DOCSLIB.ORG

Hall of Fame Nomination USS BERGALL (SSN 667) “Invisible

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Hall of Fame Nomination USS BERGALL (SSN 667) “Invisible Hall of Fame Nomination USS BERGALL (SSN 667) “Invisible, Invulnerable, Invincible” History: USS Bergall (SSN-667) was a Sturgeon-class nuclear powered attack submarine, the 43rd SSN and the 84th nuclear submarine launched for the U.S. Navy. She was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the bergall, also known as the cunner, conner, or chogset, a small fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America from the Chesapeake Bay to the New England coast with very strong teeth and spines that make it a formidable creature to attack. Its small size and ability to vary its color to its surroundings make this fish virtually undetectable. No discussion about USS BERGALL would be complete without knowing her full history, starting with SS 320 in WWII. The first, SS 320, was built by Electric Boat in 1944. During WWII, she made five war patrols and sank or damaged over 100,000 tons of enemy shipping. These five war patrols are represented in SSN 667’s ship’s crest by five stars. The first BERGALL would prove to have additional ties to the 667, starting with the significance of the number “13”. The number 13 represented several "events" for the Bergall, started by SS 320 and carried on by SSN 667. The 13th was not always an unlucky day or number, but it was a day that, if something important (or maybe even dangerous) was going to happen... you might want to take note. For SS 320: 1. The keel was laid on the 13th of May, 1943 (The 13th) 2. She was commissioned on June 12th, 1944, 13 months after the keel was laid. 3. She arrived at her new home port of Pearl Harbor on August 13th, 1944. (The 13th) 4. On October 13th, 1944, Bergall sinks a 4,182 ton medium cargo ship, the Shinshu Maru, in Cam Rahn Bay). This was her first credited sinking. (THE 13th). 5. On December 13th, 1944, while on her second war patrol, the Bergall damaged the Heavy Cruiser IJN Myoko on its way from Singapore to Cam Ranh Bay. USS Bergall was damaged from a 5-inch enemy shell from the Destroyer IJN Ushio that went through her forward torpedo loading hatch and blew a large hold through the starboard side of her pressure hull. The Bergall was able to limp home on the surface. (THE 13th). 6. On February 13th, 1945, BERGALL chased a Japanese task force and fired six torpedoes, with unknown results. Subsequently, a Japanese destroyer bombarded BERGALL with 85 depth charges while she hugged the bottom. (THE 13th) 7. On June 13th, 1945, during the early part of her fifth war patrol the Bergall hit a mine. One of her crew members, Carl Weber, would later recall, "It was close aboard and knocked our after tubes out of alignment and messed up the screws. We made a lot of noise. We were on the surface in the Gulf of Siam in shallow water looking for anything and it was probably a mine controlled from the shore. I was copying "FOX" at the time and when the mine went off, my chair jumped about six inches off the deck, the TBL went on and all I could think of was that I missed some of a message. We got back to Subic and Gunner Han, the COB, he was GM1, came back from a mail run with 5 gals. of "gilley" and when the sun went down we had a party onboard." (THE 13th) The SSN 667 had similar events tied to the number 13, thought maybe not so spectacular, but we cherish the ties with the 320 boat: 1. She was commissioned on Friday the 13th, in June of 1969 2. with 13 Officers, and 3. 13 Chiefs. 4. And since the first COB, Master Chief Ed Gibbons also served on SS 320, and is the only man to do so, “Thirteens” were accepted as a Bergall trait! 5. SSN 667 was the first boat with AN/BQS-13 Sonar. They got to do the unit validation. An unidentified crew member recalled: “There was a lot of joking between the Crew, and the tech reps. One of the questions frequently asked at watch changes was ‘who is ahead, Monkeys or Footballs?’ We drove in so many circles at so many depths we started to think we were wheels.” 