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349 History
(updated 01-15-12)

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349 Poloshirt, Sweatshirt & Windbreaker which Your Webmaster & Historian has gotten

1st Diodon Reunion
Photos & Stories 2001

2nd Diodon (SS-349) Reunion 2002

 3rd Diodon (SS-349) Reunion 2003

4th Diodon Reunion 2004
(Updated 07-30-05)

5th Diodon Reunion 2005
Where are photos from this one?
(Updated 03-05-05)

6th Diodon Reunion 2006
Where are photos from this one?
(New 03-04-06)

7th Diodon Reunion 2007
Where are photos from this one?
 (Updated 04-03-07)

8th Diodon Reunion 2008
 When will be photos from this one?
(New 04-20-08)

USS Diodon (SS-349) 2011 Reunion Photos
I need the shipmates and wives identified - please help.
(New 11-27-11)

Diodon Information and Memorabilia
 (Updated 06-03-05)

Diodon Patch Pencil Drawing by Curt Hingson

Diodon Shipmates listing extracted from D.O.S. Directory of
Online Submariners

Memories & Stories of The Boat
 (updated 12-16-02)

Memories & Stories of A General Nature

Some Back Ground 
on 
Diodon's Ship Patch

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Photo Stuff

Diodon Boat, Crew History, & Reunion Photos
Why no photos from 5th Diodon Reunion in 2005 or 6th Diodon Reunion in 2006?
 (updated 11-30-06)

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The Sailor's Creed
I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

A view into history with a USN Submarine and its crew

Welcome to the USS Diodon site - dedicated to the USS Diodon (SS-349), and her fine crews over the years from her birth to her demise to razor blades. 

Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Verse 2 of Submariner Version of Navy Hymn: Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night or day.

The Seventh verse of the Navy Hymn is for Submariners: Lord God, our power evermore, Whose arm doth reach the ocean floor, Dive with our men beneath the sea, Traverse the depths protectively. O hear us when we pray, and keep Them safe from peril in the deep.

SS349 decommsionnsed

Clipping from Mare Island Naval Shipyard 29, Jan. 1971 edition of the Grapevine showing the decommissioning ceremonies aboard Diodon (SS-349) at the yard.
 Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker.

(New 06-04-11)

USS Diodon in 1957

 

Bobby Manuel Sr Hey Jim, could you let the Diodon site know that I have the commissioning plaque for the Diodon. I bring it to reunions
 

Diodon Commissioning Plaque

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If you served on the Diodon, or know someone that served on the Diodon, please notify me through

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Web-Master's USNR and USN active duty on USS Diodon (SS-349)
 (New 12-01-11)

Here is your Web-Master on USS Diodon (SS-349) in September 1967 in Hong Kong, BCC.  That is an Australian frigate's bow seen in the background.

Back then on Diodon

Photo from WestPac 1967 in Hong Kong, about ready to get underway

I am your Web Master, and self-appointed Historian for the old and gone USS Diodon  (SS-349) and her fine crews.  I am the Web-Master for the Torpedoman's Association, as well.

SR to TM2(SS), USN Submarine Reserve, 6/12/65 to 6/12/71
PS3 to PSCS, USCGR, Retired, 10/2/78 to 1/1/97

 

My Generation - Your Web Master
Updated 07-08-11

USS Diodon conversion to GUPPY II

USS Diodon conversion to GUPPY IIA

Both above added 09-09-05

Notices & E-mails

Did Electricians Mate William Henry Roberson serve on the Diodon?
 (New 07-23-06)

Do you have any information on Donald R. Wiltse who served on Diodon around 1955-1958?
 (New 09-20-06)

What was the name of the kid that stole a tug from the tug port and pulled Diodon away from the pier
(New 09-07-06)

Vern Grubbs looking for James Jones
(New 03-27-06)

2007 Subvets National Convention-Important Information

Thomas David Clifford served on Diodon at sometime

Louis Mercier wants to contact Joe Rinaldi and Raford Malone

If you were on Diodon 24 December on WestPacs 1958 or 1960 please read this

 

 Charlie Baltz Diodon Shipmate on Eternal Patrol

(New 01-15-12)

George Stoffels has Passed Away on 24 November 2004
Sailor Rest your Oar

George Stoffel's Funeral
Sailor Rest your Oar

Plankowner, USS Diodon (SS-349)

Driving in the rain - Do NOT use that Cruise Control!

Does anyone have a Diodon decommission certificate?
 Question from William Zuchero

NOTE:  Your Web-Master and Diodon/Crew Historian would like a photo or scan of the Diodon (SS-349) decommssioning certificate.

Don Messner with New E-Mail and Diodon Stuff

Don Remily is moving and here is his contact info

Grandson of John D. Donnelly who served aboard the Diodon sometime during the late fifties or sixties is looking for info

Living Will

Sons of LCDR John D. Donnelly are USN Submariner Captains
 

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From: Phyllis Speer [mailto:pspeer@san.rr.com]

Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 2:09 PM

Subject: Dick Speer

Dear Jim,

I am truly sad to tell you that Dick died this morning at 10 am. He was a wonderful man and faced his disease with incredible courage.

I would appreciate it if you could let the members of the Diodon family know.

thank you,

Phyllis Speer

   Sailor Rest Your Oar

May He Rest in Peace.

May God have Mercy on his eternal Soul

Diodon Skipper Richard Speer 1964 to 1966 Photos
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