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Puget Soundings
Bremerton-Base Submarine Veteran’s Quarterly Newsletter
By Submariners—For Submariners and Friends
Vol. 18 Issue 3
Bremerton Base, PO Box 465, Silverdale, WA 98383-0465 Jul—Sep 2014
USSVI Purpose and Creed
To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country.
That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments.
Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and it’s Constitution.
That's our CREED, but it's not who we are. We are United States Submarine Sailors! We were, and are, members of the
elite fighting force of the United States Navy. We are all QUALIFIED IN SUBMARINES. Included are submariners from
the very early boats: S, R or earlier; WWII boats; post-war GUPPY boats and FBM and Fast Attack Submariners.
All Qualified in Submarines from E2 to 4 Stars. Retired, short timer, or active duty - it makes no difference. If you are
Qualified in Submarines we want you in United States Submarine Veterans. Inc.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Pg. 1 USSVI Purpose and Creed
Pg. 8 Blogosphere & Internet
Pg. 15 Base Minutes/Scholarship Recipients
Pg. 2 Commander’s Comments
Pg. 9 Fireworks/Willie Spoon Raffle
Pg. 16 Soup Down Schedule
Pg. 3 Vice Commander’s Comments
Pg. 9 Book Review
Pg. 16 Newsletter Advertising Rates
Pg. 4 Base Boosters
Pg. 10 Boats on Eternal Patrol
Digital Issue (online)
Pg. 4 From the Editor/Stay in the Loop
Pg. 11 Base Boosters (Commercial)
Pg. 17 Tell Us Your Story (template)
Pg. 5 Officers and Committee Members
Pg. 12 Battle of Midway—USS Tambor SS198 Pg. 18 June E-Board Minutes
Pg. 6 USS Seahorse SS 304
Pg. 13 Treasurer’s Report/Membership
Pg. 19 July E-Board Minutes
Pg. 7 USS Seahorse SS 304
Pg. 13 Base Calendar/Whaling Days Parade
Pg. 20 Memorial Day—Ivy Green Cemetery
Pg. 8 USS Seahorse SS 304
Pg. 14 Base Picnic/Holland Club Inductees
Pg. 21 Soup Down Photos
Please Pass This Issue to Another Submariner
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It is hard to believe that we are at the end of summer already. The 2014 fireworks sale and annual
picnic are behind us. I have to say that both events
were very successful. The fireworks watch bill took
some time to fill, which caused some worry. But as
usual, the gaps were filled in, and Base members
came out to support. I was there on several different
days and got to see a lot of people. I had a good
time each time I was there. I’d like to thank everyone who came out to support.
Chairman Mike Friend deserves special thanks for
his efforts. For those who aren’t aware, Mike is a
fairly new member to the Bremerton Base and
U.S.S.V.I. When we announced that we needed
someone to chair the program for 2014, Mike
stepped up and took on the assignment. He used
over 40 hours of his vacation time during the week
of the sale. His efforts helped us earn over $3000
profit from the sale. Unfortunately for us, Mike will
not be able to continue as Fireworks Chairperson.
He works full time, and will not be available next
July.
This might cause a problem for us as a base. If we
want to continue selling fireworks, we need to find
someone willing to manage the program. As of August 1st, we have not signed a contract for 2015.
The E-Board has been discussing whether we
should continue or not. There are a lot of manhours involved in manning the stand, usually the
same people having more than one shift. As we currently do business, someone (usually the Chairperson) has stayed overnight for the whole week. That
is a lot to ask of somebody.
But the fireworks sale is currently our biggest
fund raising effort. Though there is a lot of worry in
the preceding months about manning, it always
seems to work out. I think that people just don’t
want to commit that far out. Another thing to consider is that we don’t have to run the program like
we have done in the past. We could make changes
that wouldn’t require someone giving up a week of
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their time by having to be there every night.
We have some members that feel
we should be done with selling fireworks and others that think we
should continue. But most of the
members that I have talked to about this agree that
the whole issue won’t matter if we don’t have a
Fireworks Chairperson. So if anyone would like to
get involved, here is a great opportunity. I would
suggest talking to past a chairperson (i.e. Mike
Friend, Mike Sullivan, Sam Swenson, etc.) to get an
idea of what is involved. Remember also, that the
sale is a Base function, and ultimately, the Base is
responsible for its success or failure.
