The Seas Beneath

Production photos from the 1931 movie "The Seas Beneath"

V-4 repainted as the fictitious "U 172" for the 1931 John Ford movie "The Seas Beneath".

Photo provided by Robert Morgan

V-4 is shown alongside the USS Bass (SF-5) probably in San Diego, early 1931.

Photos provided by Wendy Gully of the Submarine Force Library from the personal collection of LCDR William Quigley, USN

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Three more photos from the Quigley collection of the V-4 repainted in U-boat colors for the movie.

Photos provided by Wendy Gully of the Submarine Force Library from the personal collection of LCDR William Quigley, USN

This photo is of interest because it shows the starboard side accommodation ladder open and rigged out. This greatly eased the movement of crewmen to/from waiting small boats.

Photos provided by Wendy Gully of the Submarine Force Library from the personal collection of LCDR William Quigley, USN

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A three photo sequence showing V-4 surfacing in the midst of some sail boats used in the production. Perhaps a little to close for safety, but then again safety standards were different in those days.

Photos provided by Wendy Gully of the Submarine Force Library from the personal collection of LCDR William Quigley, USN

Director John Ford (with foot on the leg of the chair) discussing a scene with the script writer and cast and the V-4's aft deck near the mine room escape hatch. V-4's commanding officer, LCDR William Quigley is on Ford's immediate left, with another V-4 officer.

Photos provided by Wendy Gully of the Submarine Force Library from the personal collection of LCDR William Quigley, USN

Director John Ford (center) with LCDR William Quigley (left) and two other V-4 officers at the V-4's forward deck gun.

Photos provided by Wendy Gully of the Submarine Force Library from the personal collection of LCDR William Quigley, USN

The cast of "The Seas Beneath" and some of the V-4 crew pose for the camera at the conclusion of filming. Note both the German and USN uniforms.

Photos provided by Wendy Gully of the Submarine Force Library from the personal collection of LCDR William Quigley, USN

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