Since 09-27-01  

Your submarine Navy: Time to re-up!
A web movie
(New 07-10-06)

"DOLPHINS" - the Submariner's Insignia
(New 07-25-11)

Silent Hunter 4

(New 07-01-11)

 

Now this is “old” Navy…..really good, and for 1915 nitrate film, the image quality is great.  Watch it all the way through.  You’ll even learn how they fire a 5” gun, and splice a rope.

 

Note: You may get a good bit of starting and stopping of the film when the buffer runs out.  You might try hitting pause the when that happens for about a minute or so (the buffer will continue to load), and then hit the play button again.  This gives the buffer a chance to get ahead.  In my case, that pretty much stopped the “starting and stopping.”

http://www.filmpreservation.org/preserved-films/screening-room/u-s-navy-documentary-1915

(New 06-13-10)

An entire crew of a B-29 (12 aviators) was rescued by a US submarine after their plane was shot down in 1944/5   70 miles off the coast of Japan.  The entire rescue was filmed in color video but then sat in a guy's closet until now.  This is a story from a Denver TV station of one of those rescued aviators to whom the video was delivered. It also shows their transfer to another submarine that is likely headed back to port before the one that accomplished the rescue.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid34762914001?bctid=672454611001

(New 12-11-10)

Silent Strike
Here's a long video that The Pentagon Channel put out this month 
(New 12-12-10)

 

I AM A SUBMARINER

 

I can hear the klaxton in my mind and still know how to do

a hand dive on a diesel boat.

Remember "blow negetive to the mark"?

 

USS SEA ROBIN SS407

DIVE DIVE

CHIEF TOMMY COX

SINGING

I served on the Holland over a century ago.

I still serve to this day on the Trident, Los Angeles & Seawolf class boats 
and look forward to shipping on the Virginia, Texas, and Hawaii.

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON SSBN598 IN HAWAII

Places like Fremantle, Rota, LaMadd, Chinhae, Pattaya, Sasebo,

Holy Loch, and Subic stir my soul.

For I am a Submariner.

USS TANG SS306

I rest in peace beneath many seas across this earth.

I was on the Barbel off Palawan, the Scorpion off the Azores

and the Bonefish in the Sea of Japan. We gave them hell in the

harbors at Wewak and Namkwan.

I am a Shellback, a Bluenose, a Plank Owner,

a MCPO of the Navy, a CNO, and 
a President.

For I am a Submariner.

COMMANDER CLETIS NESTER AND

CAPTAIN SHEPHERD JENKS

AT GROTON REUNION

I heard Howard Gilmore's final order, "Take Her Down."

I heard the word passed, "Underway on Nuclear Power."

USS NAUTILUS SSN571 BRIDGE

I have done every job asked of me, from Messcook to

Torpedoman to Motormac to COB to Skipper.

STIFFLER MESS COOKING ON

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON SSBN598

CHRISTMAS 1962 OFF COAST OF RUSSIA

I know "Snorkel Patty" and Admiral Rickover.

CAPTAIN JAMES B. OSBORN AND

ADMIRAL HYMAN RICKOVER

For I am a Submariner.



I have twin Dolphins tattooed on my chest

and twin screws tattooed on my ass.

I know the difference between a Lady and a Hooker

but treat both with equal respect.

GLEN GODDARD AND "DOC" JOHN MOORE

SCOTLAND 1960'S WITH A LADY

I know Georgia Street and Magsaysay drive. And although

the Horse & Cow keeps moving I will always find her.

I know the meaning of "Hot, Straight, and Normal."

For I am a Submariner.



I have stood tall and received my Dolphins and been thrown

in the Brig for being Drunk & Disorderly.

I know the reverent tone of "Diesel Boats Forever"

and the Gudgeon's "Find em, Chase em, Sink em."

I was on the Spearfish evacuating nurses from Corregidor

and the Skate when she surfaced at the North Pole.

 

I have spent time in the Royal Hawaiian.

For I am a Submariner.

ADMIRAL "OZ" JAMES B. OSBORN 2004 (RIP)

I have gone by names like Spritz, Cromwell, O'Kane, Ramage,

Breault, "Mush" and Lockwood.

I have served on boats like the Nautilus, Thresher, Parche,

Squalus, Wahoo and Halibut.

On December 7th I was onboard the Tautog at Pearl Harbor.

I was also on the Tusk in '49 and sacrificed myself for my

shipmates on the Cochino.

For I am a Submariner.



I have stood watches in the cold of Holy Loch and the

heat of the South Pacific.

I know what the "41 For Freedom" accomplished.

FIRST 41 POLARIS SUBMARINES

I was on the Sealion at Cavite in '41 and the Archerfish

in Tokyo Bay in '45.

I have endured depth charges and POW camps.

