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The Deck Log THE DECK LOG USSVI Central Texas Base MARCH 2020 USSVI Creed Section 1: 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 may be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. And to pledge loyalty and patri- otism to the United States of America and its Constitution. Camaraderie Section 2: In addition to perpetuating the memory of departed shipmates, USSVI shall provide a way for all Submariners to gather for our mutual benefit and enjoyment. The common heritage as Submariners is strengthened by camaraderie. The USSVI supports a strong United States Sub- marine Force. Perpetual Remembrance Section 3: The organization engages in various projects and deeds that bring about the perpetual remembrance of those shipmates who have given the supreme sacrifice. USSVI also endeavors to educate all third parties it comes in contact with about the services United States submariners performed and how the sacrifices of lost shipmates made possible the freedom and lifestyle Ameri- cans enjoy today March 2020 Page 1 Table of Contents USSVI National Commander ============================= Wayne Standerfer 972-298-8139 [email protected] Creed ---------------------------------------- 1 USSVI National Senior Vice-Commander Table of Contents ------------------------- 2 Points of Contact -------------------------- 2 Jon Jacques 615-893-7800 [email protected] Publication, Web Site, Base Mtg ------ 2 USSVI Central Regional District Commander Links------------------------------------------ 3 Tom Williams 512-632-9439 [email protected] Silent Running ----------------------------- 4 27MC Base Announcements ---------- 5 USSVI Central District 4 Commander Base Commander’s Report --------- 5 Bill Scott 512-826-8876 [email protected] Meeting Minutes------------------------ 6 Central Texas Base Officers Sailing List ------------------------------- 7 Commander Rick Mitchell 512-639-0035 [email protected] Lone Star Sub Vet Round Up ------- 7 Vice-Commander Gene Hall 512-864-2860 [email protected] Chaplain’s Corner---------------------- 8 Yeoman Frank Abernathy 512-426-3427 [email protected] Base Treasurer’s Report ------------- 9 Chief of the Boat Bill Scott 512-826-8876 [email protected] Storekeeper Corner ------------------- 9 Treasurer Joe Keller 512-626-3202 [email protected] Birthdays ------------------------------- 10 Base Support Appointments Membership --------------------------- 10 Chaplain - Bob Steinmann 512-255-5250 [email protected] Binnacle List--------------------------- 10 Memorial - Ray Wilgeroth, Sr 512-218-4077 [email protected] Kap(SS)4Kid(SS) -------------------- 10 Storekeeper - David Paulson 512-940-1112 [email protected] Calendar of Events ------------------ 10 Membership - Chuck Malone 512-694-5294 [email protected] Underseas Warfare News ------------ 11 Newsletter Editor - Bill Scott 512-826-8876 [email protected] USSVI Official Business News ------ 23 Webmaster - Chuck Malone 512-694-5294 [email protected] History ------------------------------------- 25 Parade Chairman - Tom Sprague 858-755-6071 [email protected] Thoughts ---------------------------------- 26 K4K Chairman - Shawn O’Shea 702-682-9170 [email protected] Once Upon A Time --------------------- 27 Fundraising- Don Atkins 512-508-1997 [email protected] Sea Stories ------------------------------- 28 ============================= Editor’s Desk The Deck Log is a monthly publication of the Central Texas Base, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. It is delivered via email in Mi- crosoft Publisher PDF format to the Base Mem- bership. A copy is printed and mailed via USPS to those shipmates not having email. Deck Log Editor Harold W (Bill) Scott, STSCS (SS) USN Ret. Holland Club, Life Member USSVI Central District 4 Commander SS-242, SSN-612, SSN-595, SSN-596 [email protected] 512-826-8876 Web Site: https://ussvicentraltexasbase.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ussvicentraltexas/ Base Meetings - Base meetings are held on the third Wednes- day of the month at M/SGT Ben D Snowden VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College St, Georgetown, TX 78626. We hold a quarterly social in lieu of a Base Meeting in March, June, September and December. March 2020 Page 2 National Information Sources A listing of Internet information addresses of the various organizations as places to obtain information on national items of interest. Shipmates, you are invited to add to the list (just let me know via email of any you use), so over time it would become more comprehensive. https://www.ussvi.org/home.asp http://www.ussvi.org/base/CentralTexas.asp http://www.csp.navy.mil/ http://www.navytimes.com/ http://www.navy.mil/swf/index.asp http://www.military.com/ http://www.med.navy.mil/pages/default.aspx http://www.fra.org/ http://defensetech.org/ http://www.subvetstore.com/index.php http://www.subforce.navy.mil/ http://www.vfw.org/ www.navyleagueaustin.org www.navyleague.org http://www.usni.org/ http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/n87/n77.html www.military.com/military-report/ www.moaa.org www.shiftcolors.navy.mil http://www.va.gov/ http://www.submarinesailor.com http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/Pages/default.aspx http://isausa.org/ WWW.DESIGNED4SUBMARINERS.COM http://www.dfas.mil/ http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ http://www.ausn.