This Is the U.S. Navy's Most Decorated Ship – There's a Good Reason Why You've Never Heard of It

In June 1968, the United States Navy ordered a special submarine to be built. When it was completed, it was christened the USS Parche (SSN-683), and it was launched in January 1973. While it was launched in 1973 for the first time, it wasn't until 18 months later that it was used for active service in the Navy. From then on, the ship was invaluable.

Throughout the three decades that the USS Parche was involved in naval operations, it is said that it never fired its weapon once. Even though the weapon was never used, it was essential in protecting the interests of America. Even after the Cold War, it was still essential.

In October 2004, the vessel had served its time in the Navy and was retired from active service. Nine months after it was retired, its name was taken off the register of American vessels in the Navy. By the time it was retired, it was one of the highest decorated vessels in the United States naval history. You just may not know about it.