I had mentioned the picnic earlier, and wanted to
say “Thank you” for what I thought was a great
event. Several members told “Good job!”, but it
had nothing to do with me. First, it was all the Base
members and their guests who showed up. Despite
the weather not being the nicest, the day was very
enjoyable. The food, which there was plenty of,
was delicious. If you weren’t there, you missed out.
Our COB, Wayne Peterson, and Vice-Commander
Steve Corcoran did an outstanding job in preparation for the picnic and cooking.
Before you know it, fall will be here. We will be
talking about the Auburn parade, Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Fairgrounds, and even the Christmas
party. I encourage each member to join us for any,
or all, of these events, if at all possible. After experiencing for the first time, most people want to come
back again.
Finally, don’t forget that in October our regular
monthly meeting shifts to the third Saturday of the
month, starting at 1000. Be sure to mark it on your
calendar.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve
the Base.
Jim DeMott Base Commander
USSVI Bremerton Base
USS Sea Devil (SSN 664) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Sea_Devil_(SSN-664)
Some sailors have taken literally the old t-shirt saying that they should “Join the Navy. Sail to distant ports. Catch embarrassing, exotic
diseases.”
join, just join us for one of our
I hope this note finds you doing well. It has been events, whether it be a soup
down, parade, dolphin dash, picawhile since I contributed to the Soundings, so I
nic, Christmas party or the Veterthought I would give it a shot this time.
First off, it has been a busy summer. We partici- an’s Day program at the Kitsap
pated in numerous parades and had a successful sale Pavilion.
If you are already a member, please make an efof fireworks at our stand this year. I want to thank
all those base members that actively participated in fort to participate in our events. Don Bassler does a
great job updating Gertrude Check to inform us of
these events. Without your dedicated support of
marching in the parades and manning the stand for what is happening. I believe once you march in a
parade or enjoy one of my award winning brats at
the fireworks sales, these events would have not
the picnic, you just might meet a few good guys and
been successful. I salute you and truly appreciate
enjoy yourself. The parades are a blast and let the
your effort.
I feel I need to address the membership issue and community knows we are out there supporting them.
Hello Fellow Submariners
participation at this time. Our main goal is to perpetuate the memory of those shipmates that passed before us, and paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend this
country. The only requirement to join our great
group is qualified in submarines. If you know of any
former shipmate or acquaintance that may enjoy
what we do, please ask them to come to a meeting
and just get a feel for what we do. No pressure to
As always, if there is anything I can do for you,
please contact me. I am here to support you. We
have a great base, and it is a pleasure to serve as
your Vice Commander.
Cheers!!
Steve Corcoran
John D. “Bud” Hawk Post 109 Silverdale, WA
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost109SilverdaleWa
Monthly meeting—7:00 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month at All Star Lanes in
Silverdale. Questions? Send an email to drpittman@wavecable.com
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From the Editor
The digital edition of the Puget Soundings includes a template for you to provide
your story! If requested, I will send you a WORD copy so you can “type” your input.
I am more than happy to edit/revise and work with you to produce your story for an
upcoming issue of the Puget Soundings. I have also included the E-Board minutes for June
and July plus photos from Memorial Day and various Soup Downs.
Dave Pittman drpittman@wavecable.com
Stay in the Loop
The Gertrude Check (Bremerton Base website) - current information on base activities, members, online news, and calendar http://gertrude-check.org/
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The Submarine Tradition
"There is something about the submarine service. It tends to create a bond between those who have served
that is born of trust. Every submariner who ever put to sea and submerged has placed in the hands of another, their very lives. The bond is not one of close friendship, even though those do grow out of the time spent
aboard a boat. It is one of mutual respect - blind to color, ethnicity, religion, nationality and gender. The
bond is one of personal responsibility. Not everyone has it. Some don't even know what personal responsibility is. Submariners know what it is. It is their way of life. The trust and respect and sense of personal responsibility is.... "The Submarine Tradition...""
Jim Christley http://pigboats.com/
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USS Hawkbill (SSN 666) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Hawkbill_(SSN-666)
After a sea cruise, I realized how much I missed being at sea. We are now considering a Med cruise visiting some of my past favorite ports.
Of course I’ll have to pony up better than $5,000 for the privilege. To think, Uncle Sam actually had to pay me to visit those same ports 25
years ago.
