Launched in the early 1970s, US Navy submarine USS Parche was initially built as one of many Sturgeon-class attack submarines. But as fate would have it, she would then be transformed into a highly specialized and unique vessel that included tiny retractable ski legs that allowed her to rest over undersea cables.As the years went by, Parche’s missions evolved from ordinary attack submarine operations to secretive covert spy undertakings. Subsequently, she was outfitted with the finest monitoring gear, reconnaissance, and surveillance systems of the time. Still, most of her service details remain unknown, as her main purpose was to serve in top-secret operations, something that she exceeded at.Parche would eventually become the most decorated vessel in the history of the US Navy and would do so without ever firing a single shot in anger…- As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. –