USS Barbel (SS-580)

In the long history of American undersea warfare, USS Barbel (SS-580) occupies a place earned through real operational results. USS Barbel was the lead ship of the last class of conventionally powered submarines built for the U.S. Navy. The Barbel-class introduced the teardrop hull form pioneered by USS Albacore (AGSS-569) into an operational fleet submarine, combining it with a single propeller for superior hydrodynamic performance. Our Barbel merchandise is crafted for people who know what these hull numbers mean. For submarine veterans, their families, and serious military historians, this collection carries real significance.