Uss sea poacher ss406 submarine operations research. There are 5 crew members registered for the uss sea poacher ss 406. The thornback, sea poacher ss406 and angler ss240 were part of admiral bull halseys 3rd fleet baring down on japan for the kill. I was on there for its first nine patrols, for 2 12 years. Sea poacher ss406 of the us navy american submarine of the. Sorg is currently available in the book united states and allied submarine. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. We were operating submerged at a couple of hundred feet. This hardcover, pictorial book captures the 100year history of naval submarine. Third in the class became the uss bowfin ss 287, named after the aggressive mississippigreat lakes rayfinned fish, and her keel was laid down on july 23rd, 1942.
Uss sea owl ss agss405, a balaoclass submarine, was a ship of the united states navy named for the sea owl, a lumpfish of the north atlantic sea owl was laid down by the portsmouth navy yard in kittery, maine on 7 february 1944. The uss sea poacher ss 406 was stationed at key west, florida. I served with chief barnett on board the uss sea poacher ss406 when she participated in the blockade during the cuban missile crisis as a ftg3ss. Uss sea poacher ss 406 art print plaque navy emporium. The balaoclass submarine underwent a number of trials and training for the crew in portsmouth and new london, connecticut area before being sent through the panama canal to its final destination, pearl harbor. Peru, united states navy, peruvian navy, world war ii, kittery, maine. The thornback was the lead sub in a wolf pack of three submarines that put to sea from guam on june 30, 1945 looking for prey off the japanese home islands. Submarine operations research group attack data uss sea poacher ss406 patrol number date hour 0023 operational command latitude longitude. Was aboard for the installation of the north atlantic sail and also for the cuban crisis. Uss sea robin ss 407 history with uss sea owl and uss sea poacher from wikipedia uss sea robin ss 407, a balao class submarine, was a vessel of the united states navy named for the sea robin.
In fiscal year 1951, 10 boats were to receive a guppy 1a conversion. The uss sea poacher was with the squadron from 1 june 1949 to 20 october 1969. Sea poacher ss406 of the us navy american submarine of. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Tony inzerillo made one combat mission aboard uss thornback. Shameless plug my narco submarines book is out 1095x44. He then served on the uss dace ssn 607, making many trips around the world. Courtesy us navy photo loved ones greet uss sea poacher ss406 returning to.
Media in category ships built at the portsmouth naval shipyard this category contains only the following file. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Uss sea poacher ss 406 art print plaque navy emporium this is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss sea poacher ss406 and all those who served aboard. Another measure of roughness is that of the crew of 100, only 10 of us were not seasick. Uss sea poacher ss406 submarine operations research group. Media in category uss sea poacher ss 406 the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. He tells of his experiences serving on the uss bang ss 385, the uss sea poacher ss 406, and the uss abraham lincoln ssbn 602, which made patrols in the atlantic ocean.
After earning a bs degree in management, he worked as a quality assurance engineer for yardley technical products in rhode island. Authentic 5 panel custom us navy submarine ss 406 uss sea poacher embroidered hat. London, and the dolphin newspaper to bring you this beautiful pictorial history book. Mar 01, 2014 in the late summer of 1952, a strange pair of navy vehicles arrived at naval air station key west on boca chica key in florida. Dan summitt, an officer aboard sea poacher at the time of the event, explains what happened in his book tales of a cold war submariner. Sea poacher ss406 naval history and heritage command. Uss sea poacher ss406 ace novelty label on back, made in japan. During another patrol, three members of the crew were injured when one of the 20 millimeter guns. Uss sea poacher ss agss 406, a balaoclass submarine, was a vessel of the united states navy named for the sea poacher, a slender, mailed fish of the north atlantic sea poacher ss 406 was built by the portsmouth navy yard in kittery, maine. Ogrady, john patrick, 95 of rochester, mn, former usn submarine commander and school principal and administrator died october 22, 2016 in white bear lake, mn. The portsmouth navy yard at kittery, maine, was selected as the construction zone and work began on the vessels. Ss406, ss220, ss484, ss481, ssr572 passed away on 10222016.
Cruise books research guides exhibits manuscripts oral histories zfiles. Uss sea poacher ss406 19441969 the uss sea poacher was launched on may 20, 1944 at the navy shipyard in portsmouth, new hampshire, seeing its commissioning in july. This is a rare historic film of the uss sea poacher a wwii class submarine. This part of the forum is for any military history outside ww2, so no worries there. Uss sea owl ssagss405, a balaoclass submarine, was a ship of the united states navy named for the sea owl, a lumpfish of the north atlantic sea owl was laid down by the portsmouth navy yard in kittery, maine on 7 february 1944. On 30 june 1971, she reassumed the designation of a fleet submarine ss. Also bruce had books from the 1700s which used human skin as the covers. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military.
Spiller, wife of commander spiller, hull superintendent at the navy yard. However, no commercial messages are allowed in posts, so i had to remove the link to your book. The official facebook page of the uss sea poacher ss 406 association. Qualified in submarines on the uss sea poacher ss406 in 1950 and was a cdr when he left the navy. The above uss sea poacher ss406 history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the uss sea poacher ss406, or by other noncrew members, and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships. My sister came across this account of my father, donald s. The official web site of the uss sea poacher ss406. The movie was shot on the uss sea poacher ss 406, a wwii submarine. Display your navy pride for all to see with the personalized uss sea poacher ss406 navy ship plaque. This little date book gives details about the first and only combat cruise the thornback made to. Submarine operations research group attack data uss sea poacher ss406 patrol number. In the late summer of 1952, a strange pair of navy vehicles arrived at naval air station key west on boca chica key in florida. Stories from 1944 to 1969 and fascinating details about the end of sea poacher and where she is nowclick here.
