1950
			1955	Sep 29	Contract for construction awarded to Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA
				Oct 11	Construction Authorized
			1956	Feb 13	First Hull section completed and ready for transportation to the building ways at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA
				Feb 21	Keel laid down at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA
			1957	Oct 10	Ship is Christened and Launched; Sponsored by Mrs. Frank T. Watkins
			1958	Aug 03	USS SARGO departs Mare Island to conducted first Sea Trials
				Aug 05	USS SARGO returns to Mare Island after successfully completing her first sea trials
				Aug-Sep	Operated at sea in the vicinity of Vallejo, California
				Sep 13	Aerial view of the USS SARGO (SSN 583) taken off of Mare Island.
				Oct 01	Commissioned at Mare Island Naval Shipyard; CDR Daniel P. Brooks in command. USS SARGO was the first nuclear ship built on the west coast and the fifth nuclear ship to be commissioned.
				Oct 07	The USS SARGO departs Mare Island Naval Shipyard for Hawaii.
				Oct 16	The USS SARGO (SSN583) conducted refresher training during a transit to Hawaii, arriving at Pearl Harbor.
				Oct 21	While underway during October the USS SARGO (SSN 583) fired four warshot MK-14-5 torpedoes, sinking the damaged USS CHITTENDEN COUNTY (LST 561).
				Oct-Nov	Deployed to Puget Sound area for extensive sound trials at Carr Inlet, followed by torpedo tube acceptance trials at Dabob Bay.
				Nov 02	Arrived at Mare Island Naval Shipyard to commence upkeep and repair.
			1959	Jan	Completed upkeep and repair.
				Jan-Mar	Conducted extensive shakedown cruise covering 19,000 miles of the Pacific Ocean before stopping at Pearl Harbor, HI. During this cruise USS SARGO made one dive that lasted 44 days, 33 of which were completely divorced from the earth's atmosphere - a record for the SKATE class submarine. During this cruise USS SARGO also became the first nuclear ship to ever cross the equator.
				Apr	Returned to Mare Island Naval Shipyard to start Post-Shakedown Overhaul.
				Jul 26	Home port officially changed to Pearl Harbor, HI.
				Sep 8	Following completion of the Post-Shakedown Cruise Overhaul USS SARGO (SSN 583) departs Mare Island for Pearl Harbor, HI. Enroute to Hawaii USS SARGO made a short visit to San Diego, to indoctrinate other submarine force personnel on the capabilities of a nuclear submarine.
				Oct 01	USS SARGO arrived at Pearl Harbor, HI, her new home port. LCDR John H. Nicholson relieved CDR Daniel P. Brooks as Commanding Officer.
				Oct-Dec	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.

1960
			1960	Jan 18	Got underway and headed north to make a submerged exploration of the Arctic Basin.
				Jan 25	Reached the vicinity of St. Mathews Island where she finds ice, block and brash, and where, after rendezvousing with the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker STATEN ISLAND (WAGB 278), she makes her first stationary dive while surrounded by ice.
				Jan 29	Passed through the Bering Strait, passed by the Diomede Islands, and crossed the Arctic Circle.
				Feb 09	Arrived under the North Pole. Making her first pass under the pole at 0934, the submarine began a clover leaf search for thin ice and at 1049 she surfaced, according to her log, 25 feet from the pole, through 36 inches of ice. Later the same day, the Hawaiian flag was raised at the pole; and on the morning of the 10th, USS SARGO submerged and departed the pole.
				Feb 17	Arrived at ice island T-3.
				Mar 03	Arrived home at Pearl Harbor. She had covered over 11,000 miles, 6,003 under ice and all but 300 miles submerged. USS SARGO had proven the possibility of year-round access to the Arctic Basin from either the Atlantic or Pacific. USS SARGO awarded her first Navy Unit Commendation for meritorious service during the period 18 January 1960 through 26 February 1960.
				Mar-Apr	Conducted post-voyage repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
				Apr 25	Conducted demonstration cruise for the King of Nepal and party.
				May	Conducted type training exercises in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Jun 14	An explosion and fire in the Stern Room occurred while charging oxygen banks from the dock. The oxygen-fueled blaze was so intense that the after portion of the ship had to be submerged, with the hatches open, to extinguish the blaze. A Board of Investigation found that the explosion was not the result of any action or omission by any SARGO personnel. James E. Smallwood MM3(SS) lost his life while taking action to save the ship. He was awarded, posthumously, the Navy and Marine Corp Medal for his heroic actions and other crew members were also awarded medals and letters of commendation for outstanding courage over and above the call of duty.