6. Completed sea trials following refueling overhaul on June 13th, 1988. (The 13th) There are other 13's for the SSN 667 but can't be recorded at this time (still classified). (Posted by Mike Brood on 14:26:38 05/06/08, In Reply to: what is the significance of number 13 posted by CINDI CALLAHAN) As a side note, SS 320 would go on to serve for many years, being decommissioned from US Naval Service in 1958, and serving another 40 years in the Turkish Navy. Another tie-in that will come back around later… Now, on to the 667… The USS Bergall (SSN 667) was a nuclear-powered attack submarine of the STURGEON Class, especially designed as an anti-submarine weapon. Her keel was laid on 4 April 1966 and she was launched 17 February 1968. After completion of her sea trials she was commissioned on 13 June 1969 under the command of CDR Bill Tally, and with the guidance of TMCS(SS) Ed Gibbons, who had also served on the ship’s namesake, USS Bergall (SS 320). In order to “match” the first Bergall’s Commissioning date, an ex- Bergall skipper, LCDR Phil Glennon, as the program planner, managed to get some missing engine room equipment “liberated” from a boat nearing completion in Portsmouth. With that, she became the 84th nuclear submarine to enter the Fleet and the 43rd attack type. Her assignment upon commissioning was to Submarine Development Group Two in Groton, Connecticut. This assignment was to fully test the Navy's newest all-purpose sonar, the AN/BQS-13. The Bergall was a streamlined, highly advanced, and maneuverable anti-submarine warfare platform which employed the best the industry could offer in three major areas. First, she was powered by a pressurized water nuclear reactor propulsion plant which provided reliability, high power, and the ability to operate independent of the outside atmosphere for extended periods. Second, extensive design changes to the STURGEON class sonar system had produced a second generation sonar complex which Bergall would test at sea for the first time. The new system was a key element of Bergall’s sophisticated electronic sensor suite, and added substantially to the formidable hunter-killer capability already provided in earlier class ships. Finally, Bergall carried the most advanced weapons available to the Submarine Force, including the SUBROC (nuclear-tipped and rocket-propelled torpedo) missile system which added a potent attack capability. The computers to support and direct these weapons were newly developed and extremely versatile, to complete the variety of tasks to which Bergall was assigned. Plank owner FTC(SS) Dick Fiske tells us, that in 1969: “The FT gang, Sam Abernathy, Al Yancey and I developed a method for testing the complete SUBROC firing circuity by installing Blanking Plugs in the Torpedo Tube Inner doors, and hooking up the X,Y, and Z cables to the SubRoc Test set. This enabled a water slug to be fired if all systems were go from the Firing Key on the MK 113 FCS through the SUBROC Test Set. When observed by an Engineer from Naval Underwater Systems Center (NUSC), he incorporated our procedure into an Maintenance Requirement Card, and the procedure became standard for SUBROC capable boats throughout the Navy. The extensive use of sound-isolating materials and great care in noise reduction of all moving parts gave Bergall an inherent silent quality and maximized performance of her advanced sonar system. She combined the endurance and environmental independence of nuclear power with deep submergence and high speed. Super-quiet, deep-diving, and swift, Bergall was also very lethal to hostile surface shipping. But she was especially suited as a "killer submarine" vitally concerned with denying the effectiveness of a hostile undersea fleet. Captain Tally recalls: “During the first four years of her service life, BERGALL was a dedicated development submarine, conducting numerous test and evaluation operations which resulted in advanced combat systems for the future submarine force. Construction at Electric Boat in Groton, CT had included installation of the first production AN/BQS-13 multipurpose sonar. Since this sonar would be the primary sensor for the 637 class submarines, BERGALL was assigned to Submarine Development Group TWO in New London for test and evaluation, and development of procedures and tactics. The BQS-13 sonar testing was highly successful and achieved all required objectives. In addition, concurrently with the testing and continuing as add-on tasks, development testing of many new sonar systems was conducted, including