Boat History

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10 May 1921 – Submarine R – 14 (SS – 91) was part of a search operation for missing Navy Tug USS Conestoga Approximately 100 miles Southeast of Hawaii. The R-14 was forced to give up the search when it discovered its auxiliary fuel tank, which should

6 May 1962 – In the only missile test with a “Live” warhead, the USS Ethan Allen (SSBN 608) launches a Polaris on this date during Operation “Frigate Bird”. It was not the only warhead expended that day; others were included from various platforms to simulate an

COVENTRY, Connecticut Richard Simon, a commercial diver and something of an historian, has been fascinated by ship wrecks for most of his life. For Simon Northeast coast of the United States provides ample opportunity to discover wrecks with more than 1,500 estimated on the floor of the

On this day,17 April 2000 – The film U 571 was released. It did raise some controversy in the UK, The first capture of a naval Enigma with its cipher keys from U 110 was made on 9 May 1941 by HMS Bulldog of the Royal Navy.

12 April 1969 – USS Hawkbill (SSN 666) was launched this day in 1969. The boat is named after the sea turtle “Hawksbill”. The sail from the decommissioned Hawkbill is on display in Arco, Idaho next to the Science Center. © Gregg Smith Know a Subvet in

MARCH 25 March  1915 SS 23  (F4) 21 killed all hands lost (pictured) sunk by implosion believed by corrosion 12 March  1920 SS 28 (H 1) grounded off Magdalena Bay Mexico 4 died attempting to swim to shore 3   March  1942 SS 176 Perch All 59 taken

24 February 1956 – As a Congressman from Michigan, Gerald Ford, (former LTCDR USN), along with eight other Congressmen visited the USS Nautilus with Admiral Hyman Rickover for an overnight cruise. Nautilus was commanded by CDR Eugene P. (Dennis) Wilkinson, later the first President of INPO (Institute

 15 February 1960 – USS Triton (SSRN) 586 under the command of Captain Edward L. Beach, departed New London. Before leaving the crew was advised to file their taxes and make any arrangements required for the next couple of months. Once the sub dove it would remain

12 February 1947 – USS Cusk (SS 348) makes the first launch of a “Loon” guided missile from a Submarine. Launching required the Sub to Surface before deploying the missile. Pictured Cusk firing Loon Missile. Submarine History and News is a regular feature of Face Book page