1946 - The First Voyages Standardization Trials & Alaskan Cruise

 
Since 12-14-03

USS Diodon (SS-349) and USS Cusk (SS-348) in 1946 in Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut

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S. D.-Based Subs readied for test in Arctic Waters

Etlectiveness of submarine In Arctic waters will be tested by U. S. Navy craft late this summer, it was learned today, as two San Diego-based submarines, the Cusk and Diodon, were readied to sail for the Aleutians Tuesday.

They will meet the Blackfin and Trumpet at Kiska. The subs will enter the Arctic Ocean on Aug. 1, 1946.

A fifth member of the sub pack in the "Operation Iceberg," the Becuna, is conducting reconnaissance cruises in the area.

Skipper of the Diodon is Comdr. B. R. Van Buskirk, who I lives with his wife and daughter at 3629 Georgia Street. Skipper of the Cusk is Comdr. Paul E. Summers, 1533 Pendleton Raad, Coronado.

Compare to USS Cusk (SS-348) in board of USS Diodon (SS-349) in Buckner Bay, Okinawa during WestPac 1967