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What's with all the rust? I thought the Russkies built those things out of titanium?
I don't recall there ever being much space to work on ANYTHING. Didn't matter where, you had to remove 3 good things to get to the bad thing.
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The torpedo compartment on the Virginias is a nightmare anyways, very tight, and just packed full. I remember firewatching for another welder on my crew, the spot he was in was so tight I had to make and break a connection on the cable to allow him to maneuver the stinger and stick in and out of position.
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The torpedo compartment on the Virginias is a nightmare anyways, very tight, and just packed full. I remember firewatching for another welder on my crew, the spot he was in was so tight I had to make and break a connection on the cable to allow him to maneuver the stinger and stick in and out of position.
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Thank you for your service sir.
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I believe the Russians aren't very big on fit and finish even on their planes. They seem to hold to the idea of being bare basics and being able to repair with a min of special requirements. When I was on a sub tender they had been letting some of the crew go on on shakedown, but stopped it before I had a chance to go. Always wished that I could have good. We had some that came off the boomers and one said that in one compartment if you went down to test depth it would compress enough that you couldn't get the door open.
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Concerning hull maintanence, one also needs to consider that their climate is much different from ours as they are so far north. Most indepth hull maintanence takes place in a shipyard or dry docking facility. While not undoable in the winter, paint has a better chance of sticking to the hullplate in moderate temps. Besides, we Americans tend to excess on exterior hull maintanence especially on the surface ships (targets). It's the preception that John Q. Public is getting a full return on his investment.
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637 boat. Just enough room to turn around.
MM1 SS(N) '71 to '79.
I see there's much discussion about putting women on subs. I'm all for expanding the role of women in the service but, IMO, this might be stretch. The logistics of bunking, showers, etc. would be a challenge.
It would make the practice of tacking on Dolphins a bit more interesting (and take longer
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Back to Russian subs; It's plain that our lives on the boat was much better than for our Soviet counterparts.
MM1 SS(N) '71 to '79.
I see there's much discussion about putting women on subs. I'm all for expanding the role of women in the service but, IMO, this might be stretch. The logistics of bunking, showers, etc. would be a challenge.
It would make the practice of tacking on Dolphins a bit more interesting (and take longer
) Back to Russian subs; It's plain that our lives on the boat was much better than for our Soviet counterparts.
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Dang dude, those oldies were tiny. Fleet boat with a nuke plant shoe horned in. When I arrived in PH in March 1980, the Skate and Sargo were still on duty. There were still a few diesel boats cruising around back in those days too. Talk about a rivalry that caused many a bar room brawl at Beeman's center and in the acey ducey club.
Thank you for your service sir.
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Thank you for your service sir.
Tim
Yup, the Skate was a teeny weeny thing. I didn't know any better. It still had bow planes and twin screws. Don't remember any brawls in PH. The only one I remember was in Guam between us and some surface pukes. I headed outside just as the German Shepards were heading in - what luck.
Didn't hang around those base clubs too much. Preferred Club Hubba Hubba downtown. Ah, the good old days. While Pearl Harbor was nice, I think my favorite duty station was Idaho Falls. Hanging out at A1W while it was -50 outside; that was the coldest I've ever seen in all my life.
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All this talk about subs; I've got to get my butt and take a tour of the
USS Pampanito (SS-310) which is berthed here at Fisherman's Wharf, S.F.
As I mentioned before in another thread, had a buddy who served on the
USS Ethan Allen (USBN-608; lead class Ethan Allen subs) in the early seventies,
and a friend's father-in-law who served on the USS Batfish (SS-310; Balao-class submarine) during WWII.
The only sub I was ever on was the 'Submarine Voyage' ride at Disneyland,
in Anaheim, ca., in 1964.
USS Pampanito (SS-310) which is berthed here at Fisherman's Wharf, S.F.
As I mentioned before in another thread, had a buddy who served on the
USS Ethan Allen (USBN-608; lead class Ethan Allen subs) in the early seventies,
and a friend's father-in-law who served on the USS Batfish (SS-310; Balao-class submarine) during WWII.
The only sub I was ever on was the 'Submarine Voyage' ride at Disneyland,
in Anaheim, ca., in 1964.
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All this talk about subs; I've got to get my butt and take a tour of the
USS Pampanito (SS-310) which is berthed here at Fisherman's Wharf, S.F.
As I mentioned before in another thread, had a buddy who served on the
USS Ethan Allen (USBN-608; lead class Ethan Allen subs) in the early seventies,
and a friend's father-in-law who served on the USS Batfish (SS-310; Balao-class submarine) during WWII.
The only sub I was ever on was the 'Submarine Voyage' ride at Disneyland,
in Anaheim, ca., in 1964.
USS Pampanito (SS-310) which is berthed here at Fisherman's Wharf, S.F.
As I mentioned before in another thread, had a buddy who served on the
USS Ethan Allen (USBN-608; lead class Ethan Allen subs) in the early seventies,
and a friend's father-in-law who served on the USS Batfish (SS-310; Balao-class submarine) during WWII.
The only sub I was ever on was the 'Submarine Voyage' ride at Disneyland,
in Anaheim, ca., in 1964.
Anyway, I can't help myself, i get empotional for ALL military folks that have served or are serving. God bless these people.
Thanks to all of you for the cool memories of my submarine days. We used to raise some hell!
Tim
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