The USS Gudgeon (SS-567) was a submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1983. It was the second ship in the Navy to be named after the gudgeon, a small freshwater fish. The submarine was built by the Electric Boat Company in Connecticut and commissioned in 1952. Throughout its service, the USS Gudgeon participated in various operations and exercises, including patrols during the Cold War. The submarine underwent several modernization and overhaul projects to enhance its capabilities and extend its operational life. In 1983, the USS Gudgeon was decommissioned and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register. After being decommissioned, the submarine was used as a target and sunk during a training exercise in 1989. The USS Gudgeon received multiple awards and commendations for its service, including the Navy Unit Commendation and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Its legacy lives on in the history of the U.S. Navy and the submarine warfare community.

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