Commander
Jim DeMott
360-895-0547
jedemott@hotmail.com
Holland Club
Chairman
Dick Litscher
360-373-1838
nolitch@comcast.net
stephenjcorcoran@ gmail.com
Bonefish Manager
NWCPOA Rep
Sam Swenson
360-275-3638
sswenson@ tscnet.com
Past Commander
David Niemy
360-692-5122
Fireworks Chairman
Mike Friend
360-308-0594
ssbnswo@aol.com
mfriendz28@hotmail.com
Chief of the Boat
Wayne Peterson
360-265-0266
Scholarship Chairman
John Gardner
360-692-8994
bronc4life@yahoo.com
Jgardner@ donobi.com
Secretary
Wayne Sieckowski
360-362-2064
Base Webmaster
Don “Red” Bassler
360-602-0250
wsieckowski@gmail,com
up-scope@wavecable.com
Treasurer
Membership Chairman
Dennis Nardone
360-830-5843
FaceBook
Dale McVey
360-981-1167
dale.mcvey@gmail.com
dnardone@wavecable.com
Chaplain
Fred Borgmann
360-337-2978
Historian
Bob Paul
360-692-0165
office@ussvi.org
bobpaul98312@hotmail.com
Storekeeper
Ralph W. Harris
360-876-0830
Western District 4
Commander
Al Durkee
360-569-0507
rwharris@wavecable.com
durkeeal@ earthlink.net
http://gertrude-check.org/baseofficials.html
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USS Bergall (SSN 667) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Bergall_(SSN-667)
OFFICERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Vice Commander
Steve Corcoran
360-471-2704
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USS SEAHORSE (SS-304) was laid down on August 1, 1942 at the Mare Island Navy Yard.
She was launched January 9, 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Chester C. Smith and commissioned March 31,
1943 with CDR Donald McGregor in command. The first Seahorse war patrol was from 3 August to 27
September 1943. On the morning of 29 August while gaining attack position on an enemy convoy, she
was detected by escorts and suffered damage from a depth charge attack. She scored three torpedo hits on
a transport and then went deep to evade the ensuing attack which caused several leaks and put one torpedo
tube out of commission.
Following refit, Seahorse sailed on 20 October for her second war patrol. She sank three enemy trawlers in surface actions and then, along
with the USS Trigger commenced a two day attack on a 17 ship Japanese convoy. Seahorse evaded three escort ships and fired three torpedos at two freighters. Four hours later she again attacked, sending three
more torpedos at a tanker and another spread at a third freighter. Flames
burst from each target as Japanese destroyers turned towards Seahorse
but they were too late to catch her. Seahorse expended the last of her torpedos on 30 November. After manuevering for several hours she was finally able to fire her stern tubes at the enemy convoy. However, one
torpedo exploded close aboard and the convoy opened fire on the vicinity of Seahorse. With so many explosions around her, it was impossible for her to determine whether any torpedos had hit. Low on fuel and
out of torpedos, she returned to Pearl Harbor.
Seahorse departed on 6 January 1944 for her third war patrol. On 16 January, she evaded four escorts and destroyed the cargo ship Nikko Maru. She
spent 21 January tracking two enenmy cargo ships and three escorts. In the
late evening she pressed home four attacks to sink the cargo ship Yasukuni
Maru, and the passenger-cargo ship Ikoma Maru. On the evening of 28
January, Seahorse began an 80 hour chase of an enemy convoy. Being
continually harassed by escorts and aircraft, Seahorse fired three torpedos
at the cargo ship Toka Maru. Following the sinking, she lost contact with
the convoy for several hours, but sighted it again at dawn. With the crew
exhausted by the extended chase, she fired her final two torpedos. After
evading the escorts, she surfaced in time to see the results of her latest attack as the cargo ship Toei Maru slipped beneath the waves. [See Seahorse pg. 6].
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USS Spadefish (SSN 6368) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Spadefish_(SSN-668)
Some sailors have taken literally the old t-shirt saying that they should “Join the Navy. Sail to distant ports. Catch embarrassing, exotic
diseases.”
