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=== <big>February 10, 2024</big> ===


<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#00008B">We added three entries to our [[Notable Submarine Accidents|'''Notable Submarine Accidents page''']]. They cover the calamitous stories of accidents that befell the E-2 (Submarine No. 25), S-5 (SS-110), and O-9 (SS-70). They are inspirational tales of both our Navy at its best, and unfortunately at its worst. Please check them out!
=== <big>December 7, 2024</big> ===
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File:S-2 and crew on fairwater.jpg|[[S-2|'''S-2 and crew 1921''']]
File:C-class with USS Dixie.jpg|[[General C-class photos|'''C-boat with USS Dixie''']]
File:K-6 launch at Quincy.png|[[K-6|'''K-6 launch day''']]
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=== <big>November 22, 2024</big> ===
 
<div style="text-align: justified;"><span style="color:#00008B">We have just completed a mini update to several pages. First is a rewrite of the [[Morrison|'''Photo Features page for Julian K. Morrison''']]. We added new information that rounds out the story of this amazing man. Second is a revised [[Submarine Specifications|'''Submarine Specifications page''']]. It has been updated with new information from the monumental book by Lyle Cummins: ''Diesels for the First Stealth Weapon: Submarine Power 1902-1945''. Third is a rewrite of the Photo Features page on [[Bingham|'''CAPT Donald C. Bingham''']], adding links to some of his other commands and duty stations, and a link to a Bingham oral history monograph detailing life on the early pigboats. [https://pigboats.com/images/0/08/Bingham_monograph.pdf '''This document'''] was graciously sent to this site by naval historian Ryan C. Walker. Thank you Ryan for this glimpse into life on the pigboats!


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=== <big>January 27, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>November 18, 2024</big> ===
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File:O-6 Underway.jpg|[[O-6|'''O-6 underway at speed''']]
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File:O-12 Nautilus Conversion.jpg|[[O-12|'''O-12 to Nautilus conversion''']]
File:S-37 with canaries.jpg|[[S-37|'''S-37 disguised as an aircraft carrier''']]
File:O-16 at Coco Solo.jpg|[[O-16|'''Swim call on O-16''']]
File:L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda.jpg|[[L-11|'''L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda''']]
File:O-class and N-class boats at NY Navy Yard.jpg|[[General N-class photos|'''N and O-boats at the New York Navy Yard''']]
File:Wilkins Nautilus conversion from stern.jpg|[[Wilkins Arctic Submarine Nautilus|'''Four photos of O-12 to Nautilus conversion work''']]
File:S-30 crew 7-2-1921 CO Berry.jpg|[[S-30|'''S-30 crew photo 1921''']]
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=== <big>January 21, 2024</big> ===
 
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=== <big>November 3, 2024</big> ===
File:R-17 Denby from plane to sub Aug 24, 1922-normal.jpg|[[R-17|'''SecNav Edwin Denby Boards R-17''']]
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File:Mk 5 diving dress.jpg|[[192 salvage|'''Mk 5 diving dress information on the Squalus salvage page''']]
File:Shark launch Magazine.jpg|[[A-7|'''Launch day for Shark, 1901''']]
File:Holland and Moccasin at Norfolk Navy yard 1908.jpg|[https://pigboats.com/index.php?title=Holland#The_Twilight_of_a_Career '''Holland and Moccasin at the Norfolk Navy Yard, 1908''']
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=== <big>January 15, 2024</big> ===
 
