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#OTD in 1955, America's only midget submarine was launched at Oyster Bay, Long Island. SS X-1 was used for research and is now located at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton.

Video - US Navy Midget Submarine SS X-1

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USS X-1's hull under construction, unknown date. Fairchild Archives via Warbird Information Exchange.org

USS X-1's control room, date unkown. Fairchild Archives via Warbird Information Exchange.org


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