the following:” SD-301 sonar processor (which became BQR-20) DIMUS digital multi-beam sonar (which became BQR-23) BQH-4 towed array (which became TB-16) STASS submarine towed array sonar system LCDR Les Jacobi, the boat’s XO at the time, recalls: “As you may know, immediately after commissioning Bergall was assigned to Submarine Development Squadron 12. In large part this assignment was due to the fact the Bergall was outfitted with the first BQS-13 sonar system which needed to be technically and operationally certified as soon as feasible. The certification timeline was driven by a looming threat that our submarines were not going to be able to maintain a clear operational superiority over Soviet submarines coming off the building ways.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Silent Service: the Bergall's Dilemma Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Bergall Arrived at Pearl Harbor 13 August 1944
    USS Bergall (SS-320) Silent Service: The Bergall's Dilemma Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Bergall arrived at Pearl Harbor 13 August 1944. Operating out of Fremantle, Australia, the submarine made five war patrols between 8 September 1944 and 17 June 1945 in the South China Sea, Java Sea, Lombok Strait, and north of the Malay Barrier. During these patrols Bergall sank two merchantmen totaling 14,710 tons and one 740-ton frigate. USS Bergall is a Balao-class submarine and was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Bergall, a small fish of the New England coast. Her keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut. She was later sold to Turkey and operated as TCG Turgutreis (S 342) until scrapped some time in 1977. USS Bergall (SS-320), a Balao-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Bergall, a small fish of the New England coast. Her keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut. Wikipedia Length: 312′ Construction started: May 13, 1943 Launched: February 16, 1944 Beam: 27′ Ship class: Balao-class submarine Builder: General Dynamics Electric Boat Bergall was launched on 16 February 1944 sponsored by Mrs. J. A. Elkins, and commissioned on 12 June 1944 with Lieutenant Commander J. M. Hyde in command. Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Bergall arrived at Pearl Harbor 13 August 1944. Operating out of Fremantle, Australia, the submarine made five war patrols between 8 September 1944 and 17 June 1945 in the South China Sea, Java Sea, Lombok Strait, and north of the Malay Barrier.
    [Show full text]
  • Interview with George Marquis # VR2-A-L-2010-034 Interview # 1: August 5, 2010 Interviewer: Jerry Smith
    Interview with George Marquis # VR2-A-L-2010-034 Interview # 1: August 5, 2010 Interviewer: Jerry Smith The following material can be used for educational and other non-commercial purposes without the written permission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. “Fair use” criteria of Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 must be followed. These materials are not to be deposited in other repositories, nor used for resale or commercial purposes without the authorization from the Audio-Visual Curator at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701. Telephone (217) 785-7955 Note to the Reader: Readers of the oral history memoir should bear in mind that this is a transcript of the spoken word, and that the interviewer, interviewee and editor sought to preserve the informal, conversational style that is inherent in such historical sources. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is not responsible for the factual accuracy of the memoir, nor for the views expressed therein. We leave these for the reader to judge. Smith: My name is Jerry Smith. It is August the fifth, in Mattoon, Illinois, and I’m interviewing George Marquis. It’s my pleasure to do so. This is part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library’s Veterans Remember Oral History Project. Good morning, Mr. Marquis. Marquis: Good morning. Smith: Could you tell me when and where you were born? Marquis: Yes, I was born in Des Moines, Iowa, January 27, 1925. Smith: Did you grow up in Des Moines? Marquis: Well, a little town, it’s kind of a suburb—Mitchellville, Iowa—for the first twelve years of my life, and then we moved to Des Moines.
