46, and USS S-29 at the Submarine Base, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 2 Jan 1924

22 Jan 1924

United States

USS S-27 was commissioned into service at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-27 | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

8 Apr 1924

Photo(s) dated 8 Apr 1924

S-18, S-47, and S-44 at Groton, Connecticut, United States, 8 Apr 1924

20 May 1935

Photo(s) dated 20 May 1935

Shark nearly ready for launching at the Electric Boat Company shipyard, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 20 May 1935

21 May 1935

Photo(s) dated 21 May 1935

Shark immediately after launching at the Electric Boat Company shipyard, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 21 May 1935

6 Jun 1935

United States

The keel of submarine Permit was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Permit | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

22 Jul 1936

United States

The keel of submarine Skipjack was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Skipjack | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

4 Oct 1936

Photo(s) dated 4 Oct 1936

View of submarine Permit with fore poppet, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 4 Oct 1936

5 Oct 1936

United States

Submarine Permit was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of Harold G. Bowen. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Permit | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 5 Oct 1936

Launching of submarine Permit, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 1215 hours on 5 Oct 1936

12 Jun 1937

Photo(s) dated 12 Jun 1937

Salmon ready for launching at the Electric Boat Company shipyard, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 12 Jun 1937

23 Oct 1937

United States

Submarine Skipjack was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Miss Frances Cuthbert Van Keuren. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Skipjack | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

30 Jun 1938

Photo(s) dated 30 Jun 1938

Skipjack running up Thames River after departing the Electric Boat Company shipyard at Groton, Connecticut, United States to go to the Naval Submarine Base for commissioning ceremonies, 30 Jun 1938

1 Mar 1939

United States

The keel of submarine Tautog was laid down at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Tautog | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

27 Dec 1939

Photo(s) dated 27 Dec 1939

Electric Boat Company workers laying the keel of future submarine Gar, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 1000 hours on 27 Dec 1939

1 Apr 1940

Photo(s) dated 1 Apr 1940

Submarine Gar under construction, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 1 Apr 1940, photo 1 of 2; topside bow view looking aft

Submarine Gar under construction, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 1 Apr 1940, photo 2 of 2; topside stern view looking forward

3 Apr 1940

United States

The keel of submarine Grayback was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Grayback | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

27 Jun 1940

Photo(s) dated 27 Jun 1940

Submarine Gar under construction, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 27 Jun 1940; topside view looking aft

28 Sep 1940

Photo(s) dated 28 Sep 1940

Submarine Gar under construction, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 28 Sep 1940, photo 1 of 2; topside stern view looking forward

Submarine Gar under construction, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 28 Sep 1940, photo 2 of 2; topside bow view looking aft

7 Nov 1940

Photo(s) dated 7 Nov 1940

Submarine Gar in her cradle on launch day, showing her stern section, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 7 Nov 1940

Submarine Gar decorated for launching, showing her bow section, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 7 Nov 1940

Launching of submarine Gar, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 7 Nov 1940

10 Dec 1940

United States

USS R-1 departed Groton, Connecticut, United States with Submarine Squadron 3 of Submarine Division 42. ww2dbase [R-1 | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

31 Jan 1941

United States

Submarine Grayback was launched in Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of Rear Admiral Wilson Brown, who was the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Grayback | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 31 Jan 1941

Launch of submarine Grayback, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 31 Jan 1941

10 Feb 1941

United States

Submarine Growler was laid down at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Growler | Groton, Connecticut | DS]

21 Jul 1941

United States

The keel of submarine Gunnel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Gunnel | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

22 Nov 1941

United States

Submarine Growler was launched at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Growler | Groton, Connecticut | DS]

Photo(s) dated 22 Nov 1941

Submarine Growler being launched at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 22 Nov 1941.

Growler sponsor Mrs. Lucile L. Ghormley, wife of Vice-Admiral Robert L. Ghormley, and Rear Admiral Charles A. Dunn at the christening and launching of the submarine Growler, Groton, Connecticut, 22 Nov 1941.

Tug boats towing the submarine Growler to the fitting out piers after being launched at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 22 Nov 1941.

1 Dec 1941

United States

The keel of submarine Harder was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Harder | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

30 Dec 1941

Photo(s) dated 30 Dec 1941

Submarine Growler at the fitting out piers at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 30 Dec 1941. Note Growler’s extended mine cutting gear above the suspended wooden planks.

