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=== <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>November 18, 2024</big> ===
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File:S-37 with canaries.jpg|[[S-37|'''S-37 disguised as an aircraft carrier''']]
File:L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda.jpg|[[L-11|'''L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda''']]
File:Wilkins Nautilus conversion from stern.jpg|[[Wilkins Arctic Submarine Nautilus|'''Four photos of O-12 to Nautilus conversion work''']]
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=== <big>September 20, 2024</big> ===
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File:L-3 and L-4 at Boston.png|[[General L-boat photos|'''L-3 and L-4 at Boston 1916''']]
File:E-2 with ship in background.png|[[E-2|'''E-2 underway in an anchorage''']]
File:S-33 at San Pedro 1922.jpg|[[S-33|'''S-33 at San Pedro 1922''']]
File:H-boats San Pedro Patt Morrison Collection LA Times.jpg|[[General H-class photos|'''H-boats and F-3 in San Pedro 1921''']]
File:O-7 near Constitution.png|[[O-7|'''O-7 and Constitution 1930''']]
File:V-3 alongside.png|[[V-3|'''V-3 at Boston 1927''']]
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=== <big>September 2, 2024</big> ===
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File:K-1 underway from starboard color.jpg|[[K-1|'''Stereopticon card of K-1, 1914''']]
File:S-16 launch.jpg|[[S-16|'''S-16 launch day at LTB''']]
File:S-36 S-41 in Dewey Dry Dock Olongapo.jpg|[[S-class group photos|'''Three S-boats in the Dewey Drydock in Subic''']]
File:S-39 bridge from above.jpg|[[S-39|'''View of S-39's bridge from above''']]
File:S-39 plus 1 and Canopus Chefoo.jpg|[[S-39|'''S-39 and Canopus in Chefoo, China''']]
File:Moccasin at Norfolk Navy Yard 3.jpg|[[A-4|'''Four photos of Moccasin at the Norfolk Navy Yard''']]
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=== <big>August 24, 2024</big> ===
<div style="text-align: justified;"><span style="color:#00008B">We have spent the last two weeks working on a whole new feature! PigBoats.COM now has two new informational pages that covers the submarine's primary weapon, the torpedo. One page covers background information and specifications of the torpedoes used during the Pigboat era, and the second page has detailed information on each weapon along with photos. The specifications page can be accessed [[Torpedoes|'''at this link''']] or through the link in the Navigation box on the left. The photos page can be accessed through specific links in the specifications table. Enjoy! As always, if you have questions or comments please let us know.
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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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