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=== <big>September 20, 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:L-3 and L-4 at Boston.png|[[General L-boat photos|'''L-3 and L-4 at Boston 1916''']]
File:S-37 with canaries.jpg|[[S-37|'''S-37 disguised as an aircraft carrier''']]
File:E-2 with ship in background.png|[[E-2|'''E-2 underway in an anchorage''']]
File:L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda.jpg|[[L-11|'''L-11 and N-2 in Bermuda''']]
File:S-33 at San Pedro 1922.jpg|[[S-33|'''S-33 at San Pedro 1922''']]
File:Wilkins Nautilus conversion from stern.jpg|[[Wilkins Arctic Submarine Nautilus|'''Four photos of O-12 to Nautilus conversion work''']]
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> ===
=== <big>November 3, 2024</big> ===
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File:K-1 underway from starboard color.jpg|[[K-1|'''Stereopticon card of K-1, 1914''']]
File:Mk 5 diving dress.jpg|[[192 salvage|'''Mk 5 diving dress information on the Squalus salvage page''']]
File:S-16 launch.jpg|[[S-16|'''S-16 launch day at LTB''']]
File:Shark launch Magazine.jpg|[[A-7|'''Launch day for Shark, 1901''']]
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: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: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> ===
=== <big>October 21, 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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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''']]
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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>August 1, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>October 14, 2024</big> ===
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File:O-boats in the canal locks.jpg|[[General O-class photos|'''Three O-boats in the Panama Canal locks''']]
File:S-10 late 1920s.jpg|[[S-10|'''S-10 in Panama late 1920's''']]
File:S-11 in the Canal 1920s.jpg|[[S-11|'''S-11 in the Panama Canal''']]
File:V-5 at speed on trials NH 45650.jpg|[[167|'''V-5 running speed trials off Provincetown''']]
File:C-5 in 1918 Nathaniel Stebbins Collection.jpg|[[C-5|'''C-5 near the entrance to the Canal''']]
File:D-3 Newspaper photo fixed.jpg|[[D-3|'''Newspaper clipping of D-3''']]
File:D-1 launch from bow.jpg|[[D-1|'''Narwhal launch day''']]
File:B-3 torpedo room.jpg|[[B-3|'''Tarantula's torpedo room''']]
File:K-4 an 2 others moored 2-23-20.jpg|[[General K-class photos|'''K-boats in St Petersburg, FL 1920''']]
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=== <big>July 19, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>September 20, 2024</big> ===
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File:V-6 build-2.jpg|[[168 launch|'''Two interior photos of V-6 under construction''']]
File:L-3 and L-4 at Boston.png|[[General L-boat photos|'''L-3 and L-4 at Boston 1916''']]
File:V-5 launch sponsor party NH 45648.jpg|[[167|'''V-5 launching party''']]
File:E-2 with ship in background.png|[[E-2|'''E-2 underway in an anchorage''']]
File:V-5 from bridge with Brown NH 50135.jpg|[[167|'''Two photos of Narwhal's bridge underway''']]
File:S-33 at San Pedro 1922.jpg|[[S-33|'''S-33 at San Pedro 1922''']]
File:Permit fairwater 1945.jpg|[[178|'''Permit fairwater and war record 1945''']]
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:Perch 176 Panama Lock 1937or1939.jpg|[[176|'''Perch in the Panama Canal''']]
File:O-7 near Constitution.png|[[O-7|'''O-7 and Constitution 1930''']]
File:V-4 with crew on deck from starboard.jpg|[[V-4|'''V-4 underway from starboard''']]
File:V-3 alongside.png|[[V-3|'''V-3 at Boston 1927''']]
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=== <big>July 1, 2024</big> ===
=== <big>September 2, 2024</big> ===
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File:Argonaut I on the ways TSIWAP.jpg|[[Simon Lake non-Navy Submarines|'''Argonaut I on the ways from the bow''']]
File:K-1 underway from starboard color.jpg|[[K-1|'''Stereopticon card of K-1, 1914''']]
File:Argonaut I on ways from starboard.jpg|[[Argonaut 1|'''Argonaut I pre-launch''']]
File:S-16 launch.jpg|[[S-16|'''S-16 launch day at LTB''']]
File:Argonaut II.jpg|[[Simon Lake non-Navy Submarines|'''Argonaut II hauled out with new page & photos''']]
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:Protector launch TSIWAP.jpg|[[Simon Lake non-Navy Submarines|'''Protector on the building ways''']]
File:S-39 bridge from above.jpg|[[S-39|'''View of S-39's bridge from above''']]
File:Lake Defender NH 52483.jpg|[[Defender|'''Defender hauled out''']]
File:S-39 plus 1 and Canopus Chefoo.jpg|[[S-39|'''S-39 and Canopus in Chefoo, China''']]
File:Wilkins Nautilus conversion conning tower.jpg|[[Wilkins Arctic Submarine Nautilus|'''Wilkins and Lake on the O-12/Nautilus''']]
File:Moccasin at Norfolk Navy Yard 3.jpg|[[A-4|'''Four photos of Moccasin at the Norfolk Navy Yard''']]
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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

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.

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