				Jun-Sep	Conducted maintenance availability at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for Stern Room repairs.
				Oct-Dec	Conducted type training exercises in the Pearl Harbor area, including first SSN vs. SSN exercises held in the Pacific.
			1961	Jan-May	Deployed to the Western Pacific.
				May 08-13	Visited Sydney, Australia in conjunction with the 19th Annual Coral Sea Celebration.
				May 27	LCDR John H. Nicholson relieved by LCDR Paul J. Early as Commanding Officer.
				Jun-Jul	Conducted local operations and upkeep in Pearl Harbor area.
				Aug-Sep	Conducted extended training cruise in Pacific waters.
				Oct	Conducted upkeep in Pearl Harbor.
				Oct 04	The ship was awarded the "E" for Battle Efficiency for the period July 1960 to June 1961. The "E" was won in competition with the submarines in Submarine Division SEVENTY-ONE.
				Nov	Transited to and from San Diego, CA. Participated in a naval demonstration for the Chief of Naval Operations and foreign attaches.
				Dec	Holiday leave and upkeep period in Pearl Harbor.
			1962	Jan-Feb	Conducted local operations and upkeep in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Feb-May	Conducted extended training cruise in Pacific waters.
				May-Jul	Conducted local operations and upkeep in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Jun 30	The ship was awarded the "E" for Battle Efficiency for the second consecutive year. The award was for the period July 1961 to June 1962. The "E" was won in competition with the submarines in Submarine Division SEVENTY-ONE.
				Jul 28	Entered Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for overhaul and refueling. USS SARGO was first nuclear powered submarine to undergo refueling at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
				Sep 28	USS SARGO awarded the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award, with funds from the award going to a ship's party.
				Nov 17	USS SARGO awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for meritorious service during the period 22 February 1962 through 22 May 1962.
			1963	Jan 15	CDR Paul J. Early relieved by LCDR Robert M. Douglass as Commanding Officer.
				Mar	Completed refueling overhaul at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
				Mar-Apr	Conducted local operations and upkeep in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Apr-Jun	Conducted post-overhaul training and shakedown cruise to the Eastern Pacific.
				Jun-Jul	Remained in port at Pearl Harbor.
				Jul-Oct	Conducted extended cruise to Western Pacific.
				Oct-Dec	Conducted local operations, upkeep and holiday leave period in Pearl Harbor.
			1964	Jan-Apr	Conducted local operations and upkeep in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Apr-Oct	Deployed to the Western Pacific and operated as a unit of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. Participated in operations in support of the Viet Nam crisis arising from the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.
				Aug	USS SARGO awarded its first Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service performed during the period of 10 August 1964 through 28 August 1964.
				Sep	USS SARGO awarded its second Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service performed during the period of 07 September 1964 through 22 September 1964.
				Oct-Dec	USS SARGO awarded its third NUC for meritorious service during the period of 17 July 1963 through 15 September 1963 and 17 May 1964 through 13 July 1964. Conducted local Operations, upkeep and holiday leave period in Pearl Harbor.
			1965	Jan-Apr	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Apr-Jun	Deployed to the Western Pacific.
				Jun 26	CDR Robert M. Douglass relieved by LCDR George M. Vahsen as Commanding Officer.
				Jun-Aug	Deployed to the Eastern Pacific.
				Aug	Participated in ASW Group 3 Operational Readiness exercise.
				Sep	Conducted local operations.
				Oct 13	Collision occurred with USS BARB (SSN 596) during local operations.
				Oct	Conducted restricted availability at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and upkeep in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Nov	Deployed to the Western Pacific.
					USS SARGO awarded its fourth NUC for meritorious service during the period of 19 April 1965 through 19 June 1965.
			1966	Apr	Returned from deployment to the Western Pacific. Entered Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for overhaul and refueling.
			1968	Apr	Departed Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after completing two year overhaul.
				Jun	Deployed to the Western Pacific for two months.
				Sep 16	CDR George M. Vahsen relieved by CDR Kenneth L. Highfill as Commanding Officer. Change of Command Ceremony held outboard USS HALIBUT (SSN 587).
				Oct-Nov	Participated in sound survey operations at Dabob Bay, WA. Returned to Pearl Harbor.
				Nov-Dec	Conducted upkeep and local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
			1969	Jan-Mar	Continued conducting upkeep and local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Jan 31	Sank the USS STERLET (SS-392), off of Oahu, during torpedo testing.
