USS Sailfish (SSR-572) was a submarine in the United States Navy commissioned in 1956. Initially designed as a radar picket submarine, it was later reclassified as an auxiliary submarine. The ship played a crucial role in conducting experimental missions related to underwater sound surveillance systems. In 1960, Sailfish was involved in a collision with a Japanese cargo ship, resulting in damage to both vessels. The submarine underwent repairs and continued its service until it was decommissioned in 1977. Following decommissioning, USS Sailfish was struck from the Naval Vessel Register and eventually sold for scrap. The ship's legacy lives on in various naval archives and historical records, showcasing its contributions to underwater research and surveillance during the Cold War era.

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