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=== <big>October 21, 2024</big> ===
File:A-5 Pike leaving dry dock 8-3-09.jpg|[[A-5|'''Pike leaving Mare Island drydock''']]
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File:A-5 Pike with crew on San Diego Bay 1911.jpg|[[A-5|'''Pike and crew San Diego Bay''']]
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File:A-5 Pike with crew on San Diego Bay closeup 1911.jpg|[[A-5|'''Pike crew closeup''']]
File:Squalus breaking surface.png|[[192 salvage|'''Squalus breaking surface during salvage phase''']]
File:C-1 Octopus launch.jpg|[[C-1|'''Octopus on the building ways''']]
File:V-1 San Diego 1925-1928.jpg|[[V-1|'''V-1 underway approximately 1927''']]
File:Cuttlefish B-2 hung up on ways.jpg|[[B-2|'''Cuttlefish hung up at launch''']]
File:V-6 Nautilus near Mare Island 1930.jpg|[[168|'''V-6 headed out on trials 1930''']]
File:S-4 Bell - Falcon CO Henry Hartly-Diver Chief Thomas Eadie.jpg|[[S-4 salvage|'''Hartley, Eadie, and the S-4's Bell''']]
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<div style="text-align: justified;"><span style="color:#00008B">In addition, we have completed a rewrite of the [[S-20|'''S-20 page''']], adding new information that adds quite a bit to the story of this unique boat. We have also explored the Great Torpedo Scandal of WWII, which includes an alternate history scenario that lays out a plausible timeline of how the scandal could have been avoided. Take a look [[Those Marvelous Tin Fish|'''at this page''']] to read about "Those Marvelous Tin Fish".
 
We have also moved some information to our [[Notable Submarine Accidents|'''Notable Submarine Accidents''']] page, rounding out that list of USN submarine accidents.
 
We would love to hear from you! Please email us with questions, comments, or corrections at the email address listed at the bottom of this page.


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=== <big>January 05, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>October 14, 2024</big> ===
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File:Brass anchor300.jpg|[https://pigboats.com/images/3/3b/A_VISUAL_GUIDE_TO_THE_FLEET_SUBMARINES_PART_4_GATO_CLASS_2024.pdf '''Gato and Tambor/Gar-class Visual Guide''']
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File:Cachalot starboard side new.jpg|[[Cachalot and Cuttlefish|'''Cachalot underway mid 30's''']]
File:S-10 late 1920s.jpg|[[S-10|'''S-10 in Panama late 1920's''']]
File:Nautilus Aug 17 1935 front.jpg|[[168|'''Nautilus underway 1935''']]
File:V-5 at speed on trials NH 45650.jpg|[[167|'''V-5 running speed trials off Provincetown''']]
File:Nautilus moored San Diego.jpg|[[168|'''Nautilus in San Diego''']]
File:D-3 Newspaper photo fixed.jpg|[[D-3|'''Newspaper clipping of D-3''']]
File:Nautilus and Henderson San Diego.jpg|[[168|'''Nautilus and Henderson''']]
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Mountlake Terrace, WA, Norfolk, VA<br>
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Revision as of 15:15, 7 December 2024


This page will display the most recent additions to the site, arranged by date. Click on the link below each picture to be taken to the page where it resides. Please note that minor updates to captions and other text is an ongoing effort and will not be listed here. Enjoy!


December 7, 2024

November 22, 2024

We have just completed a mini update to several pages. First is a rewrite of the Photo Features page for Julian K. Morrison. We added new information that rounds out the story of this amazing man. Second is a revised Submarine Specifications page. It has been updated with new information from the monumental book by Lyle Cummins: Diesels for the First Stealth Weapon: Submarine Power 1902-1945. Third is a rewrite of the Photo Features page on CAPT Donald C. Bingham, adding links to some of his other commands and duty stations, and a link to a Bingham oral history monograph detailing life on the early pigboats. This document was graciously sent to this site by naval historian Ryan C. Walker. Thank you Ryan for this glimpse into life on the pigboats!

November 18, 2024

November 3, 2024

In addition, we have completed a rewrite of the S-20 page, adding new information that adds quite a bit to the story of this unique boat. We have also explored the Great Torpedo Scandal of WWII, which includes an alternate history scenario that lays out a plausible timeline of how the scandal could have been avoided. Take a look at this page to read about "Those Marvelous Tin Fish".

We have also moved some information to our Notable Submarine Accidents page, rounding out that list of USN submarine accidents.

We would love to hear from you! Please email us with questions, comments, or corrections at the email address listed at the bottom of this page.

October 14, 2024

Page created by:
Ric Hedman & David Johnston
1999 - 2023 - PigBoats.COM©
Mountlake Terrace, WA, Norfolk, VA
webmaster@pigboats.com