    [Show full text]
  • Tom Krauser, MM1(SS) B 72-74: the Association Reunion Because No One Initially Is It Spring Yet!!! I Hope the Volunteered to Host the Next Reunion
    HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!! VOL. 2020 #3 MARCH 2020 USS HENRY L. STIMSON ASSOCIATION SSBN655 NEWSLETTER Association Officers & Board of Directors 2018 - 2020 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER OUTGOING PRESIDENT Tom [Marie] Krauser Steve [Terry] Novic Nick [Linda] Nichols Ken [Diane] Meigs Ray [Rita] Kreul Other Positions 2018 - 2020 HISTORIAN / CUSTODIAN WEBMASTER / NEWSLETTER CHAPLAIN STOREKEEPER / SHIPS STORE Larry [Linda] Knutson Nick [Linda] Nichols Jake Morris Jim [Suzie] Weaver From the Association President - In the past we have come close to cancelling Tom Krauser, MM1(SS) B 72-74: the association reunion because no one initially Is it Spring yet!!! I hope the volunteered to host the next reunion. This is your ground hog is right this year and time to shine. winter is almost over. Marie and I If you have any questions or concerns for the went to Baton Rouge to see my board, please feel free to contact us so we can daughter Amy in January and I address them. worked on her ―Daddy Do‖ list for most of the time —————————————————————— I was there and still did not get it finished! Then REUNION CONTROL CENTER we went to Port Lavaca, TX to see my mother and 2020 Stimson Reunion family. The weather was fairly good (around 70 October 7-11, 2020 compared to upstate NY). Hotel: Holiday Inn Dick Young and the reunion committee have 1717 Airport Exchange Blvd. the 2020 reunion in Cincinnati Ohio in good shape Erlanger, KY 41018 and people are sending in their registrations. The reunion will be here before we know it! Time to Shipmates, start making plans to attend.
    [Show full text]
  • Volume 2018 $6.00
    Volume 2018 1st Quarter American $6.00 Submariner Less we forget USS Scorpion SSN-589. She and our shipmates entered Eternal Patrol on May 22, 1968. There will be more coverage in Volume 2, later this year. Download your American Submariner Electronically - Same great magazine, available earlier. Send an E-mail to [email protected] requesting the change. ISBN LIST 978-0-9896015-0-4 AMERICAN SUBMARINER Page 2 - American Submariner Volume 2018 - Issue 1 Page 3 AMERICAN Table of Contents SUBMARINER Page Number Article This Official Magazine of the United 3 Table of Contents, Deadlines for Submission States Submarine Veterans Inc. is published quarterly by USSVI. 4 USSVI National Officers United States Submarine Veterans Inc. 5 “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” – book proceeds all to charity is a non-profit 501 (C) (19) corporation 6 Selected USSVI . Contacts and Committees in the State of Connecticut. 6 Veterans Affairs Service Officer Printing and Mailing: A. J. Bart of Dallas, Texas. 8 USSVI Regions and Districts 9 USSVI Purpose National Editor 9 A Message from the Chaplain Chuck Emmett 10 Boat Reunions 7011 W. Risner Rd. 11 “How I See It” – message from the editor Glendale, AZ 85308 12 Letters-to-the-Editor (623) 455-8999 15 “Lest We Forget” – shipmates departed on Eternal Patrol [email protected] 20-21 Centerfold – 2018 Cruise/Convention Assistant Editor 22 New USSVI Members Bob Farris 24-25 Boat Sponsorship Program (BSP) (315) 529-97561 27 “From Sea-to-Shining-Sea” – Base Information [email protected], 28 Forever on Eternal Patrol – boats that shall never return 30 7Assoc.
    [Show full text]
  • Vice Admiral Marmaduke G. Bayne US Navy
    Oral History Vice Admiral Marmaduke G. Bayne U.S. Navy (Retired) Conducted by David F. Winkler, Ph.D. Naval Historical Foundation 16 July 1998 26 August 1998 Naval Historical Foundation Washington, DC 2000 Introduction I first contacted Vice Admiral Bayne in 1996, it was in relation to another series of interviews I had intended to conduct with Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth. Bayne had served as Korth’s Executive Assistant and thus could provide an overview of the issues. He invited me to Irvington and was gracious with his time, providing me with good background material. At that time it became obvious that Bayne would be a good interview subject, however, he politely declined. Unfortunately, Korth fell ill and subsequently passed away so the planned interviews were never conducted. However, Bayne had a change of heart and agreed to a biographical interview that included the period that he served as Korth’s EA. Besides serving as a SecNav EA, Vice Admiral Bayne’s career is significant as he served in the Submarine Service during a period of transformation from WWII diesel boats to a force including nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. In his interviews, Bayne details a career serving as a junior officer on a Fleet Boat in the Western Pacific battling the Japanese Empire to command of a missile boat flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea in the late 1960s. In addition, he served in several political-military posts, with his most important being Commander, Middle East Force. As COMIDEASTFOR, Bayne negotiated with the Bahraini government for an American naval shore presence there that continues to the present.