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ussvicentraltexas/ March 2020 Page 3 TOLLING OF THE BOATS – MARCH “I can assure you that they went down fighting and that their brothers who survived them took a grim toll of our savage enemy to avenge their deaths.” Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, USN USS Perch (SS-176) USS Kete (SS-369) Lost on March 3,1942 near Java with no immediate loss of life, Lost on March 20, 1945 with the loss of 87 officers and men at the while on her 1st war patrol. She survived 2 severe depth charg- end of her 2nd war patrol. Probably sunk near Okinawa, by a Japa- ings in less than 200 feet of water by 3 Japanese destroyers. The nese submarine that itself was subsequently lost. crew abandoned ship and scuttled her. Of the 61 officers and men taken prisoner, 55 survived the war and six died as POWs. USS Grampus (SS-207) USS F-4 (SS-23) Lost on March 5, 1943 with the loss of 71 officers and men, on her Lost on March 25, 1915 with the lost of 21 men. She foundered 1.5 6th war patrol. She was lost in Vella Gulf, sunk after engaging 2 miles off of Honolulu when acid corrosion of the lead lining of the Japanese Destroyers. In company with USS Grayback, Grampus battery tank let seawater into the battery compartment, causing loss departed Brisbane, Australia on her 6th war patrol from which she of control. She was raised in August 1915. failed to return, the manner of her loss still remains a mystery today. USS H-1 (SS-28) USS Tullibee (SS-284) Lost on March 12, 1920 with the loss of 4 men as they tried to Lost on March 26, 1944 with the loss of 79 officers and men, on her swim to shore after grounding on a shoal off Santa Margarita 4th war patrol. It's believed she was a victim of a circular run by one Island, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. Vestal (AR-4), of her own torpedoes. The lookout was the only survivor and he pulled H-1 off the rocks in the morning of 24 March, only to have survived the war as a Japanese prisoner. her sink 45 minutes later in some 50 feet of water. She was originally named the USS Seawolf before becoming H-1. USS Triton (SS-201) USS Trigger (SS-237) Lost on March 15, 1943 with the loss of 74 men. She was sunk Lost on March 26, 1945 with the loss of 89 officers and men, on her north of the Admiralty Islands during a fight with 3 Japanese 12th war patrol. She was lost during a combined attack by Japa- Destroyers. Triton was the 1st boat to engage the enemy in nese antisubmarine vessels and aircraft. Trigger ranked 7th in total December 1941 off Wake Island, sinking 9 ships, 1 submarine tonnage sunk and tied for 8th in number of ships sunk. and a destroyer. We Remember For those who gave their lives in the defense of our country We Remember March 2020 Page 4 Happy March Everyone! March marks the beginning one of my personal favorite seasons, it seems to signal the re- newing of things and just a general refreshing spirit, the warming and brightness after what some say is gloomy cold Winter weather. Spring is where we start to see warmer weather and longer days and look forward to things to come. Now don’t get me wrong, I personally enjoy all weather after being submerged for almost 10 complete years of my life, I just gener- ally believe that all weather is good. Nothing wrong with hydraulic oil, amine and inboard venting of Sanitary tanks, but…… Emily Dickinson also writes: “March is the month of ex- pectation, the things we do not know, the persons of prognostication, are coming now….” I believe she is right. We have lots of things to be in expectation about, we however though do not need to depend on persons of prognostication (prophesying future events) as we have many events already set and planned over the next few months. I hope that there are some that will peak your interest and you put one or more on your calendar and come on out and join us. First up on our Calendar on March 21st we will be holding our quarterly “Friends and Family Social” and the location this time will be Last Stand Brewing Company with BBQ provided by Gabricks BBQ. This is in a completely different area, Dripping Springs, than we normally meet but well worth the short drive. The place is owned by a Submariner who we hope is likely to be one of our newest members real soon.
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