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=== <big>June 20, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>December 7, 2024</big> ===
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File:New Suffolk 2024 basin 2.JPG|[[Holland Torpedo Boat Company Station|'''History of the New Suffolk Holland Company station''']]
File:S-2 and crew on fairwater.jpg|[[S-2|'''S-2 and crew 1921''']]
File:Thumbnail for Albacore video.jpg|[[Johnston, David|'''USS Albacore (SS-218) discovery presentation''']]
File:C-class with USS Dixie.jpg|[[General C-class photos|'''C-boat with USS Dixie''']]
File:C-1 Octopus (SS-9) at N.Y.N.Y., 6 February 1912-3.jpg|[[C-1|'''Three photos of C-1 in drydock''']]
File:K-6 launch at Quincy.png|[[K-6|'''K-6 launch day''']]
File:C-1 Octopus on yard trials c1906.jpg|[[C-1|'''Octopus on her trials run''']]
File:R-3 at Philly Jan 4 1934.jpg|[[R-3|'''R-3 going into mothballs at Philly''']]
File:Narwhal on surface black.jpg|[[167|'''Narwhal in the mid-1930s''']]
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=== <big>June 6, 2024</big> ===
=== <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>November 18, 2024</big> ===
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File:S-class Government design group 1.jpg|[[S-class group photos|'''Group of S-boats in San Pedro''']]
File:S-37 with canaries.jpg|[[S-37|'''S-37 disguised as an aircraft carrier''']]
File:S-class Government design group 3.jpg|[[S-class group photos|'''S-6 and others in San Pedro''']]
File:L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda.jpg|[[L-11|'''L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda''']]
File:S-11 pre-launch.jpg|[[S-11|'''Pre-launch photo of S-11''']]
File:Wilkins Nautilus conversion from stern.jpg|[[Wilkins Arctic Submarine Nautilus|'''Four photos of O-12 to Nautilus conversion work''']]
File:S-48 in Panama Canal early 1930s.jpg|[[S-48|'''S-48 in the Panama Canal''']]
File:S-50 in drydock.jpg|[[S-50|'''S-50 in drydock''']]
File:S-50 August 1926.jpg|[[S-50|'''S-50 in 1926''']]
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=== <big>May 14, 2024</big> ===
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=== <big>November 3, 2024</big> ===
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File:Brass anchor300.jpg|[https://pigboats.com/images/2/2d/A_VISUAL_GUIDE_TO_THE_FLEET_SUBMARINES_PART_5_Balao_class.pdf '''Balao/Tench class Visual Guide''']
File:Mk 5 diving dress.jpg|[[192 salvage|'''Mk 5 diving dress information on the Squalus salvage page''']]
File:S-2 at Bridgeport looking aft .jpg|[[S-2|'''Two photos of S-2 at Bridgeport''']]
File:Shark launch Magazine.jpg|[[A-7|'''Launch day for Shark, 1901''']]
File:A-7 Manila Bay c1912.jpg|[[A-7|'''A-7 in Manila Bay 1912''']]
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''']
File:T-1 AA-1 Thames River winter.jpg|[[T-1|'''AA-1 at a frozen Submarine Base''']]
File:D-class and E-class in Boston.jpg|[[General D-class photos|'''D and E-class boats in Boston''']]
File:Skipjack posing c1938.jpg|[[184|'''Skipjack pulling into Groton''']]
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=== <big>May 7, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>October 21, 2024</big> ===
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File:Brass anchor300.jpg|[[:Category:Submarine plans and blueprints|'''New plan drawings for S-21, Sailfish, Seal, Sealion, and Seawolf''']]
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File:F-1 in Honolulu Harbor.jpg|[[F-1|'''F-1 in Honolulu Harbor''']]
File:Squalus breaking surface.png|[[192 salvage|'''Squalus breaking surface during salvage phase''']]
File:Nautilus and V-boats at San Pedro.jpg|[[V-class group and unknown photos|'''Three photos of Narwhal, Nautilus, and Bass moored together''']]
File:V-1 San Diego 1925-1928.jpg|[[V-1|'''V-1 underway approximately 1927''']]
File:V-6 Nautilus near Mare Island 1930.jpg|[[168|'''V-6 headed out on trials 1930''']]
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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".


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


=== <big>April 25, 2024</big> ===
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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File:Nautilus under ice.jpg|[[Simon Lake non-Navy Submarines|'''Wilkins Arctic Submarine Nautilus''']]
File:R-4 late 1930s Groton.jpg|[[R-4|'''R-4 alongside in Groton''']]
File:R-19 Pearl Harbor.jpg|[[R-19|'''R-19 in Pearl Harbor''']]
File:R-23-25-26-27.jpg|[[R-class group photos|'''R-boats under construction at the Lake yard''']]
File:M-1 in Dry Dock.jpg|[[M-class|'''M-1 in drydock''']]
File:Bryson.jpg|[[192|'''Allen Carl Bryson, last crew member of Squalus''']]
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=== <big>April 10, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>October 14, 2024</big> ===
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File:S-20 snorkle trials.jpg|[[S-20|'''S-20 running snorkel prototype trials''']]
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File:S-24 Homeward Bound 1925.jpg|[[S-24|'''S-24 heading home to the U.S. west coast''']]
File:S-10 late 1920s.jpg|[[S-10|'''S-10 in Panama late 1920's''']]
File:S-24 leaving Pearl 6-1-1925 for Portland.jpg|[[S-24|'''S-24 with Sub Base in background''']]
File:V-5 at speed on trials NH 45650.jpg|[[167|'''V-5 running speed trials off Provincetown''']]
File:S-27 at Lahaina TH.jpg|[[S-27|'''S-27 at Lahaina''']]
File:D-3 Newspaper photo fixed.jpg|[[D-3|'''Newspaper clipping of D-3''']]
File:S-32 + 4 and tender.jpg|[[S-32|'''S-32 and others moored to tender''']]
File:S-42 moored 1943 Dutch Harbor.jpg|[[S-42|'''S-42 at Dutch Harbor 1943''']]
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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

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