    [Show full text]
  • Eternal Patrol
    AMERICAN SUBMARINER2019 • Second Quarter • $6.00 LEST WE FORGET 10 APRIL 1963 22 MAY 1968 || 1 Second Quarter 2019 THE 2019 USSVI SUBMARINE CALENDAR 2019 United States Submarine Calendar UNITED STATES SUBMARINES Submarine Squadrons of the Atlantic Fleet Plan your next reunion in USS Nautilus become an important (SSN 571), national the firsthistoric nuclear landmark vessel, anchoring was a true a trailblazerpopular East and Coast record-breaker, submarine museum.serving the None Navy of 25 the years Force’s under “firsts,” COMSUBLANT however, hasbefore had retiring more impact to USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) than the truly pioneering initial message sent by this very boat to COMSUBLANT in January of 1955: “UNDERWAY ON NUCLEAR POWER.” NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS! It is our purpose to perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifi ce be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution. COMSUBLANT Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT) is the Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet type commander under the United States Fleet Forces Command. The principal responsibility is to operate, maintain, train, and equip submarines. SUBMARINE REUNION PACKAGE COMSUBLANT also has additional duties as commander of NATO’s Allied Submarine Command and also Commander, • Full run of USS Razorback Naval Submarine Forces. Have your next reunion at USS • Experienced sub vets on-hand Dedicated to all U.S. submariners who manned January 2019 Razorback (SS-394), a 90-percent (Five Submarines and 318 men lost) • Group photo our U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • The Silent Sentinel, October 2012 Page 1 American Submariners Inc
    The Silent Sentinel, October 2012 Page 1 American Submariners Inc. Non-Profit Org. 4370 Twain Ave. U.S. Postage Paid San Diego, CA 92120-3404 Permit No. 445 Chula Vista, CA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED The Silent Sentinel OCTOBER 2012 Our Creed and Purpose To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds, and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution. In addition to perpetuating the memory of departed shipmates, we shall provide a way for all Submariners to gather for the mutual benefit and enjoyment. Our common heritage as Submariners shall be Strengthened by camaraderie. We support a strong U.S. Submarine Force. The organization will engage in various projects and deeds that will bring about the perpetual remembrance of those shipmates who have given the supreme sacrifice. The organization will also endeavor to educate all third parties it comes in contact with about the services our submarine brothers performed and how their sacrifices made possible the freedom and lifestyle we enjoy today. Gala Election Issue! The major players in this November’s election are asking us to answer the questions: Is the nation better off now than it was a few years ago and is it currently on the right path? And answer them we must! Nonetheless, we are obligated to first do our research. We should not deceive ourselves into believing that the future decisions or worldview of a candidate will be any different than his or her past behavior suggests.
