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

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.

  

From: "Kaylen Myrick" <kaylen@asbestos.com>
To: "saintjim" <saintjim@earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:12 PM
Subject: When you were offline (via Bravenet HumanClick)
 
I really like your site.  I was wondering if you'd be willing to add an additional resource link for me?  I work for an organization that helps  Vets who have been affected by asbestos-related illnesses. 

As you probably know, many navy veterans were exposed to asbestos during their service.  In order to help better assist our Vets, we've created a veteran-specific division of our site which will feature a submarine specific section.  It will cover hundreds of subs, including the USS BURGARA, possible exposure points, symptoms of asbestos-related diseases, and programs designed to assist vets in preventing, diagnosing, and treating these ailments.
 

The Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center
(New 06-26-08)

 

USS Nautilus - Operation Sunshine

(New 04-27-08)

The nuclear submarine USS Triton navigates Magellan’s route around the world—completely submerged. With “a world to sail, and no place to go,” the crew work and play for 84 days as they attempt to accomplish this unprecedented naval feat.

Beyond Magellan - Chapter 1

  

Beyond Magellan - Chapter 2

Months of Isolation.

Beyond Magellan - Chapter 3

Returning to Port.
(New 05-09-08)

All Hands TV: Feb. 2008 Ch. 2

The Chief of the Boat of USS Georgia shows how he leads by example
(New 06-02-08)

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Jim's Diodon, American Patriot, Submarine & Submariner Web Site

Submarine Force

Blow Negative to the Mark!

Clear the Bridge!

http://diodon349.com/Sounds/dbfdive.wav

Click on link above to hear the order to "clear the bridge" and the sounds of the men's feet as they descend the ladder and the roar in the background of various machinery and the sound of air rushing out the Main Ballast Tank Vents.

There is a sonar ping or two and then, once the sub is submerged, the order to "open the bulkhead flappers and recirculate" meaning to open the air conditioning ducting between compartments.

Diesel Submarine Video
(New 12-20-06)

Fireball experiments done in Submarine
Fire ball experiment for all my old engineman buddies.....
For any AER Throttle man or Oiler this will bring back fond memories of your friends in Maneuvering. Sparktricians were our name and Fire Balls were our game.
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Description:
 In WW2, there were reports of Ball Lightning type fireballs on board U.S. Submarines. It was suspected that these rare events were caused by the very high inrush currents when the switch was closed from the huge capacity battery banks into the powerful DC electric motors which propelled the submarines. In his 4 decade search to understand some of the many possible causes of Ball Lightning, Robert K. Golka managed to 'Borrow' a submarine for experiments, using the many thousand amp generators used to recharge there huge battery banks. On Board the USS Silversides Submarine, he short circuits the DC generator outputs in attempts to duplicate this inrush current with the hopes of creating the rare fireballs reported only in this series of submarines.

(New 11-23-07)

General Interest

Navy Klaxons from the 1940s for SALE! Ah-Ooh-Ga!!

Naval Submarine League Newsletters

See the latest....

NSL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Quotations on Subs & Submariners 

Submariners

Submarines

DCNO Submarine Warfare (N77)

COMSUBLANT

COMSUBPAC

Submarine News Daily
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The Daily Internal Information Source for the U.S. Navy Submarine Force

For more news and information about the submarine force, visit our website at http://www.sublant.navy.mil/ .

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(New 11-22-06)


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General Interest

09-19-04 - moved many links from here to Subs or Submariners pages

 

Guns and Ammo for Home and on the road Defense and alternative solutions
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


Rumors, Scams and Hoaxes on the phone and on the Internet
including
IdentityTheft Protection, Internet Security, Phishingm, SCAM info, Spyware info and more

 

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.

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
 

 

 

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)
 

Military & Veterans' Page

Naval Sub School Receives Community Service Flagship Award

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

New Navy Jack

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

The Fleet Type Submarine Online 21-Inch Submerged Torpedo Tubes

The Power of the Mark 48 Torpedo

Torpedoman's Association Web Site
 

The Forward Torpedo Room of USS Menhaden (SS-377) in 1968
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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
 

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.


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


"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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Submariners

Submariners
(updated 03-26-07)

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Submarines

Subs
(Updated 09-01-07)

Balao Class Submarines
(New 03-31-06)

Lady of Dreams
A Web Movie
(New 08-02-06)

 The Fleet Type Submarine (Navpers 16160 & Others)
Web-Master's Note:  Navpers 16160 is the very text I studied in USNR SP/SG School at Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard during 6 weeks in the Summer of 1965 

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Your Web-Master's Son, Web-Master's Military Service, Sub duty, Shipmates & Qualification Submarine

Blue Star Banner - for my Son, LCDR, USN, with photos
He is currently on combat operations and I have taken measures to protect his identity.

Military & Patriotic Orgs I belong to

Submarines Your Web Master served on

Your Web Master's Parents in late 1945 just before getting married

Your Web Master's Navy & Coast Guard Reserves Service Ranks and Years

Your Web Master's Life Member NAVetUSA Web Page

Your Web Master in his TM days

Your Web Master as TM2(SS) in 1969

Your Web Master circa 1986 to 1988 as Chief Port Securityman, USCGR

Your Web Master circa 1986 to 1988, as Chief Port Securityman, USCGR, with his sons

Your Web Master's USCGR Desktop Name Plate as PS Senior Chief
 

USS Diodon (SS-349) old Photopoint Albums

Diodon Boat, Crew History, & Reunion Photos

 USS Diodon (SS-349) History

USS Diodon (SS-349) Web Site One Page (Home Port) Home for Diodon Shipmates, Photos, History

 USS Diodon (SS-349) Memories & Stories of The Boat

 USS Diodon (SS-349) Memories & Stories of The Crew

 USS Diodon (SS-349) Name

 USS Diodon (SS-349) Patch Background

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