USS Dace (SSN-607) was a Permit-class nuclear-powered submarine operated by the United States Navy. As the second vessel to bear the name, she was named after the dace, a small freshwater fish found in North America. Construction of the Dace began with the awarding of the contract to Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on 3 March 1959. Her keel was laid on 6 June 1960, marking the start of her assembly. The submarine was launched on 18 August 1962, with Betty Ford, wife of future President Gerald Ford, serving as her sponsor. Following her launch, the Dace underwent fitting out and trials before being officially commissioned into service on 4 April 1964. The USS Dace was part of the Permit-class, a class of nuclear attack submarines designed for a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and anti-ship warfare. Although specific operational details are limited in the provided content, her service spanned over two decades, during which she contributed to the Cold War naval operations of the United States. Her design incorporated nuclear propulsion, allowing for extended submerged endurance and high-speed maneuverability, which were critical for her mission profile. Dace was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 2 December 1988. After decommissioning, she was entered into the Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program in Bremerton, Washington. Her ultimate fate was her dismantling, which was completed on 1 January 1997, marking the end of her operational life. The USS Dace remains a notable example of Cold War-era submarine technology and strategic naval capability, representing the U.S. Navy’s underwater nuclear force during her years of service.

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