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 • Third Quarter • $6.00
    2019 • Third Quarter • $6.00 | 1 Third Quarter 2019 Indian River Colony Club “The Place Patriots Call Home” Plan your next reunion in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS! SUBMARINE• Full REUNIONrun of USS Razorback PACKAGE Have your next reunion at USS 55+ Military Community • Experienced sub vets on-hand Razorback (SS-394), a 90-percent • Group photo • 2-4 BR Single Family Homes operational sub maintained by • Hospitality space at museum Interested? Learn more! Join a resident host to play • Extensive Maintenance Program vets like you. FULL RUN of the • Engine lighting ceremony golf or tennis, dine in the At Ease Club, & tour the • Private Par 72 Golf Course boat and assistance from our community! • Free reunion planning assistance • Your first year of golf is included experienced reunion team! • Gorgeous views of the Arkansas River with home purchase; free golf • Access to Hoga, a tugboat from Pearl Harbor 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS LET US HOST YOUR lessons with Pro. Florida has no state income tax • Planning spouse outings around town per person, transportation not or estate tax. • Assistance with caterers and group dining GetAway! included NEXT• Planning REUNION assistance with entertainment Ask about our Military 877-490-6787 Reservations include a full, hot breakfast buffet Discount! www.ColonyClub.com 3 blocks from AR Inland Maritime Museum Indian River Colony Club · 1936 Freedom Drive · Viera, FL 32940 · [email protected] Two ballrooms divisible by seven sections Six breakout rooms Two Hospitality Suites 220 spacious newly renovated guestrooms Your Reunion Team Complimentary airport/downtown shuttle Jim Gates (USS James K. Polk); Complimentary shuttle to & from maritime museum Camille Smith; Myna Miller; Greg Complimentary parking Zonner (USS Von Steuben); Joe Mathis Outdoor Pool (USS Jefferson City) ON THE COVER 2 award winning restaurants & lounges on site 2019 • Third Quarter • $6.00 The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) underway off the coast of Southern California.
    [Show full text]
  • SECTION X U.S.S. TANG (SS306) Loss in Action F Or Mosa Strait 24
    TANG (SS306) CONFIDENTIAL SECTION X U.S.S. TANG (SS306) Loss in Ac tion F or mosa Strait 24 October 1944 Class ...................................................................... SS285 Builder ................. ................... U.S. Navy Ya rd, Mar e Is la:-id Commissioned ............. ................................ November 1943 Length (Overall) .......... .. ................................... 311 ft. 8 in. Beam (Extr eme) ........................................... 27 ft. 3-1/4 in. Submer gence Depth (Designed Maximum) (Axis) ............. 400 ft . Displacements Standard ......................................... ........ 1525 tons Emer gency Diving Tr im..... ........................ 1956 tons Submer ged ............................................... 2408 tons Dr aft (Mean, Emergency Diving T r im).................... 16 ft. 2 in. Type of Propulsion..... ............ Diesel Electric Reduction Dr ive Main Engines (4) ...................... Fair banks- Mor se 38-D -8- 1/8 Main Motors (4) and Generator s (4) ................. ....... Elliott Co. References: (a) C.O. TANG conf. ltr. SS306/ A- 16- 3 of 10 September 1945 (Report of War Patrol Number Five and Loss of Vessel). (b) BuMed conf. ltr. BLK:II, Ser ial No . 0356 of 29 July 1946 (Submar ine Escape in World War II). (c) Interviews with Various TANG Survivor s by Cdr. r. F . Duff, (MC), USNR. Photograph No. 10- 1 (Torpedoing of U-977 - Associated P r ess) anl 10 - 2. PLATE X CON~IDENTIAL - 109- TANG {SS306) CONFIDENTIAL 10-1. On 24 October 1944, during her filth war patr ol, TANG was sunk in Formosa Strait as a result of the malfunctioning of one of her own torpedoes which made a circular run and returned to strike the hull abreast the after torpedo room.1 The resulting detonation caused the ship to plunge by the stern within a few seconds.