 

USS SEADRAGON SS194 WWII

I was on the Seafox when we lost five sailors to a Japanese

ambush on Guam.

For I am a Submariner.

JACK EVANS, PAULL ANDERSON, KEN SZABLEWSKI

JIMMY REBMAN, PAULL'S WIFE, JUNE

(JACK AND KEN ARE ON ETERNAL PATROL)

(JIMMY RECENTLY SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK)

I tip beers over sea-stories with my shipmates at yearly conventions.

We toll the bell and shed a tear for our buddies

who are on eternal patrol.

SUBMARINE RESCUE AT SEA

Many pilots have been glad to see me, including a future president.

I have completed numerous highly classified missions during the Cold War.

Because "Freedom Is Not Free," be assured that I am out

there at this very moment.

For I am a Submariner.

SLEEP WELL FOR WE ARE ALWAYS ON PATROL

"The American submariner is the principle reason the bad guys rarely get to 
peek under Lady Liberty's nightie and your kids don't eat sushi at school."  

 

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.

  

360 inside tour of a WW2 submarine...and then some
This is very well done..Just hold down the left mouse button and move it very slowly..
(New 05-16-10)

 

History and Parts of the Submarine
(New 11-06-10)

Top 10 Best Diesel-Electric Submarine in the World

(New 11-27-10)

Take 'Er Down (1954)

(New 03-24-11)

Escape from a Disabled Submarine (1961)
In this training film, see how the U.S. prepares its submariners and submarine support personnel to handle potentially disastrous emergencies. The USS Balao (SS-285) plays the part of submarine that has had a fire aboard and is now stuck on the sea floor. Some trapped crew members make individual emergency buoyant ascents via the escape trunk. In the meantime, the submarine rescue ship USS Skylark (ASR-20), rushes to the scene and uses its Rescue Bell (RC14) to evacuate the remainder of the crew.

(New 07-23-11)

Man and the FBM Submarine (1962)
"Man and the FBM" shows the new Polaris submarines such as USS George Washington (SSBN-598) on deterrent patrol and describes the development of this important weapons system. The nation's first ballistic missile submarine, George Washington and its sister Polaris submarines including the USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599) were the nation's undersea deterrent arm throughout the Cold War. This film also features footage of USS Skipjack (SSN-585), USS Skate (SSN-578) at the North Pole, and the important Polaris support vessels USNS Observation Island (AG-154 / EAG-154) and USNS Compass Island (AG-153 / EAG-153) operating from Cape Canaveral. The various components for the Polaris system are shown, including the SINS Shipboard Inertia Navigation System, solid fuel rocket motors, launch tube ejection system, and more..

(New 07-23-11)

Sea Dragon, Under the Ice by Captain Tom Jacobs (1963)
See one of the rarest and most intimate films ever made aboard a submarine, as Lieutenant Paul Horn takes his own movie camera onboard the USS Seadragon (SSN-584). This Skate class submarine made a patrol from Pearl Harbor to the chilly waters of the arctic, where it surfaced through the ice pack. Commander Tom Jacobs introduces and narrates the film, which is dedicated to Horn (who sadly passed away a short time after it was made).

(New 07-23-11)

 

For those of you who remember the "Horse and Cow" submarine bar(s), you can visit their website at http://www.horseandcow.com  and take a trip down memory lane.
(New 05-15-10)
 

 

USS Nautilus - Operation Sunshine

(New 04-27-08)

USS Toledo Sub Chef

(New 03-26-10)

USS Raton (AGSS-270)

 The first sequence is of Raton alongside Broadway Pier in San Diego, California prior to leaving on deployment to the Western Pacific on 3 July, 1961. The second sequence is of Raton stopped on the 180th meridian on 19 July, 1961 conducting swim call and having a barbecue to celebrate crossing the International Date Line and entering the realm of the Golden Dragon. The film was shot by Russell Ogle, Clairemont High, Class of 1960, a member of the crew, using a hand held 8mm Super 8 movie camera.

(New 04-06-11)

USS Raton in Bungo Straights

(New 04-06-11)

USS Raton in Tokyo Bay

(New 04-06-11)

 

From: Candido Gutierrez

 

My middle son, Eddie who is also a submariner was watching the super 8 movies I made when I was in the Navy and was really impressed with this one.  He took it and had it transferred to a DVD and installed it in his computer, did quite a bit of editing and attached a song by Tommy Cox.  He then put it on You Tube and sent it to me.   This clip is from the movie I took of the USS Raton as we were returning to San Diego, CA from Yankee Station off South Vietnam the end of 1964 (I believe).  Some of you shipmates of mine might want to check and correct me if I’m a little off on the year.  Oh!  Ed was on the Honolulu SSN 718 out of Pearl Harbor in the early 1990s.  He won’t tell me what he did during the Gulf War.  When my grandkids ask me what I did during the war, I can just show them this clip.

