OUR CREED: To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of 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. UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS INCORPORTATED PALMETTO BASE NEWSLETTER November 2011 1 Picture of the Month………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Members…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Honorary Members……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Meeting Attendees………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….6 Old Business….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 New Business…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Good of the Order……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Base Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Birthdays……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Welcome…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Binnacle List………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Quote of the Month.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Robert Gibbs’ Memorial Restoration….…………………..…………………………………………………………………9 Dates in American Naval History………………………………………………………………………………………………16 Dates in U.S. Submarine History………………………………………………………………………………………………22 Traditions of the Naval Service………………………………………………………………………………………………..43 Monthly Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………46 Lost Boats...................................................................................................................................47 Advertising Partners...................................................................................................................52 2 3 Photo of the Reserve fleet at Mare Island, circa Jan 1946. There are 52 submarines and 4 Sub Tenders in this photo. Whether coincidental or on purpose, the number of boats in the photo is the same as that which were lost in WW II. From back to front and left to right, first group of 12 boats: Sandlance (SS 381) , Tunny (SS 282) , Aspro (SS 309), Lionfish (SS 298), Guvania (SS 362), Sunfish (SS 281), Macabi (SS 375), Gurnard (SS 254), Pampanito (SS 383), Mingo (SS 261), Guitarro (SS 363) and Bashaw (SS 241) From back to front and left to right, second group of 12 boats: Sealion (SS 315), Hammerhead (SS 364), Bream (SS 243), Seahorse (SS 304), Tinosa (SS 283), Pintado (SS 387), Mapiro (SS 376), Pipefish (SS 388), Moray (SS 300), Batfish (SS 310), Hackleback (SS 295) and Bluegill (SS 242) From back to front and left to right, third group of 12 boats: Hawkbill (SS 366), Menhaden (SS 377), Perch (SS 313), Loggerhead (SS 374), Barbero (SS 317), Baya (SS 318), Hardhead (SS 365), Spadefish (SS 411), Springer (SS 414), Devilfish (SS 292), Kraken (SS 370) and Dragonet (SS 293) From back to front and left to right, fourth group of 12 boats: Lamprey (SS 372), Piranha (SS 389), Manta (SS 299), Pargo (SS 264), Rancador (SS 301), Archerfish (SS 311), Mero (SS 378), Sawfish (SS 276), Spot (SS 413), Lizardfish (SS 373), Jallao (SS 368) and Icefish (SS 367) From back to front and left to right, last group of 4 boats: Steelhead (SS 280), Puffer (SS 268), Stickleback (SS 415) and Trepang (SS 412) From back to front, Submarine Tenders group of 4 ships: Pelias (AS 14), Aegir (AS 23), Euryale (AS 22) and Griffin (AS 13) Source: http://navsource.org/ 4 Brian Steffen Vice CDR : D. W. Eggleston Events Chair : Allen “Buzz” Danielson Jr. VCDR : Randy Browning Fundraising Chair : Jim Null Secretary : George “Scram” Kokolis Liaison : D. W. Eggleston Treasurer : J. P. Watson Committee Chair : Tom O’Brien Chaplain : Bob Miller Ship’s Photographer : Jim Null Chief of the Boat : Jim “Snake” Stark Bereavement Chair : Randy Browning Webmaster : Mark Basnight Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Chair : Don Van Borsch Storekeeper : Brian Steffen Newsletter Editor : Randy Browning Milt Berkey Michael House Tom Paige Steven Black Fernando Iglesias Larry Peay David Castro John Jeffries Tommy Richardson James L. Charbonneau Kenneth Johnson Ted R. Schneeberg Tracy R. Charbonneau Charlie Kerr James P. Scott Lonnie Franklin James N. Kirby Vince Seay Ronald Friend Arnold Kirk Leonard M. Snell Ken Fuhr Ross Kline John Solis Julian Galloway John J. Krause L. E. Spradlin Joseph E. Gawronski Harold R. Lane Jerry Stout Joseph L. Geiger William M. Lindler Thomas N. Thompson Glenn E. Harris Eddie McVicker Jeffro M. Wagner Stoney Hilton Mark Morgan Medal of Honor Recipient, Holland Club, Plankowner, Past District Commander, Past Base Commander, Past Vice Commander, Past Junior Vice Commander, Past Secretary, Past Treasurer, Past Chaplain, Palmetto Base Hall of Fame, Palmetto Silver Star Award Judy Cline Charlie MacKenzie 5 Milt Berkey Tom Paige D. W. Eggleston Larry Peay Ken