    [Show full text]
  • U.S. Navy Submarine USS Bugara (SS-331) Early History the Chinese Crew Was Grateful to Be Rescued, Having Had Two of Their Crewmen U.S
    U.S. Navy Submarine USS Bugara (SS-331) Early History The Chinese crew was grateful to be rescued, having had two of their crewmen U.S. Navy submarine Bugara (SS-331), already killed by the pirates. The pirates were was named for a saltwater fish species hunted down and destroyed, along with the found off the coast of California. Its keel Japanese schooner. When the war ended was laid down on October 21, 1943, at during its third patrol, Bugara was ordered to the Electric Boat Company in Groton, Fremantle, Australia, where the crew got a Connecticut. The Balao -class submarine short period of leave. USS Bugara (SS-331) was launched on July 2, 1944, received three battle stars for its service in Courtesy: Robert Schwemmer Maritime Library sponsored by Mrs. Anna Perry, wife of World War II and Commander Arnold Schade Captain Lyman Perry, who served as was awarded the Bronze Star medal. USS Bugara (SS-331) being launched on July 2, 1944 at the Electric Boat Company in aide to the Secretary of the Navy. Groton, Connecticut. Commissioned on November 15, 1944, USS Bugara (SS-331) - World War II Commander Arnold Schade served as Nationality: American the first commanding officer of USS Class: Balao diesel-electric submarine Bugara. The submarine departed for the Owner: U.S. Navy Pacific Ocean on December 25. Hull Material: Steel In February 1945, Bugara commenced Propulsion: Four each General Motors war patrols in the Java, Flores and South Model 16-A,278 V16 die sel engines driving China seas, and the Gulf of Siam.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 • Third Quarter • $6.00
    2020 • Third Quarter • $6.00 Third Quarter 2020 | American Submariner | 1 You served your country with honor and loyalty. Now, let us serve you. Asbestos widely used throughout submarines endangered everyone aboard. As crew members spent long periods confined in the vessel, asbestos fibers re-circulated throughout the ship, significantly increasing every crew members’ risk of deadly Mesothelioma. At Waters Kraus & Paul, our lawyers have represented veterans for over 20 years. We have the research to identify where your exposure to asbestos occurred. Our team is dedicated to helping submariner vets and their families receive immediate help and compensation. Call us at 800-226-9880 to learn more. Helping Veterans for Over 20 Years Waters Kraus & Paul: 800-226-9880 222 N Pacific Coast Highway Suite 1900 El Segundo, California 90245 C. Andrew Waters is the attorney responsible for this advertisement Los Angeles | Dallas | Baton Rouge | Moline (by appt.) | waterskrauspaul.com 2 | American Submariner | Third Quarter 2020 Third Quarter 2020 | American Submariner | 3 AMERICAN SUBMARINER THE The Official Magazine of the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. is published quarterly VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE by USSVI. United States Submarine Veterans Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(19) corporation in the State Wayne Standerfer of Connecticut. Contents National Commander NATIONAL OFFICE Fred Borgmann POB 3870 Silverdale, WA 98383 (877) 542-DIVE 8 USSVI Charitable Foundation Quarterly Report USSVI COMMITTEES Boat Model Giveaway Winner Announced Shipmates, MEMBERSHIP Anyone of us that has been a member of USSVI for any length of time recognizes Steve Bell, NJVC 11 USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-795): that our bases are where almost everything in USSVI starts, stalls or stops.
    [Show full text]
  • Chronology of Naval Accidents 1945 to 1988
    Chronology of Naval Accidents 1945 to 1988 This file is copyright to "Neptune Paper No. 3: Naval Accidents 1945-1988" a USA Compilation which we acknowledge fully, and moreover appreciate as an historic document. The following is an extract from their excellent file which has been reprocessed to include:- a. Correction of any typing errors. b. Inclusion of additional data. c. Conversion of date presentations from US to English. d. Changes in spelling from US to English. e. Changes in grammer from US to English. f. Ship type and classes added. At no stage was it intended to alter the purport of the original document which for US surfers remain as scripted in the said Neptune Paper 3. All we set out to do was to make the document easier to be read by an English person without altering the original historic value which in common with all, we value and learn from. Thank you. Serial Date Description of Accident Type of vessel No. 1 01/Feb/45 In February the USS Washington (BB-56) and USS Indiana (BB- BB=Battleship 58) collide in the Pacific. 2 08/Feb/45 A U.S. Navy minesweeper sinks after colliding with a U.S. destroyer off Boston Harbour, Massachusetts. 3 17/Mar/45 A new submarine floods and sinks after a worker opens a torpedo tube at the Boston Navy Yard. 4 09/Apr/45 A U.S. Liberty ship loaded with aerial bombs explodes, setting three merchant ships afire and causing many casualties in Bari harbour, Italy. 5 09/Apr/45 The Allied tanker Nashbulkcollides with the U.S.
    [Show full text]