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What record did Operation Berlin achieve?

  • Longest sea battle

  • Most ships sunk

  • Longest voyage

  • Highest number of planes shot down

Answer

Operation Berlin, a covert mission conducted by the United States Navy during the Cold War, holds the record for the longest voyage ever undertaken by a submarine. The USS Halibut (SSGN-587) traveled over 60,000 nautical miles during its 10-month deployment, gathering vital intelligence on Soviet naval activities. This unprecedented feat demonstrated the remarkable endurance and capabilities of the U.S. submarine force.
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