				Apr	Conducted extended operations in the Pacific for two months.
				Jun	Received the "E" for Battle Efficiency and the "E" for Fire Control. Conducted upkeep.
				Jul	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area, including operations with the Japanese submarine HARUSHIO (SS 563). Entered floating drydock.
				Aug	Completed major repairs to engineering and sonar equipment. Conducted local operations.
				Sep 19	Deployed to the Western Pacific.
				Oct	USS SARGO awarded its third Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service provided on 01 October 1969.
				Oct	Arrived at Buckner Bay, Okinawa for a visit, then proceeded to Yokosuka, Japan for a two week upkeep.
				Nov-Dec	Conducted extended training cruise in the Pacific.

1970
			1970	Jan	Arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines for a two week upkeep, then conducted operations with British and Australian units in the South China Sea.
				Feb	USS SARGO awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (two Awards) for service provided during the periods 02 February through 04 February and 11 February through 14 February.
				Feb	Arrived at HMS TERROR, Singapore Island for a week visit, proceeded to Hong Kong via the Equator for a week visit, then commenced transit to Pearl Harbor.
				Mar	Arrived Pearl Harbor, commenced upkeep.
				May	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area, including PCO operations. Successfully completed an ORSE Inspection.
				Jun	Conducted an INSURV inspection during upkeep and then recommenced local operations in the Pearl Harbor area. Awarded the "E" for Fire Control.
				Jul-Nov	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area, participated in PCO operation and successfully passed an NTPI inspection with a grade of EXCELLENT. Spent 10 days in ARD 30 to patch the hull on No. 2 AFT Trim Tank.
			1971	Jan	Entered Drydock No. 2, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and commenced Restricted Availability (RAV), involving a minor overhaul of major non-nuclear equipment.
				Feb-May	Continued, and successfully completed, RAV.
				Jun	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Jul	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area. Successfully completed ORSE examination. Ship received "E" for Fire Control from Submarine Division ELEVEN.
				Aug	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area. Participated in PCO operations and visited Lahaina, Maui.
				Sep	Successfully completed Navy Technical Proficiency Inspection. Deployed to the Western Pacific. Visited Guam for the first port of call.
				Oct	Arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines after transiting the San Bernardino Straits on the edge of a typhoon. Conducted local operations in the Subic Bay area. Made first visit by a nuclear submarine to Kaohsiung, Republic of China. Crossed the Equator off of Singapore.
				Nov	Conducted local operations in the Subic Bay area. USS SARGO received her fifth Naval Unit Commendation for meritorious service provided during the period June 1968 through December 1970.
				Dec	Conducted extended submerged training cruise.
			1972	Jan 17	CDR Kenneth L. Highfill relieved by CDR Michael A. McBride as Commanding Officer, in Pusan, Korea. Transited to Subic Bay, Philippines to start upkeep.
				Feb	Completed upkeep at Ship Repair Facility, Subic Bay. Deployed to War Zone and visited Hong Kong. Returned to Subic Bay and then Transited to Guam for end of deployment upkeep.
				Mar 20	Arrived home in Pearl Harbor.
				Apr	Conducted local operations in Pearl Harbor area.
				May 13	Deployed to Western Pacific.
				Jun	Conducted extended submerged training cruise.
				Jul 06-12	Visited Pusan, Korea.
				Jul	Departed Pusan for Guam, for an upkeep prior to returning to Pearl Harbor.
				Aug 11	Successfully completed ORSE. Crew conducted extended R&R and minor upkeep.
				Oct	Conducted local operations in Pearl Harbor area. Ship began installation of AN/WLR-8 ESM system.
				Nov-Dec	In port Pearl Harbor.
			1973	Jan	Conducted local operations in Pearl Harbor area, conducting sea trials and pre-overhaul testing.
				Feb	Conducted local operations in Pearl Harbor area, performing operational tests on the AN/WLR-8 ESM equipment.
				Mar	Conducted upkeep and local operations and AN/WLR-8 ESM evaluation, in Pearl Harbor area.
				Apr	Conducted local operations and AN/WLR-8 evaluation, in Pearl Harbor area.
				May	Conducted upkeep and local operations and AN/WLR-8 ESM evaluation, in Pearl Harbor area.
				Jun 13	Successfully completed ORSE. Entered upkeep at Pearl Harbor Submarine Base.
				Jul-Aug	Conducted upkeep, followed by Torpedo Exercises with the USS BLUEBACK (SS 581) and USS POGY (SSN 647), then entered Pearl Harbor for Pre-overhaul Upkeep.
