Rare 1939 Submarine Model of the USS Squalus Salvage Unit from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Rare 1939 submarine model of the USS Squalus Salvage Unit from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The base of the model reads: "SQUALUS SALVAGE UNIT MAY 23, 1939 - SEPT. 15, 1939". The Squalus was launched from Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on September 14th, 1938 and sunk off Rye, NH on May 23, 1939 during a test dive. A rescue effort on May 24-25 saved 33 crewmen. The ship was raised and towed to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in September 1939, decommissioned that November, and then re-commissioned as the USS Sailfish (SS-192).

Circa 1939.

Approximately 7-1/4" in length x 1-1/2" in height; Base: 1-7/8" in diameter.

Chrome plated brass, black painted details.

Screw-fastened base for setting on a desk or mantle.

"SQUALUS SALVAGE UNIT MAY 23, 1939 - SEPT. 15, 1939"

This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGJX16 LCEJX11/16 psCFJX11/16 SCFJX06/20

7 (Very Fine): The sub model shows moderate wear and patina, much of the chrome plated details remain, overall very fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.