Fuhr Jim “Snake” Stark Ross Kline Brian Steffen George “Scram” Kokolis Thomas N. Thompson Bob Miller Don Van Borsch Tom O’Brien Jeffro M. Wagner • Call to Order at 1900 hours by Commander Brian Steffen . • Invocation was given by the Base Chaplain Bob Miller. • Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commander Brian Steffen . • The Tolling of the Boats was led by Vice Commander D. W. Eggleston with Jim “Snake” Stark tolling the bell. • Member Introduction – 14 members were present. • Base Secretary’s Report – Motion to accept minutes as written was accepted. • Treasurer’s Report – $5,444.00 (Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS): unsure, Float fund: $1,306.00, Operating Fund $338.00) was accepted. • Cob informed the members that; o we have a table at the Jamil Temple Gun Show on November 12th and 13th and volunteers will be needed to man the booth Saturday hours are 9-5, Sunday is 10-4 (2 shifts per day, 2 people per shift). Further information will be disseminated o he has the float stuff but will be unable to participate in either parade. o he is looking for people to put the float together on his trailer and take the trailer to the parades. 6 o Jim Null’s shoulder surgery status remains a mystery o He has been working with Lonnie and Randy in regards to the Gibbs memorial restoration. The chain has been ordered, measurements have been taken, and the bronze stock will be ordered soon. We are looking for a small American flag to place on the memorial about the size of a playing card so that everything looks in order and proportional. • Base Commander informed the members: o money thresholds have changed for the VA, so you may have a co-pay, check into it o Veterans Day approaches, Sam’s Club is giving vets free canes, read the email about other veteran promotions o if members would like a ride to the meetings, this can be easily arranged o veterans should get a flag on their coffin-the government sends a flag gratis to the post office for the funeral home to pick up o Calendars are available for purchase, Cold War Subs o The USSVI national meeting will be in Norfolk this year o The Columbia Veteran’s Day parade is at 1050, Lexington is at 3pm • Base Commander and COB informed the members that Social Security gives you extra money for being a veteran, so check it out • Base Commander informed the members o Don’t give your original DD214 to anyone, Just make a copy o August had 10, September had 16 reported Army suicides, help veterans that are having trouble assimilating • Ken Fuhr tells us of a great deer meat deal from Country Lind Processing Meeting adJourned . Benediction was given by Base Chaplain Bob Miller. Base Commander won the Depth Charge, $62.00. 7 Commander : Brian Steffen (803) 897-2480 [email protected] Vice Commander : D.W. Eggleston (803) 932-9390 [email protected] Junior Vice CDR .: Randy Browning (803) 808-7065 [email protected] Secretary : George Kokolis (803) 460-5882 [email protected] Treasurer : J. P. Watson (803) 361-4193 [email protected] COB: Jim Stark (803) 957-7153 [email protected] Chaplain : Bob Miller (803) 603-0538 [email protected] Bereavement: Randy Browning (803) 808-7065 [email protected] Holland Club : D.W. Eggleston (803) 932-9390 [email protected] Storekeeper : Brian Steffen (803) 897-2480 [email protected] Newsletter : Randy Browning (803) 808-7065 [email protected] Tom Paige – November 4th Ross Kline Troll Krause – November 13th J. P. Watson – November 21st Mark Basnight Julian Galloway Bob Miller’s daughter Tom O’Brien “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” Thomas Jefferson Source : http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Thomas_Jefferson 8 THE ROBERT GIBBS MEMORIAL RESTORATION IS COMPLETE!!!!! THANK YOU BOB MILLER, TOM O’BRIEN AND JIM “SNAKE” STARK 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 November 1 1841 - "Mosquito Fleet" commanded by LCDR J. T. McLaughlin, USN, carries 750 Sailors and Marines into the Everglades to fight the Seminole Indians. 1941 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt places Coast Guard under Jurisdiction of Department of the Navy for duration of national emergency. 1967 - Operation Coronado IX began in Mekong Delta 1979 - Beginning of retirement of Polaris A-3 program begins with removal of missiles from USS Abraham Lincoln . Last Polaris missile removed in February 1982. November 2 1943 - In Battle in Empress Augusta Bay, U.S. cruisers and destroyers turn back Japanese forces trying to attack transports off Bougainville, Solomons. 1968 - Operation Search Turn began in Mekong Delta. November 3 1853 - USS Constitution seizes suspected slaver H. N. Gambrill. 1931 - Dirigible USS Los Angeles makes 10 hour flight out of NAS Lakehurst, NJ,