The secretary of the navy awarded the armed forces expeditionary medal to 223 ships and 42 combined units for this action. The uss sea poacher was not without its malfunctions though. Uss sea poacher ss 406 19441969 the uss sea poacher was launched on may 20, 1944 at the navy shipyard in portsmouth, new hampshire, seeing its commissioning in july. Uss sea poacher ssagss406, a balaoclass submarine, was a vessel of the united states navy named for the sea poacher, a slender, mailed fish of the north atlantic. I went back from there to new construction and was executive officer of sea poacher ss406 for one run and then i got command of the balao ss285 for the last four runs.
Transferred across the pier to the tirante ss420 the day sea poacher left for the med. Uss sea poacher ssagss406, a balaoclass submarine, was a vessel of the united states. I served with chief barnett on board the uss sea poacher ss 406 when she participated in the blockade during the cuban missile crisis as a ftg3 ss. Reunion information, photos, ships history, crewmember roster, newsletter, and sea stories. Uss sea poacher ss agss 406, a balaoclass submarine, was a ship of the united states navy named for the sea poacher, a slender, mailed fish of the north atlantic. Kclass blimp zp2k86 being taken under tow by submarine uss sea poacher ss406, circa 19521953. He retired in 1979 and then worked for the government in naval warfare consulting. Balao class uss sea poacher ss406 towing a disabled zx11. About the book find at your local library description high quality content by wikipedia articles. This conversion was similar to the guppy ii, but the equipment updates and rearrangements were not as drastic.
Description, history, and photographs of submarine uss sea poacher ss406 in wwii. Sea poacher ss406 and angler ss240 were part of admiral bull halseys 3rd fleet baring down on japan for the kill. To our brother of the dolphin we say sailor, rest your oar. Sea poacher received four battle stars for world war ii service. In august 1964 she was heading to san diego after completing a tour but was ordered back to okinawa to pickup troops and transport them to vietnam as a result of the uss maddox incident in the gulf of tonkin. He was a member of the uss sea poacher ss 406 association and served as athletic director at st. We are offering this premium metal plaque measuring 3 inches in diameter and includes an acrylic stand, high quality quilted gift box, and up to three lines of engraved personalization. The artwork depicts the uss sea poacher in all her glory. On december 7, 1941, the united states military suffered the greatest loss of life in its history. Mar 06, 20 the movie was shot on the uss sea poacher ss 406, a wwii submarine. Aug 12, 2015 this is a rare historic film of the uss sea poacher a wwii class submarine. Since 1981, she has been open to public tours at the uss bowfin submarine museum and park in pearl harbor, hawaii, next to the uss arizona memorial visitor center.
Find uss sea poacher ss 406, military gifts and more at. After leaving the abraham lincoln, kamuf was sent to submarine school to teach others how to make air. Cruise books research guides exhibits manuscripts oral histories z files. Find uss sea poacher ss406, military gifts and more at. Sea poacher was reclassified an auxiliary submarine agss on 1 november, decommissioned on 15 november 1969, and was assigned to the atlantic reserve fleet at philadelphia.
Kclass blimp zp2k86 being taken under tow by submarine uss sea poacher ss 406, circa 19521953. Gambacorta, pearl harbor, 1144, 52, 00, 00, pearl harbor. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss sea poacher ss 406. Tony inzerillo made one combat mission aboard uss thornback in ww ii. A complete analysis of the sorg attack data and attacks not in sorg is currently available in the book united states and allied submarine successes in the pacific and far east during world war ii. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. In the fall of 1962, uss sea poacher ss 406 was deployed with other atlantic fleet units to take part in contingency operations during the period of the cuban blockade and quarantine, 24 october through 31 december 1962. Balao class uss sea poacher ss406 towing a disabled zx11 airship during a 22 hour rescue which started out as a dummy attack by. We are grateful for hals service to our country in the u. Submarine history offers an illustrated timeline of submarine development and employment, 15802000, with particular focus on the often misunderstood early years. My father served on this submarine during the second world war. He served during wwii and later went to nuclear power school, becoming chief of the boat on the u. The movie features the subs 3rd war patrol 26 april19 may 1945 and the 4th war patrol 16 june11 august 1945 an the.
Looking at your pictures i can imagine what that must have been like. Sea poacher ss406 of the us navy american submarine. Full text of interview with capt robert worthington, usn. Submarines assigned to the squadron included the uss clamagore which was the squadron flagship from january 1946 to 1 august 1959. This page details the development and operational history of the uss lionfish ss 298 dieselelectric attack submarine including technical specifications and pictures. During his 4 years in the navy jim served on the uss sea leopard ss 483, uss corporal ss 346, and uss tigrone agss419. The movie features the subs 3rd war patrol 26 april19 may 1945 and the 4th war patrol 16 june11 august 1945 an the panama. Ss 406 uss sea poacher embroidered hat navy pictures. The uss thornback joined the squadron on 2 october 1953. Submarine squadron 4 project gutenberg selfpublishing. During his 4 years in the navy jim served on the uss sea leopard ss483, uss corporal ss346, and uss tigrone agss419.
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