[from pg. 5] Seahorse's fourth war patrol was conducted in the Marianas. Intercepting a large convoy
on 8 April, she fired four torpedos, sinking the converted seaplane tender Aratama Maru. Shortly thereafter, her second spread of torpedos sank the caro ship Kizagawa Maru. Although a counter attack drove
Seahorse from the vicinity, she quickly regained contact and sank the cargo ship Bisaka Maru. Seahorse
took up lifeguard stations for airstrikes on Saipan on 12 April and, while west of Saipan on 20 April,
sighted and sank the Japanese submarine RO-45. In the same vicinity a week later, Seahorse sank the cargo ship Akigawa Maru. She departed her lifeguard station on 3 May and arrived at Brisbane, Australia on
11 May.
Seahorse's fifth war patrol began on 11 June 1944, patrolling between Formosa and Luzon. On 13 June, a
Japanese Task Force under VADM Ukagi Matome set sail to rendezvous with additional elements of the
Japanese fleet to attack the U.S. invasion fleet off the Marianas. However, on 15 June, at 1622, Ugaki was
sighted east of Mindanao and later reported by USS Seahorse. Seahorse’s report helped U.S. intelligence
put together a picture of the strength and disposition of the approaching Japanese forces. The information
later led to the "Great Mariana's Turkey Shoot" during which the U.S. broke the back of Japanese naval
aviation. On the morning of 27 June, she sank the tanker Medan Maru and damaged two other enemy vessels. On 3 July, she sank the carg ship Nitto Maru and the passenger-cargo ship Gyoyu Maru. The following day, Seahorse expended the last of her torpedos sinking
the cargo ship Kyodo Maru No.28 and returned to Pearl Harbor on 19 July.
Seahorse spent the first part of her sixth war patrol supporting
the capture of the Palaus and then headed for the Luzon Strait.
Despite intensive efforts, she could locate only one worthwhile target, Coastal Defense Vessel No.21, a frigate of 800
tons, which she sank. Five days later she took up lifeguard
station for carrier airstrikes on northern Luzon and then returned to Midway on 18 October.
Upon completion of an overhaul at Mare Island Navy Yard,
Seahorse put to sea on 9 March 1945 for her seventh war patrol. Patrolling in the Tushima Strait, she sank
a small junk with gunfire on 8 April. On 18 April, an attack by two patrol boats left the interior of the submarine a shambles. Seahorse made hasty repairs and headed for Apra Harbor, Guam and then to Pearl
Harbor for overhaul.
Seahorse put to sea for her eighth and final war patrol on 12 July 1945. when hostilities ceased on 15 August, she was on station 40 miles southeast of Hachijo Shima. Following her return to Midway, Seahorse
sailed for Mare Island where she was decommissioned on 2 March 1946. She was reclassified an auxiliary
submarine on 6 November 1962, and struck from the navy list on 1 March 1967. Seahorse received nine
battle stars for service in WWII .
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USS Seahorse (SSN 669) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Seahorse_(SSN-669)
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Explore the Blogosphere/Internet (or…
stories you might have missed)
Blogs
The Lean Submriner
Seattle USSVI Base
Rigged for Red
Dan the Navy Man
The Old Coot
Cold is the Sea
Duffel blog
Facebook (log in to your account first)
Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic
Commander, Submarine Force Pacific
Submarine Group Nine
PACNORWESTCPOA
Navy Times
Together We Served
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Others
Military.Com
Naval History and Heritage Command
Navy Times
COMSUBPAC
COMSUBLANT
America’s Navy
Sailor Jerry
National Archives – Veterans Service Records
My Service Pride
USS Finback (SSN 670) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Finback_(SSN-670)
You can spend two years on a ship and never visit every nook and cranny or even every major space aboard. Yet, you can know all your
shipmates.
Fireworks
2014
Willie Spoon Raffle Winners
Grand Prize (Bremerton Base)
Bob Liland
2nd Prize (Bremerton Base)
Steve CorCoran
Cooper Fuel & Auto Repair
Donna DeMott
Los Cabos
Sam Swenson Jr
Roundtable Pizza
Joe Hanisko
Tracyton Public House
Bruce Cierson
Los Cabos
Alan Topp
Tracyton Public House
Frederick Borgmann
Fiesta Mexican Rest
John Norris
Red Lobster
Janice Waddell
Skippers
R Harris
All Star Lanes Rock & Bowl
Kirk Davis
Manchester Inn
Ronald Hnatovic
Creative Edge Barber Shop
Steve CorCoran
Centering Massage
Carl Callender
Creative Edge Barber Shop
Larry D Kramer
Bremerton Symphony Association
Robert Baker
Elmers
Debbie Cox
Bremerton Symphony Association
William Mead
Los Corales Keyport
Ruth Davenport
Tonys
Richard S Chwaszczewski
Family Pancake House
Ed Soriano
Arena Sports Bar
Richard S Chwaszczewski
Suquamidh Clearwater Casino
Art Tiffin
Family Pancake House
Lynn Ryan
Arena Sports Bar
Ruth Davenport
Fujiyama
Steve CorCoran
Meineke Car Care
Ralph Harris
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Norman Friedman This series offers detailed descriptions of the evolution of all classes of the principal
U.S. combatant types. Each of the seven volumes is
fully illustrated with deck plans, outboard profiles,
sketches from major design studies, and numerous
detailed photographs. The appendixes contain a
wealth of information on ship characteristics and
equipment.