Candie

 

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(New 07-02-11)

 

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In the light of the evil scum in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina struck and the sub human Islamic Terrorists who may attack us, I have researched some home defense and possible on the road defense information.  

Remembering 11 September 2001

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2007 Subvets National Convention-Important Information

2 Stories:  Collision between SSN and Turk freighter - fired Russian Navy Chief
(New 09-09-05)

Admiral Says Submarine Force Not Getting Its Full Due

Daily News Online July 20 2004 - An Adobe PDF document

Bartlett hopes for 'new vision' of nuclear submarine role

Bill Perkin's Submarine Info Web Site

Battle of the Coral Sea and Its Impact on SubSoWesPac

Diesel Oil Smell

If Bases Are not Needed, Some Fear Fleet Is Next

In Hearing at Groton, Talk of Peril to Sub Fleet

Iran Starts Making Midget Submarines

ISMERLO Put into Action for Submarine Rescue Exercise

K-Boats, Small and Unusual - the case of jittery nerves

John Sawyer Leonard, Electric Boat Engineer, passed away 15 Jan 2005   May His Soul Rest in Peace

 

Memorial Held For War Hero An emotional service Naval Base Point Loma as friends come together to say goodbye to a man described as a legend among submarine veterans. May His Soul Rest in Peace (New 03-15-08)

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Naval Sub School Receives Community Service Flagship Award

Navy Needs To Begin Looking For New SSBN Design, Navy Says

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No Need To Worry About Radiation At U.S. Submarine Base

Parade down Broadway a salute to U.S. submariners

Sailor Speak... Mariners had a language of their own!

Sea Fox CS Striker - 1950's

SECRET DELIVERY: Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS)

Snorkel: The Hardhead Mouse

Submarine Underway!!

 Submarine Coffee Mugs imprinted with Actual Submarine Patches and Your Own Personalization!

SUBMARINE CUISINE

Subs and a Tsunami

Submarine Force Structure To Drop To 41 By 2028, Admiral Says

Submarine Torpedo Tubes Manual

Submarine Torpedo Tubes Pneumatic and Hydraulic Operational Sequences

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The Forward Torpedo Room of USS Menhaden (SS-377) in 1968 Click to view image Photo taken by Dave Eaton TM2(SS) USS Menhaden SS-377, 1967 – 1970 Mr. Santos: I was checking out your Diodon web site and found it very interesting. I was a TM2(SS) on board Menhaden SS-377 another San Diego boat from back in the '60's. While checking your site I found a photo which I personally took in Tubes Forward back in '68. I'm sure you got the photo from GROG's Menhaden site as he is the only person I've provided it to.. I don't mind you using the photo but give me a photo credit, at least. A little more info on the photo, if you look closely to the right of the escape trunk ladder you will the foot of ET1(SS) Deweese (click link for info for him) who was racked out at the time I took the photo. Have a good one.. Dave E. (click link for photo for him in 1970)

The Fleet Type Submarine Online Submarine Sonar Operator's Manual
 

Third Annual Submarine Force History Seminar 13 April 2004
 

USN and Industry Must Make Better Case for More Subs

Vandalized Submarine Sign Groton
Vandalized Sign Raises Ire Of The Community
Residents shocked at the defacing of Groton icon
Legislators and local residents strongly denounced an anti-war sentiment that was scrawled across the sign, which is off Exit 85 of I-95 North, sometime late Wednesday night. They vowed to repaint the sign themselves, if necessary.
(New 10-21-06)

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Quotations on Subs & Submariners

"Of all the branches of men in the Forces, there is none which shows more devotion and faces grimmer perils than the submariner. Great deeds are done in the  air and on the land; nevertheless, nothing surpasses your exploits."

Winston Churchill.

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The Silver Dolphins of the Submarine Service  

"I saw the submariners, the way they stood aloof and silent, watching their pigboat with loving eyes.
They are alone in the Navy.
I admired the PT boys.
And I often wondered how the aviators had the courage to go out day after day and I forgave their boasting.
But the submariners! In the entire fleet they stand apart!"

James Michener
Tales of The South Pacific

Since 1900, our submarines have evolved from small submersibles with limited capability to proven warfighters in World War II to today's nuclear-powered, multi-missioned warships. Nearly 100 years of technological innovation and flexible adaptation to changing strategic and defense needs have made today's Submarine Force ready and able to respond decisively across the spectrum of conflict.

Submarine Base Groton

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"No one has done more to prevent conflict - no one has made a greater sacrifice for the cause for Peace - than you, America's proud missile submarine family. You stand tall among our heroes of the Cold War."

General Colin Powell

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