USS Pegasus (PHM-1)

USS Pegasus (PHM-1)

USS "Pegasus" (PHM-1) was the lead ship of her class of hydrofoils operated by the U.S. Navy. "Pegasus" class vessels were designed for high speed and mobility, and carried a powerful (for their size) armament.

Named for the constellation, "Pegasus" was originally intended to be named "Delphinus", but during development and discussion it began being nicknamed 'dull-penis', so the name was dropped. In service it earned the nickname 'pegasorous'. As this vessel was constructed several years before the rest-of-class, there are some minor differences, such as the fire-control system.

On September 30, 1981, "Pegasus" was involved in a collision with USS "Newport", but was later repaired.

External links

* [http://navysite.de/pboats/phm1.htm Navysite.de PHM-1 page]


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