ALL CLEAR is the award winning quarterly publication of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) Tarheel Base, with input from and shared with all other First Quarter 2017 USSVI bases in North Carolina – the NC Subvets. USSVI 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 Constitu- tion. 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. Newsletter Editor Please feel free to submit inputs E. Dale “Moe” Moses anytime. A formal request for 14826 Ashlight Dr. inputs is typically sent out a Charlotte, NC 28278 couple of weeks in advance of Phone: 704-248-7610 the next issue deadline of. [email protected] March 15, 2017 2012 National Winner Newsletter of the Year USSVI Website NC Subvets Website Lost Submarines—First Quarter with the loss of 46 men while on her 2nd war patrol in the Gulf of Panama, 14 miles January west of San Jose Light. She was rammed USS Scorpion (SS-278) by the USS Sturdy (PC-460) and sunk within seconds. The CO, XO and one Lost sometime after January lookout on the bridge were the only survi- 5, 1944 with the loss of 76 vors. men while on her 4th war pa- trol in the Yellow Sea off Chi- February na due to unknown causes. It is assumed USS Barbel (SS-316) she was sunk by a mine. Lost on February 4, 1945 with USS Argonaut (SS-166) the loss of 81 men while on Lost on January 10, 1943 with her 4th war patrol during a the loss of 102 men while on Japanese air attack near the southern en- her 3rd war patrol southwest trance to the Palawan Passage. of New Britain. While attack- USS Shark I (SS-174) ing a convoy, she torpedoed a Japanese destroyer who along with two other de- Lost on February 11, 1942 stroyers depth charged her. As she tried with the loss of 59 men on her to surface, the destroyers sunk her by gun 1st war patrol after receiving fire. orders to proceed to Makassar Strait via the north coast of Celebes. USS Swordfish (SS-193) Shark was the 1st US submarine sunk by Lost on January 12, 1945 with enemy surface craft in the Pacific. the loss of 89 men while on USS Amberjack (SS-219) her 13th war patrol by a possi- ble Japanese surface attack or mine Lost on February 16, 1943 somewhere near Okinawa. with the loss of 72 men while on her 3rd war patrol when USS S-36 (SS-141) she was attacked by a Japa- Lost on January 20, 1942 nese patrol plane and surface craft off Ra- while on her 2nd war patrol baul in the Solomon Sea. when she ran aground on the USS Grayback (SS-208) Taka Bakang Reef in the Ma- kassar Strait, east of Borneo and radioed Lost on February 26, 1944 with for help. The entire crew was rescued by the loss of 80 men while on a Dutch launch boat after she was scut- her 10th war patrol when she tled. was attacked by Japanese air and surface craft off Okinawa. USS S-26 (SS-131) Lost on January 24, 1942 USS Trout (SS-202) the loss of 74 men while on her 6th war Lost on February 29, 1944 patrol when she was sunk during a fight with the loss of 81 men on her with three Japanese destroyers north of 11th war patrol during a Japa- the Admiralty Islands, which are north of nese surface attack southeast of Okinawa New Guinea. in the Philippine Sea. USS Kete (SS-369) March Lost on March 20, 1945 with the loss of 87 men at the end USS Perch (SS-176) of her 2nd war patrol between Okinawa Lost on March 3, 1942 with no and Midway, cause unknown. May have immediate loss of life while on been sunk by a Japanese submarine that her 1st war patrol. After two was subsequently lost. severe depth chargings in less than 200 USS F-4 (SS-23) feet of water by three Japanese destroy- ers, the crew abandoned ship and scuttled Lost on March 25, 1915 with her. Of the 59 men taken prisoner, 6 men the loss of 21 men after she died as POWs, and 53 survived the war. foundered 1.5 miles off of Hon- Her wreckage has been located off the olulu. Acid corrosion in the bat- coast of Java. tery tank let seawater into the battery compartment, causing loss of control. F-4 USS Grampus (SS-207) was the first commissioned U.S. subma- Lost on March 5, 1943 with rine to be lost at sea. She was raised in the loss of 71 men while on August 1915. her 6th war patrol. She was USS Tullibee (SS-284) lost after engaging