http://theleansubmariner.com/now-read-this-submarinerelated-books/
USS Pintado (SSN 672) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Pintado_(SSN-672)
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USS Bullhead (SS-332) Lost on August 6,
1945 with the loss of 84 crew members in the
Lombok Strait while on her 3rd war patrol
when sunk by a depth charge dropped by a
Japanese Army plane. Bullhead was the last
submarine lost during WWII.
USS Flier (SS-250) Lost on August 13, 1944,
with the loss of 80 crew members while on her
2nd war patrol. Flier was transiting on the surface when she was rocked by a massive explosion (probably a mine) and sank within less than
a minute. 13 survivors, some injured, made it
into the water and swam to shore. 8 survived and
6 days later friendly natives guided them to a
Coast Watcher and they were evacuated by the
USS Redfin.
USS S 39 (SS-144) Lost on August 14, 1942
after grounding on a reef south while on her
3rd war patrol. The entire crew was able to
get off and rescued by the HMAS Katoomba.
USS Harder (SS-257) Lost on August 24, 1944
with the loss of 84 crew members from a depth
charge attack by a minesweeper near Bataan while
on her 6th war patrol.
Harder had won a Presidential Unit Citation for
her first 5 war patrols and CDR Dealey was
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously. Harder is tied for 9th in the number of
enemy ships sunk.
USS Cochino (SS-345) Lost on August 26,
1949 after being jolted by a violent polar gale
off Norway caused an electrical fire and battery explosion that generated hydrogen and
chlorine gasses. In extremely bad weather,
men of Cochino and Tusk (SS-426) fought to
save the submarine for 14 hours. After a 2nd
battery explosion, Abandon Ship was ordered
and Cochino sank. Tusk's crew rescued all of
Cochino's men except for one civilian engineer. Six Sailors from Tusk were lost during
the rescue.
USS Pompano (SS-181) Lost on August 29, 1943
(between Aug 8 and Sept 27) with the loss of 76
men while on her 7th war patrol. Before being
lost, she sank two enemy cargo ships. The exact
cause of her loss remains unknown, but she probably fell victim to a mine. This boat's last known
ship sunk happened on Sept 25th, so she probably
hit that mine on or after that date but before Oct
5th, when she was scheduled back at Midway.
Ship in the Spotlight—USS Bullhead (SS 332)
The USS Bullhead (SS-332) was a Balao-class World War II era submarine. The radio call sign of the USS Bullhead was
NAN-KING-BAKER-TARE. On July 31, 1945, the Bullhead, captained by Lieutenant Commander Edward R. Holt, Jr., left
Fremantle on her third and final war patrol. She had received orders to transit the Lombok Strait and patrol in the Java Sea
with several other American and British submarines. On August 2, 1945, she kept a rendezvous with the Dutch submarine Q
21 about 350 miles south of Lombok Strait and transferred mail to her. On August 6, 1945, the Bullhead reported that she had
transited the Lombok Strait safely was on station in the Java Sea. She was never heard from again and was presumed lost with
all hands. 1
Read more: http://www.subsowespac.org/world_war_ii_submarines/uss_bullhead_ss_332.shtml
Read more: http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-bullhead-332.htm
Read more: http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/b10/bullhead-i.htm
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USS Flying Fish (SSN 673) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Flying_Fish_(SSN-673)
Campari and soda taken in the warm Spanish sun is an excellent hangover remedy.