2 Jan 1942

United States

Submarine Hoe was laid down by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Hoe | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

20 Mar 1942

United States

Submarine USS Growler was commissioned at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Growler | Groton, Connecticut | DS]

17 May 1942

United States

Submarine Gunnel was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of US Navy Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks Ben Morell. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Gunnel | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

5 Jun 1942

United States

The keel of submarine Bluefish was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Bluefish | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

22 Jul 1942

United States

The keel of submarine USS Dace was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Dace | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

19 Aug 1942

United States

Submarine Harder was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Miss Helen M. Shaforth. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Harder | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 19 Aug 1942

Electric Boat workers preparing submarine Harder for launching, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 19 Aug 1942

24 Aug 1942

United States

The keel of submarine Cero was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Cero | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

27 Aug 1942

United States

The keel of submarine Dorado was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Dorado | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 27 Aug 1942

Laying the keel of submarine Dorado, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 27 Aug 1942

21 Sep 1942

United States

The keel of the future US Navy submarine Corvina was laid down at the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Corvina | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

30 Oct 1942

United States

The keel of submarine Flier was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Flier | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

5 Jan 1943

United States

The keel of submarine Gabilan was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Gabilan | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

21 Feb 1943

United States

Submarine Bluefish was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of Robert Y. Menzie. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Bluefish | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 21 Feb 1943

Launching of submarine Bluefish, Croton, Connecticut, United States, 21 Feb 1943

Submarine Bluefish shortly after launching, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 21 Feb 1943

7 Mar 1943

Photo(s) dated 7 Mar 1943

Submarines Bonefish, Cod, Cero, and Corvina under construction at the Electric Boat Co. yard, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 7 Mar 1943

9 Mar 1943

Photo(s) dated 9 Mar 1943

Launching of USS Corvina at the Electric Boat Company yard, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 9 Mar 1943

25 Mar 1943

United States

The keel of submarine Barbero was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Barbero | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

4 Apr 1943

United States

Submarine Cero was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Mrs. D. E. Barbey. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Cero | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 4 Apr 1943

Launching of submarine Cero, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 4 Apr 1943

9 May 1943

United States

USS Corvina was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Mrs. R. W. Christie. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Corvina | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

13 May 1943

United States

The keel of Bergall was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Bergall | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

23 May 1943

United States

Submarine Dorado was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of Ezra G. Allen. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Dorado | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 23 May 1943

Future commander of Dorado Earle C. Schneider at the launching ceremony with his son Earle V.

Launching of submarine Dorado, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 23 May 1943

24 Jun 1943

United States

Submarine Caiman was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Caiman | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

11 Jul 1943

United States

Submarine Flier was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States. sponsored by the wife of A. S. Pierce. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Flier | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

12 Aug 1943

United States

The keel of submarine Boarfish was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Boarfish | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

26 Aug 1943

United States

The keel of submarine Charr was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Charr | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

16 Sep 1943

United States

The keel of submarine Chub was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Chub | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

18 Sep 1943

United States

USS Corvina departed Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Corvina | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

19 Sep 1943

United States

Submarine Gabilan was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of Rear Admiral Jules James. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Gabilan | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 19 Sep 1943

Launching of USS Gabilan, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 19 Sep 1943

23 Sep 1943

United States

The keel of submarine Brill was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Brill | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

2 Dec 1943

United States

The keel of submarine Capitaine was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Capitaine | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

12 Dec 1943

United States

Submarine Barbero was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Mrs. Katherine R. Keating. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Barbero | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 12 Dec 1943

Launching of submarine Barbero, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 12 Dec 1943

2 Jan 1944

United States

Submarine Baya was launched by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of US Navy Lieutenant Commander C. C. Kirkpatrick. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Baya | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 2 Jan 1944

Launching of submarine Baya, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 2 Jan 1944

16 Feb 1944

United States

Bergall was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Mrs. J. A. Elkins. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Bergall | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

12 Mar 1944

United States

Submarine Blackfin was launched by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of US Navy Rear Admiral Charles A. Lockwood. ww2dbase [Blackfin | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

30 Mar 1944

Photo(s) dated 30 Mar 1944

Launching of submarine Caiman, Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 30 Mar 1944

2 Apr 1944

Photo(s) dated 2 Apr 1944

Submarines Blenny (background) and Cochino (foreground) under construction at the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States, early Apr 1944

9 Apr 1944

United States

Submarine Blenny was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored Florence King, daughter of Admiral Ernest King. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Blenny | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

21 May 1944

United States

Submarine Boarfish was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Miss Barbara Walsh, daughter of Senator Arthur Walsh of the US state of New Jersey. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Boarfish | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

18 Jun 1944

United States

Submarine Chub was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Mrs. T. A. Risch. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Chub | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

25 Jun 1944

United States

Submarine Brill was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by the wife of Rear Admiral Francis Low. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Brill | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

2 Jul 1944

Photo(s) dated 2 Jul 1944

Launching ceremony of submarine Bugara, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 2 Jul 1944

1 Oct 1944

United States

Submarine Capitaine was launched at Groton, Connecticut, United States, sponsored by Mrs. J. A. Rondomanski. ww2dbase [Electric Boat Company | Capitaine | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

29 Jun 1945

United States

USS R-1 arrived at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [R-1 | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

7 Jul 1945

United States

USS R-1 departed Groton, Connecticut, United States for the Fleet Sonar School at Key West, Florida, United States. ww2dbase [R-1 | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

27 Jun 1976

United States

Submarine Croaker was designated as a museum ship at Groton, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Croaker | Groton, Connecticut | CPC]

Timeline Section Founder: Thomas Houlihan
Contributors: Alan Chanter, C. Peter Chen, Thomas Houlihan, Hugh Martyr, David Stubblebine
Special Thanks: Rory Curtis

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