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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! | |||
[[File:Red bar sub new 2.jpg]] | [[File:Red bar sub new 2.jpg]] | ||
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<gallery mode=" | === <big>November 18, 2024</big> === | ||
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File: | <gallery mode="nolines" perrow=3 widths="350px" heights="250px"> | ||
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> | === <big>November 3, 2024</big> === | ||
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File: | <gallery mode="nolines" perrow=3 widths="350px" heights="250px"> | ||
File:Mk 5 diving dress.jpg|[[192 salvage|'''Mk 5 diving dress information on the Squalus salvage page''']] | |||
File: | File:Shark launch Magazine.jpg|[[A-7|'''Launch day for Shark, 1901''']] | ||
File: | 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'''] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
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<gallery mode=" | === <big>October 21, 2024</big> === | ||
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File:Squalus breaking surface.png|[[192 salvage|'''Squalus breaking surface during salvage phase''']] | |||
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''']] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center></div> | ||
<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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<gallery mode=" | === <big>October 14, 2024</big> === | ||
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File:S- | File:S-10 late 1920s.jpg|[[S-10|'''S-10 in Panama late 1920's''']] | ||
File: | File:V-5 at speed on trials NH 45650.jpg|[[167|'''V-5 running speed trials off Provincetown''']] | ||
File: | File:D-3 Newspaper photo fixed.jpg|[[D-3|'''Newspaper clipping of D-3''']] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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=== <big>September 20, 2024</big> === | |||
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<center | File:L-3 and L-4 at Boston.png|[[General L-boat photos|'''L-3 and L-4 at Boston 1916''']] | ||
<gallery mode=" | File:E-2 with ship in background.png|[[E-2|'''E-2 underway in an anchorage''']] | ||
File:L- | 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: | File:O-7 near Constitution.png|[[O-7|'''O-7 and Constitution 1930''']] | ||
File: | File:V-3 alongside.png|[[V-3|'''V-3 at Boston 1927''']] | ||
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=== <big> | === <big>September 2, 2024</big> === | ||
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<gallery mode="nolines" widths=" | <gallery mode="nolines" perrow=3 widths="350px" heights="250px"> | ||
File: | File:K-1 underway from starboard color.jpg|[[K-1|'''Stereopticon card of K-1, 1914''']] | ||
File: | File:S-16 launch.jpg|[[S-16|'''S-16 launch day at LTB''']] | ||
File:S- | 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- | 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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Page created by:<br> | Page created by:<br> | ||
<small>Ric Hedman & David Johnston<br> | <small>Ric Hedman & David Johnston<br> | ||
1999 - 2023 - PigBoats.COM<sup>©</sup><br> | 1999 - 2023 - PigBoats.COM<sup>©</sup><br> | ||
Mountlake Terrace, WA, Norfolk, VA<br> | Mountlake Terrace, WA, Norfolk, VA<br> | ||
webmaster | [mailto:webmaster@pigboats.com '''webmaster@pigboats.com''']</small> | ||
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[[File:Subs bottom line 2.jpg]] | [[File:Subs bottom line 2.jpg]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:04, 22 November 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!
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
October 21, 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
September 20, 2024
September 2, 2024
Page created by:
Ric Hedman & David Johnston
1999 - 2023 - PigBoats.COM©
Mountlake Terrace, WA, Norfolk, VA
webmaster@pigboats.com