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USS Trepang (SSN 674) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Trepang_(SSN-674)
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Battle of Midway Sub Action (continued from last issue-final installment)
Midway Plan of the Day Notes
FOR THE FLEET May 29 – June 4
In all the stories you see and read about Midway, the focus is on the surface and air activity. Yet one of the assets the Pacific fleet
had plenty of where submarines. Submarine activity up until June 4th of 1942 had demonstrated capabilities beyond what the
original concept was thought of. Certainly intercepting warships and merchant shipping would remain the most critical task of the
submarine fleet. But many missions would keep the boats busy as the Navy decided the best course to pursue the enemy. What
follows are the actual notes about one of the submarine activities s before, during, and after the Battle of Midway.
USS Tambor
“Lt. Comdr. John W. “Spuds” Murphy, commanding the submarine Tambor, had been in command
of that boat since the start of the war; Tambor had
made two war patrols. During the mid watch on 5
June 1942, ignorant of the location of friendly forces, Murphy spotted four ships on the horizon that
proved to be four Japanese heavy cruisers. When
carrying out emergency evasive maneuvers, two of
the enemy ships, Mikuma and Mogami, collided.
Without firing a torpedo, Tambor had caused
damage to two ships, one of which, Mikuma, was
sunk by U.S. carrier-based planes on 6 June.”
The main contribution the Tambor and her sister
boats ended up being that the Japanese were forced
to take her presence into account as they prepared
for each part of the attack. Sadly, her commanding
officer failed to pursue the enemy and was relieved of command upon return to Pearl Harbor. The boat itself
went on to a great career in the Pacific and earned 11 Battle Stars.
Read more…
Credited with sinking… http://www.navalcovermuseum.org/restored/TAMBOR_SS_198.html
Historical Photographs… http://www.pigboats.com/subs/198.html
Read more…
http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/t2/tambor.htm
http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08198.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Tambor_(SS-198)
http://www.valoratsea.com/Tambor.htm
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USS Bluefish (SSN 675) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Bluefish_(SSN-675)
Almost every port has a “gut.” An area teeming with cheap bars, easy women and partiers. Kind of like Bourbon St., but with foreign
currency.
Whaling Days http://gertrude-check.org/2014%20whalingdays.htm
Go to page 8 to continue
Bremerton Base Calendar
Treasurer’s Report
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7/31/2014 Dennis Nardone
Aug 2 (9:00) E-Board FRA 521 National Ave, Bremerton 360.373.2296
Life Fund: $30, 957.59
Aug 6 (11:30) Bi-Monthly SK Sale – Trident Training Facility Bangor
Scholarship Fund: $10,635.81
Aug 16 (17:00) Celebrating Military Service Parade—Tacoma
General Fund: $34,127.19
Aug 19 (19:00) General Membership Meeting FRA 521 National Ave,
Bremerton 360.373.2296
Net Worth: $75,700.59
NOTE: the July Kitsap Credit Union (KCU)
interest is not posted to report, Interest
amounts will be delayed due to KCU revising their computer system
Sep 6 (9:00) E-Board FRA 521 National Ave, Bremerton 360.373.2296
Sep 16 (19:00) General Membership Meeting FRA 521 National Ave,
Bremerton 360.373.2296
Oct 1 (11:30) Bi-Monthly SK Sale – Trident Training Facility Bangor
Base Membership
Oct 4 (9:00) E-Board FRA 521 National Ave, Bremerton 360.373.2296
7/31/2014 Dennis Nardone
Oct 18 (10:00) General Membership Meeting FRA 521 National Ave,
Bremerton 360.373.2296
Total Members: 274
Nov 1 (9:00) E-Board FRA 521 National Ave, Bremerton 360.373.2296
Annual Members: 50
Nov 8 (9:00) Auburn Veterans Day Parade
USSVI Life Members: 209
Nov 11 (9:00) Veterans Day—Kitsap Pavilion
Base Life Members: 195
Holland Club Members: 141
Annual Associate Members: 4
Life Associate Members: 5
War Veterans: 254
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Nov 15 (10:00) General Membership Meeting FRA 521 National Ave,
Bremerton 360.373.2296
Dec 3 (11:30) Bi-Monthly SK Sale – Trident Training Facility Bangor
Dec 6 (9:00) E-Board FRA 521 National Ave, Bremerton 360.373.2296
Dec 13 (12:00) Annual Christmas Party BPOE Bremerton
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Charles O’Hara
Annual Base Picnic
Bud Sullivan
Edwin Soriano
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If the Guardia Civil tell you to “Alto,” you’d best alto, right now. Same goes for the Carabinieri, gendarmes and other assorted police forces.
