F-3
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Construction and Launching
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
Builder's Trials, Elliot Bay
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
Builder's Trials, Run to Port Townsend
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
Measured Mile Run and Port Townsend Trials
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
Bremerton Drydocking
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
Duty in Hawaii
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
Return to California
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
George Glover Photo Collection
Several years ago, PigBoats.COM was the happy recipient of a collection of photos taken by a former F-3 crewmember, Quartermaster 2nd Class George "Ray" Glover, USN. George's grandson, Jim Loushin, contacted us and gave us permission to post these cherished family photos of his grandfather's time in the Navy. All of the photos depict the F-3 and her crew in 1918 and 1919 as she operated off the California coast, based in San Pedro (Los Angeles). The first 14 photos depict F-3 made up as the German U-boat U-65. She had a starring role in a 1918 movie about the ongoing war in the Atlantic, but unfortunately the movie and it's title have been lost to time. There are also some nice photos of Ray and his shipmates, and some detailed photos of the interior of the boat. All in all these photos give us a interesting glimpse into the life of a submarine sailor in the early 20th century. They can be found at this link. Enjoy!
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SPECIAL NOTE. The Glover photos are the personal property of the Glover/Loushin family and MAY NOT BE USED OR REPOSTED without their specific written permission.
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