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Officially Licensed US Navy USS Lewis & Clark SSBN-644 Patch — Benjamin Franklin-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Embroidered Patch
Silent deterrence beneath the waves — USS Lewis & Clark.
USS Lewis & Clark (SSBN-644) was a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine that served as a critical component of America's nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. Named after the legendary explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the submarine carried Polaris and later Poseidon submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), providing the nation with a survivable, second-strike nuclear capability that deterred Soviet aggression.
SSBN-644 was part of the Navy's "41 for Freedom" — the fleet of 41 ballistic missile submarines that formed the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad during the Cold War. Lewis & Clark's crew of over 140 Sailors maintained a grueling patrol schedule, deploying for months at a time in the deepest, most remote waters of the world's oceans, remaining undetected while standing ready to launch their nuclear missiles if ordered. The submarine operated with two alternating crews (Blue and Gold) to maximize time on patrol, ensuring that America's nuclear deterrent was always at sea. The silent, invisible presence of submarines like Lewis & Clark helped prevent nuclear war through the assurance of mutually assured destruction.
This patch honors the Cold Warriors who kept the peace beneath the sea.
Perfect For: USS Lewis & Clark SSBN-644 veterans, Cold War submarine enthusiasts, 41 for Freedom collectors, and ballistic missile submarine historians.
Silent deterrence — USS Lewis & Clark SSBN-644.
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