two Japa- nese Destroyers in Vella Gulf near the Sol- Lost on March 26, 1944 with omon Islands. the loss of 79 men while on her 4th war patrol. It's be- USS H-1 (SS-28) lieved she was a victim of a Lost on March 12, 1920 with circular run by one of her own torpedoes the loss of 4 men as they north of Palau. The lookout was the only tried to swim to shore after survivor and he survived the war as a grounding on a shoal off Santa Margarita Japanese prisoner. Island, off the coast of Baja California, USS Trigger (SS-237) Mexico. Vestal (AR-4) pulled her off the rocks on the morning of March 24th, only Lost on March 28, 1945 with to have her sink 45 minutes later in some the loss of 89 men while on 50 feet of water. her 12th war patrol. She was lost during a combined attack USS Triton (SS-201) by Japanese antisubmarine vessels and Lost on March 15, 1943 with aircraft in the East China Sea. The “New” look of the “All Clear” from the The “All Clear” Piping Tab: Engineroom Upper Level Lost Boats for the first quarter……………….…...2 Southeast Regional Director —Steve Bell….,,....5 Hey Shipmates, District Commander— David Campbell…….…...6 I believe that people get tired of the same old National Chaplin— “Butterbean” Dixon ………….8 s….stuff! Because I know I do. So, I thought I’d NC SubVets/Carolina Piedmont Cmdr…………..9 take advantage of this fancy publishing program USS Asheville Base Commander………………10 and change things around just a little. Albemarle Sound...............................................11 Costal Carolina……..............................…..…....11 I’m still learning all the “bells and whistles” of it, Nat Greene Base Commander………………….12 but I’ve played with it before and thought “this Sailor of the Year……………...………………….13 Nuke needs requal training; so there ya’ are. Member Birthdays……………………………......14 I hate preaching every time, but this is your New Members………………………………...…..15 newsletter. I know you can at least type a few 52 for Freedom……….………………………......16 words at a time, so quit telling those “sea stories” Eight Bells..........................................................16 and write them down, okay type them, but I will USS Asheville Base Happenings……………….17 take written ones too, and then I’ll do the typing. Carolina Piedmont Happenings.........................18 Don’t let “your” history be lost. The history of the A Few Facts and Some News…………..……....19 Holland Club Members…………………...……...20 boat will be written somewhere, but your personal SS Warrimoo……………………………………...21 experiences may not be. Write them down, be- The “Boats”..……………………………...……….22 cause we are not going to be here to tell those NC SubVets Parades and Events…………........23 stories forever. Hampton Roads Submarine Ball........................24 If you see a mistake or something you want to Southeastern Regional Conference...................26 comment on, tell me. Okay, I hope you enjoy the Moonshine Mountain..........................................28 new look— Moe(SS) SubNet................................................................29 Eternal Patrol Notices.........................................30 P.S.—I’m experimenting with FONTs, SIZES, and COLORS, so please tell me what pages you find A other BS scattered about .............Everywhere the most “readable”.—Moe(SS) The “All Clear” is the Quarterly Newsletter of the North Carolina Submarine Veterans Newsletter Editor: Ellis Dale “Moe” Moses Your Sea Stories and 14826 Ashlight Dr. Input are always Charlotte, NC 28278 WELCOME!! Phone: 704-248-7610 E-mail: [email protected] Southeast Regional Director — Steve Bell Well, spring is final- well. I plan to bring some of my family with me (children and grandchildren) so they can enjoy it at ly here. Could have a reasonable rate. Oh yeah, I will bring my wife fooled me. Seems most too. of winter felt like spring and now spring is trying to act like winter. Maybe I am finally getting somewhat comfortable in my there is a message in that. I cannot figure it out. new position, but also realize that I have much to learn. In any case, I still feel that my primary duty As I write this we are shortly away from making is to serve our membership.