G-3

The USS G-3 at an unknown location but possibly on the Thames River. The submarine is proceeding at a very slow pace on battery. The battery was used on these early subs when maneuvering and the need for backing bells were called for since the engines were direct drive to the propellers.

Many crew are on the top of the large conning tower fairwater and on deck. The weather seems to be warm since shirt sleeves and light jackets seem to be the norm. Seen in the left background is a large building on top of the hill. Possibly the Coast Guard Academy or Connecticut College. The photo is taken pre-WWI before the steel chariot bridges were adopted by the US Navy, so probably circa 1915.

Close up of the deck bridge/conning tower area showing the crew, who seem to be enjoying the weather and the trip on the river until the time comes for them to perform their next functions.

At the top of the after periscope, flying from a "pigstick", is the ships commissioning pennant. Aft of this is the "T" shaped radio mast in its lowered position.

The large, round scupper plates, used to drain water from the free flood areas under the decks are on the sides of the submarine. Leaning against the lifeline stanchions, next to the conning tower fairwater, is the ship gang plank.

• 

  USS D-1 and USS G-3 together, May 4, 1920 Location, perhaps, Sub Base, Groton, Conn.

• 

  USS G-3 hauled out at Bridgeport, Conn December 9, 1915

• 

  USS G-3 hauled out at Bridgeport, Conn, December 1915.