You could easily find yourself in that port’s hoosegow. Or shot.
Minutes of the Bremerton Base USSVI
Meeting conducted 17 Jun 2014
Base minutes may be viewed at
Wayne Peterson, the base’s COB reports the annual Base Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, at the Bremerton Elks
Lodge RV shelter and the Christmas Party will be Saturday
December 13, 2014 at the Elks.
Base Vice Cmdr. Steve Corcoran talked about the parades and
thanked everyone who attended. He also encouraged everyone to be a speaker at the meeting. He will be attending the
National Convention in San Francisco and anyone who wants
Base Commander, Jim DeMott called the June 17, 2014 meeting something discussed at the convention talk to Steve. He also
to order at 1900 hours.
discussed the scholarship review board.
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Opening observances were conducted. There were 35 MemMike Friend Fireworks Coordinator reports the Fireworks
bers and guest along with Western Region Director, John
Stand Watch Bill is out. There are still shifts available.
Mansfield, and the 2014 Scholarship recipients. Two new memBase Cmdr. Jim DeMott discussed the meeting hours and turn
bers Scott Bruneel and Bud Sullivan were in attendance.
out for the parades. The next meeting will be July 20 at 1100
The June meeting featured the presentation of 6 Bremerton
before the base picnic at the Elks Picnic area off Pine Road. Jim
Base Annual Lt William "Willie" Spoon Memorial Scholaralso discussed the need for volunteers at the Fireworks Stand.
ship Awards, each $1000. Four of the recipients were preHe discussed the Base Picnic and a Short General Membership
sent.
meeting at the start of the meeting. The USSVI National InsurFred Borgmann the base chaplain reported Ed Blake and The- ance will cover members at all activities.
ron Davis entered on eternal patrol.
The minutes of the March meeting was approved as written.
The Base Treasurer Dennis Nardone reports there is
$72,068.06 in various accounts.
There are 271 Bremerton Base members as of the end of May
2014.
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Western Regional Director John Mansfield discussed the National Scholarship Program, the South Sound Base and the
Traveling Dolphins.
The meeting was adjourned at 1955 for refreshment.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne Sieckowski
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purposes: to bring members together on a weekly basis
to maintain the fraternity, and to encourage the
establishments to contribute a raffle prize or direct
contribution to the Bremerton Base's annual Lt. William
"Willie" Spoon Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Aug 8 Family Inn at Manchester Family Inn 2386 Colchester Dr E, Manchester 360.871.8199
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Sep 5 Famous Dave’s 3276 NW Plaza Road, Silverdale 360.307.9999
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Sep 19 Los Corales 1918 NE Poulsbo Ave, Keyport 360.598.2727
Sep 26 Skippers Fish and Chowder 10725 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale360.516.6265
Oct 3 Fujiyama Steak House 9989 Silverdale Way NW Suite 109, Silverdale 360.352.9888
Oct 10 All Star Lanes 10710 Silverdale Way, Silverdale 360.692.5760
Oct 17 Round Table Pizza 3276 NW Plaza Rd #101, Silverdale 360.698.4040
Oct 24 Olive Garden 3204 NW Randall Way, Silverdale 360.613.0207
Oct 31 Chips Casino 1500 NE Riddell Rd, Bremerton 360.377.8322
Nov 7 Brother Don’s 4200 Kitsap Way, Bremerton 360.377.8442
Nov 14 Tracyton Public House 403 NW Tracy Ave, Bremerton 360.405.768 0
Nov 21 Los Cabos 4120 Wheaton Way, Bremerton 360.373.1320
Nov 28 Red Lobster 3208 NW Randall Way, Silverdale 360.613.0105
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Digital Copy
Tell us Your Story
1.
PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE NAVY? WHETHER YOU
WERE IN THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS OR AS A CAREER, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION
OR PATH YOU TOOK.
2.
IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN COMBAT, PEACEKEEPING OR HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH WERE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TO YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT
WAY.
3.
FROM YOUR ENTIRE SERVICE, INCLUDING COMBAT, DESCRIBE THE PERSONAL MEMORIES WHICH
HAVE IMPACTED YOU MOST?
4.
OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, QUALIFICATION BADGES OR DEVICE YOU RECEIVED, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE ONE(S) MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
5.
WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
6.
CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR SERVICE WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE
BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
7.
WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING
NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
8.
IN WHAT WAYS HAS SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU HAVE APPROACHED
YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CAREER?
