New London in WW2 History | World War II Database

4 Dec 1919

United States

USS R-1 departed New London, Connecticut, United States for Norfolk, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [R-1 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

18 May 1920

United States

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

13 Sep 1920

United States

USS R-1 departed New London, Connecticut, United States for overhaul at Norfolk, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [R-1 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

4 Oct 1922

United States

USS S-31 was decommissioned from service while receiving engine alterations at the Electric Boat Company yards in New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-31 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

7 May 1923

United States

USS S-35 was recommissioned into service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-35 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

9 Feb 1931

United States

USS R-5 arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [R-5 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]
USS R-14 arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [R-14 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

25 Mar 1939

United States

USS S-26 arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-26 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

10 Apr 1939

United States

USS Skipjack arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Skipjack | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

15 Apr 1939

United States

USS S-26 entered a period of partial duty while at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-26 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

23 Aug 1939

United States

USS S-29 arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-29/P556 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

25 Aug 1939

United States

USS S-25 arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-25/Jastrzab | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

1 Jul 1940

United States

USS S-26 returned to full duty while at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-26 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

12 Aug 1940

United States

US President Roosevelt departed Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, United States aboard presidential yacht Potomac, escorted by destroyer USS Mayrant, for Newport, Rhode Island, United States to inspect the Torpedo Station and the Naval Training Station with Secretary of the Navy Knox, Senator David I. Walsh and Rear Admiral Edward C. Kalbfus. He then sailed for the Submarine Base at New London, Connecticut, United States, inspecting submarine operations en route and visiting Electric Boat Company facilities in New London. Finally, he set sail for Washington Navy Yard, Washington DC, United States, arriving at night. ww2dbase [Franklin Roosevelt | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

30 Oct 1940

United States

USS R-5 was assigned to US Submarine Division 42 at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [R-5 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

10 Dec 1940

United States

USS R-5 departed New London, Connecticut, United States for Cocos Solo, Panama Canal Zone. ww2dbase [R-5 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

14 Apr 1941

United States

USS Gar was commissioned into service at New London, Connecticut, United States with Lieutenant D. McGregor in command. ww2dbase [Gar | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

8 Sep 1941

United States

USS Grayback departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Grayback | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

31 Oct 1941

United States

USS R-5 arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [R-5 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

4 Nov 1941

United States

USS S-25 was decommissioned from US Navy service in New London, Connecticut, United States. She was immediately transferred to the United Kingdom for use by the Polish government-in-exile. Later on the same day, she was recommissioned by the Polish as ORP Jastrzab. ww2dbase [S-25/Jastrzab | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 4 Nov 1941

ORP Jastrzab, New London, Connecticut, United States, 4 Nov 1941; seen in 5 Nov 1941 issue of The Evening Star newspaper

HMS P511, New London, Connecticut, United States, 4 Nov 1941; seen in 5 Nov 1941 issue of The Evening Star newspaper

24 Nov 1941

United States

USS Gar departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Gar | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

10 Dec 1941

United States

USS S-26 departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-26 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

21 Mar 1942

United States

USS Marlin departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Marlin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

1 Apr 1942

United States

USS S-29 arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [S-29/P556 | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

18 Apr 1942

United States

USS Marlin arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Marlin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

4 May 1942

United States

Submarine USS Growler departed the Submarine Base at New London, Connecticut, United States bound for the Pacific Ocean. ww2dbase [Growler | New London, Connecticut | DS]

20 Jul 1942

United States

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

26 Feb 1943

United States

USS Hoe departed New London, Connecticut, United States and arrived at Newport, Rhode Island, United States for special torpedo firing tests. ww2dbase [Hoe | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

3 Mar 1943

United States

USS Snook departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Snook | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

14 Mar 1943

United States

USS Hoe departed New London, Connecticut, United States for the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine, United States for repairs. ww2dbase [Hoe | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

11 Apr 1943

United States

USS Hoe arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States from the Portsmouth Navy Yard. ww2dbase [Hoe | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

17 Apr 1943

United States

USS Cero departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Cero | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

19 Apr 1943

United States

USS Hoe departed New London, Connecticut, United States for Pearl Harbor, US Territory of Hawaii. ww2dbase [Hoe | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

16 May 1943

United States

USS Mingo departed New London, Connecticut, United States for the Panama Canal. ww2dbase [Mingo | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

21 Jul 1943

United States

USS Bluefish departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Bluefish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

23 Jul 1943

Photo(s) dated 23 Jul 1943

Submarine USS Dace (left) at her commissioning, New London, Connecticut, United States, 23 Jul 1943.