				Sep 5	USS SARGO awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation for service proved during the period 11 December 1971 through 16 January 1972. Entered Dry Dock No. 2 Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for an extensive Refueling Overhaul.
			1974	Jan-Dec	Continued the Refueling Overhaul at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. During overhaul ship received the capability to carry the MK 48 Torpedo.
			1975	Apr 17	Completed Refueling Overhaul. Returned to Submarine Base Pearl Harbor.
				May	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Jun	Entered into upkeep at Pearl Harbor. Conducted INSURV, Diesel, and 3M Inspections.
				Jul 25	CDR Michael A. McBride relieved by LCDR Henry J. Barfield as Commanding Officer, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
				Aug-Sep	Completed Weapons Systems Accuracy Test and MK 48 Torpedo Final Certification.
				Oct	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Dec 10	Departed for the Western Pacific. Visited Guam
			1976	Jan-Feb	Continued deployment to Western Pacific. Visited the following ports: Guam, Subic Bay, Philippines, and Hong Kong.
				Mar	Conducted operations in the Philippines and South China Sea. Visited Pusan, Korea.
				Apr	Returned to Subic Bay, Philippines, participated in READEX 2-76.
				May 31	Returned to Pearl Harbor, after conducting upkeep in Guam.
				Jun	In port Pearl Harbor.
				Jul	Conducted upkeep at Pearl Harbor.
				Aug	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Sep-Dec	Conducted Restricted Availability (Docking) (RAD) at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
			1977	Jan	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area. Commenced upkeep at Pearl Harbor.
				Feb	Completed upkeep. Participated in RIMPAC 77.
				Mar	Continued participation in RIMPAC 77, conducted upkeep at Pearl Harbor, and conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Apr-May	Conducted inport Type Training. Successfully passed ORSE. Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Jun-Jul	Deployed to the Western Pacific. Visited Pusan, Korea and conducted an extended training cruise.
				Aug	Conducted upkeep at Guam.
				Sep	Visited Subic Bay, Philippines.
				Oct	Conducted emergency repairs at Guam. Conducted emergency voyage repairs at Yokosuka, Japan. Conducted an extended training cruise. Visited Chin Hae, Korea.
				Nov	Visited Hong Kong, B.C. and Subic Bay, Philippines. Transited to Pearl Harbor, HI. Returned from deployment on 29 Nov 1977.
				Dec	In port at Pearl Harbor.
			1978	Jan	Conducted upkeep at Pearl Harbor.
				Feb	Continued upkeep and conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Mar	Participated in RIMPAC 78.
				Apr	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				May	Conducted upkeep at Pearl Harbor. Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Jun	Conducted inport type training. Successfully completed ORSE on 14 Jun 1978.
				Jul-Sep	Conduct RAV and drydocking at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
				Oct	Conducted inport type training and weapons systems accuracy testing training.
				Nov	Conducted MK 48 recertification firings. Conducted local operations, including PCO operations, in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Dec	Conducted Pre-Overseas Movement (POM) Upkeep.
			1979	Jan 06	CDR Henry J. Barfield relieved by CDR John H. Cox as Commanding Officer, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
				Jan 29	Deployed to the Western Pacific.
				Feb	Participated in MULTIPLEX 2-79 prior to mooring in Yokosuka, Japan on 21 Feb 79 for a one-week upkeep.
				Mar	Participated in exercise TEAM SPIRIT. Visited Subic Bay, Philippines and Hong Kong, B.C.
				Apr	Participated in EXERCISE SEA OF SIAM and MULTIPLEX 3-79. Arrived in Guam on 25 Apr 79 for upkeep with USS HUNLEY (AS 31).
				May	Continued upkeep at Guam.
				Jun	Conducted extended submerged training exercise.
				Jul 28	Conducted one-day visit to Yokosuka, Japan. Departed for Guam.
				Aug	Conducted upkeep with USS HUNLEY (AS 31) at Guam. Conducted one-day visit to Johnston Island. Successfully completed ORSE on 20 Aug 79 and arrived home at Pearl Harbor 21 Aug 79.
				Sep	Inport at Pearl Harbor.
				Oct	Conducted upkeep at Pearl Harbor and conducted local operations in Pearl Harbor area.
				Nov	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area.
				Dec	Completed INSURV inspection.

