The USS Albacore
Visit the USS Albacore submarine in nearby Portsmouth – just a 15 minute drive from the hotel! The third Navy vessel to bear the name, the Auxiliary General Submarine (AGSS) Albacore holds a place in history as the first Navy-designed vessel with a true underwater hull of cylindrical shape that has become the standard for today’s submarines worldwide. Visit, walk around inside the vessel, and learn about its history at this submarine museum!