6 Oct 1943

United States

USS Dorado departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Dorado | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

15 Jun 1944

United States

USS Segundo arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Segundo | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

25 Jun 1944

United States

USS Baya departed New London, Connecticut, United States for Pearl Harbor, US Territory of Hawaii. ww2dbase [Baya | New London, Connecticut | AC]

26 Jun 1944

United States

USS Segundo departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Segundo | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

1 Jul 1944

United States

USS Becuna departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Becuna | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

28 Aug 1944

United States

USS Sea Cat departed New London, Connecticut, United States for US Territory of Hawaii via the Panama Canal. ww2dbase [Sea Cat | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

10 Sep 1944

United States

USS Marlin arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Marlin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

23 Sep 1944

United States

USS Charr was commissioned into service at 1030 hours at the US Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, United States with Commander Francis Boyle in command. ww2dbase [Charr | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

5 Nov 1944

United States

USS Charr departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Charr | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

7 Dec 1944

United States

USS Brill departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Brill | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

24 Feb 1945

United States

USS Pollack arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Pollack | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

7 Mar 1945

United States

USS Capitaine departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Capitaine | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

21 Mar 1945

United States

USS Carbonero departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Carbonero | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

27 Mar 1945

United States

USS Manta departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Manta | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

21 Sep 1945

United States

USS Flying Fish arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States to serve as the flagship of Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet. ww2dbase [Flying Fish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

5 Oct 1945

United States

USS Ray arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Ray | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

20 Oct 1945

United States

USS Marlin departed New London, Connecticut, United States and arrived at Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Marlin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

30 Oct 1945

United States

USS Whale arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Whale | New London, Connecticut | CPC]
USS Permit completed her duty as a training submarine at Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Permit | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

31 Oct 1945

United States

USS Bluefish arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Bluefish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

3 Nov 1945

United States

USS Cod arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Cod | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

5 Nov 1945

United States

USS Cero arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Cero | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

16 Dec 1945

United States

USS Proteus arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Proteus | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

8 Jan 1946

United States

USS Tirante arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Tirante | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

11 Feb 1946

United States

USS Ling departed Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Ling | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

23 Feb 1946

United States

USS Gabilan was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States and was assigned to the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. ww2dbase [Gabilan | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

29 Mar 1946

United States

USS Haddock arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Haddock | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

20 Apr 1946

United States

USS Haddock began preparations for decommissioning while at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Haddock | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

11 May 1946

United States

USS Pompon was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States and placed in the New London Group of the US Atlantic Reserve Fleet. ww2dbase [Pompon | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

18 May 1946

United States

USS Gunnel was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Gunnel | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

8 Jun 1946

United States

USS Cero was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States and was placed in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. ww2dbase [Cero | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

12 Jun 1946

United States

USS Bluefish arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Bluefish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

7 Aug 1946

United States

USS Hoe was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States and was placed in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. ww2dbase [Hoe | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

12 Feb 1947

United States

USS Ray was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Ray | New London, Connecticut | CPC]
USS Haddock was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Haddock | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

26 Sep 1947

United States

USS Proteus was decommissioned from US Navy service but remained operational at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Proteus | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

16 Mar 1948

United States

USS Brill arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Brill | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

4 May 1948

United States

USS Chub departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Chub | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

11 Sep 1948

United States

USS Whale arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Whale | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

20 Aug 1949

United States

USS Sea Robin arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States and joined Submarine Squadron 8. ww2dbase [Sea Robin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

23 Feb 1950

United States

USS Sea Robin departed New London, Connecticut, United States for Exercise Portex. ww2dbase [Sea Robin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

23 Mar 1950

United States

USS Sea Robin arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Sea Robin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

11 Jul 1950

United States

USS Bergall arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Bergall | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

7 Jan 1952

United States

USS Bluefish was recommissioned into service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Bluefish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

4 Feb 1952

United States

USS Cero was recommissioned into service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Cero | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

7 Apr 1952

United States

USS Bluefish departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Bluefish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

20 Nov 1953

United States

USS Bluefish was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Bluefish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

28 May 1954

United States

USS Flying Fish was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Flying Fish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

21 Oct 1955

United States

USS Archerfish was decommissioned from service at New London, Connecticut, United States; she was assigned to the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. ww2dbase [Archerfish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

12 Jan 1957

United States

USS Whale departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Whale | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

28 Mar 1958

United States

USS Sea Robin departed New London, Connecticut, United States for the Mediterranean Sea. ww2dbase [Sea Robin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

3 Dec 1960

United States

USS Archerfish arrived at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Archerfish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

20 Jan 1961

United States

USS Proteus began her first refitting of a ballistic missile submarine at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Proteus | New London, Connecticut | CPC]
USS Archerfish departed New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Archerfish | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

21 Feb 1961

United States

USS Proteus completed her first refitting of a ballistic missile submarine at New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Proteus | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

1 Dec 1969

United States

USS Sea Robin was transferred to Submarine Squadron 2 based in New London, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Sea Robin | New London, Connecticut | CPC]

20 May 2000

United States

The city of New London, Connecticut, United States unveiled a memorial to Harry Daghlian, Jr. at Calkins Park. ww2dbase [Harry Daghlian | New London, 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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