1980
			1980	Jan	Conducted dockside Pre-overhaul Testing and inport training.
				Feb	Sonar exercise conducted with USS PUFFER (SSN 652). Provided services for USS BARB (SSN 596) for an evaluation of the AN/BQG-4, in local Hawaiian waters.
				Mar	Participated in RIMPAC 80. SARGO credited with 118,000 tons of shipping sunk, a total greater than that scored by any other unit. AN/BQG-4 evaluation with USS BARB (SSN 596) continued.
				Apr	Conducted upkeep at Pearl Harbor and sea trials in the Pearl Harbor area.
				May	Visited Nawiliwili, Kauai. Completed MK 48 Torpedo certification. Provided services for USS OMAHA (SSN 692). Conducted dependents cruise. Commenced pre-overhaul upkeep.
				Jun 14	Entered Dry Dock No. 2 Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for Refueling overhaul.
			1983	Mar 15	Completed Refueling Overhaul.
				Mar	Visited Lahaina, Maui.
				Apr	Conducted local operations in the Hawaii area. Completed Battery replacement.
				May	Continued local operations in the Hawaii area.
				Jun	Conducted Midshipmen Summer Cruise. Visited Lahaina, Maui.
				Aug	Completed ORSE.
				Aug 17	CAPT John H. Cox relieved by CDR Robert S. Holbrook as Commanding Officer, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
				Sep	Conducted IMA Upkeep.
				Sep-Dec	Deployed to Eastern Pacific. Visited the following ports: Esquimalt, B.C., Canada; Seattle, WA; and Oakland, CA. Completed Tactical Readiness Evaluation.
			1984	Jan	Completed INSURV Inspection. Drydocked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for emergency repairs.
				Mar-Apr	Deployed to Western Pacific. Visited Guam, Marianas Islands, U.S. Territory. Conducted local operations in the vicinity of Guam and Japan.
				May-Aug	Continued deployment to Western Pacific. Completed upkeep in Guam and Subic Bay. Completed exercises in the vicinity of Subic Bay and visited the following ports: Subic Bay, Philippines; Hong Kong, B.C.; Chinhae, Korea; and Yokosuka, Japan.
				Sep	Returned to Pearl Harbor, completed ORSE.
				Oct	Conducted upkeep at Pearl Harbor.
				Nov	Conducted local operations in the Pearl Harbor area. Commenced FLEETEX-85.
				Dec	Completed FLEETEX-85 with visit to Yokosuka, Japan. Returned to Pearl Harbor.
			1985	Jan-Feb	Conducted Selected Restricted Availability. Completed sea trials.
				Mar	Participated in BGAREM-85 in local Hawaiian waters.
				Apr-May	Completed upkeep and conducted local operations.
				May	Completed Tactical Readiness Examination (TRE) and Supply Management Inspection.
				May-Jul	Deployed to the Eastern Pacific. Conducted Midshipmen orientation cruises, from San Diego.
				Jul 13	CDR Robert S. Holbrook relieved by CDR R. Michael Camp as Commanding Officer, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
				Aug	Conducted POM upkeep.
				Sep	Completed ORSE.
				Oct-Dec	Deployed to Western Pacific. Visited Subic Bay, Philippines and Guam.
			1986	Jan-Feb	Continued deployment to the Western Pacific. Conducted an upkeep at Guam and Subic Bay, Philippines. Visited Hong Kong, B.C.
				Mar	Conducted extended submerged training exercise.
				Apr	Continued deployment to Western Pacific. Visited Chinhae, Korea and returned to Pearl Harbor.
				Apr-Jun	Inport at Pearl Harbor.
				Sep 17-22	Conducted the final underway on nuclear power.
				Oct 06	USS SARGO crossed the sill of Dry Dock No. 3, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, commencing inactivation.
			1987	Jan-Dec	USS SARGO continued inactivation at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
			1988	Feb 26	USS SARGO (SSN 583) is Decommissioned.
				Apr 21	USS SARGO (SSN 583) stricken from the Naval Vessel Register.
				Jun 13	The decommissioned SARGO departed Pearl Harbor, HI in towed by USS RECLAIMER (ARS-42) and escorted by USS TISDALE (FFG-27) for its final voyage to Bremerton, WA.
				Jun 26	The decommissioned SARGO arrived at Bremerton, WA to be berthed in the inactive ships facility.

1990
			1994	Mar	USS SARGO (SSN 583) entered Drydock No. 3 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard prior to entering the Navy's Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.
				Apr 14	USS SARGO (SSN 583) entered the Navy's Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.
			1995	Apr 05	USS SARGO (SSN 583) disposed of at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.