9.
BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE NAVY?
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USSVI Bremerton Base
E-Board Meeting
7 June 2014 at FRA Bremerton
0900 Base Commander Jim DeMott called the meeting to order
Digital Copy
10. Wayne Sieckowski proposed that the first scholarship
awarded every year be named in honor of Bev Rogers. i.e. this
year awarded 6 so we would call the first one the Bev Rogers
Memorial Scholarship and not change anything else about the
scholarship program. The EBoard will discuss it at a later meeting.
Board Members present:
11. Dennis Nardone will roll over the Certificate of Deposit at
Base Commander Jim DeMott
Navy Federal.
Vice Commander Steve Corcoran
12. Jim DeMott discussed getting a group together to go to a
Base Treasurer Dennis Nardone
Blue Jackets game.
Base Secretary Wayne Sieckowski
COB Wayne Peterson
Others attending the meeting included Parades and Scholarship
Chairman John Gardner and Float Coordinator Sam Swenson,
and Base Historian Bob Paul.
Meeting was adjourned at 1020 by Base Commander
Jim Demott.
Respectfully submitted, Wayne Sieckowski. Base Secretary
1. The minutes of the previous E-Board meeting were discussed
and approved.
2. Treasurer & Membership Chairman Dennis Nardone reports a net worth of $72,078.06. The Treasurer’s report was approved. Membership is 271 members.
3. Chief of the Boat Wayne Peterson reports the Base Picnic
will be at the Elks Picnic area on 20 July. The base will supply
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Soft Drinks. Everyone is asked to
bring a side dish to share.
4. Sam Swenson reports the Fireworks Watch Bill has many
openings. This will be brought up at the General Meeting on
June 17.
5. John Gardner reports the upcoming parades are Fathoms of
Fun in Port Orchard on June 28 and the 4 th of July Parade on
Bainbridge Island. He will have some of the Scholarship recipients at the meeting on June 17 with refreshment to follow.
6. Sam Swenson the Float Coordinator reports the float will be
ready.
7. Vice Cmdr. Steve Corcoran will buy the Brats for the picnic. He will have Adm. Harlow as a speaker for the August
meeting.
8. The next E- Board meeting will be 1100 on Sunday July 20,
2014 before the base picnic, followed by at general meeting at
1130 and the picnic at noon.
9. Bob Paul the .Base Historian recommended Adm Harlow as
a Speaker. He also wanted to discuss base literature available to
pass out.
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E-Board Meeting
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20 July 2014 at the Bremerton Elk’s Picnic Shelter
1000 Base Commander Jim DeMott called the meeting to order
Board Members present: Base Commander Jim DeMott
Vice Commander Steve Corcoran
Base Treasurer Dennis Nardone
Base Secretary Wayne Sieckowski
COB Wayne Peterson
Others attending the meeting included Float Coordinator Sam
Swenson, Holland Club Chairman Dick Litscher , Mike Friend
Fireworks Sale Manager and Base Storekeeper Ralph Harris.
The minutes of the previous E-Board meeting were discussed
and approved as corrected.
Treasurer & Membership Chairman Dennis Nardone reports a
net worth of $71,470.86. The Treasurer’s report was approved.
Membership is 273 members.
Chief of the Boat Wayne Peterson reports the Base Picnic will
be at the Elks Picnic area on 20 July.
Cmdr. Jim DeMott reported for the Base Chaplain Fred
Borgmann that Life Member Greg Fessler is not doing well.
The Fireworks sale was discussed. The base is actively looking
for a Fireworks Manager for the 2015 season. Dennis Nardone
discussed conducting a raffle for a rifle and the money which
could be raised.
Sam Swenson the Float Coordinator reports the float will be
ready for the Whaling Days Parade on Saturday July 26.
Vice Cmdr. Steve Corcoran will have Adm. Harlow as a speaker
for the August meeting.
The next E- Board meeting will be 1100 on Sunday July 20,
2014 before the base picnic, followed by at general meeting at
1130 and the picnic at noon J
Jim DeMott discussed getting a group together to go to a Blue
Jackets game on Friday 1 August 2014. A motion was made and
passed unanimously for the base to pay the admission to the
game for members and guests.
Meeting was adjourned at 1020 by Base Commander Jim
Demott.
Respectfully submitted, Wayne Sieckowski. Base Secretary
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Red Lobster
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