Hms tireless and uss pargo rendezvous at the north pole in 1991. The following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. The artwork depicts the uss tautog in all her glory. The uss tautog ss 199 conning tower fairwater with her ww ii war record. Uss tautog galveston, texas military base, landmark. The third patrol of the ss199, uss tautog boardgamegeek. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss tautog ssn639. Uss tautog ss 199, a tamborclass submarine, was the first ship of the united states navy to be named for the tautog, a small edible sport fish, which is also called a blackfish. Tautog has returned from a 45day patrol on 5 december. Tautog visited chinhae, south korea, in april and, on the 20th, arrived in subic bay for a series of special operations in the philippines. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss tautog ssn639 products in our ships store.
Tautog was released from the special task force and resumed her voyage east, arriving at guam on 19 march. Tautog has returned from a 45day patrol on 5 december and only one fourth of the regular crew was on board. Uss cavalla ssn684 submarines, warfare, military, navy, boats, boating. The submarine was in service from 17 august 1968 to 31 march 1997. Media in category uss tautog ssn 639 the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Submarine base manned by one section of submarine division sixtyone relief crew. Uss tautog ssn639 framed navy ship display burgundy. The second tautog ssn639 was laid down on 27 january 1964 at pascagoula, miss. Baskett torpedoed and sank the japanese fast transport t15 1500 grt off southern kyushu, japan in position 3109n, 29e. This is a forum for sailors who served on the uss tautog. Uss tautog ssn 639 the second tautog ssn 639 was laid down on 27 january 1964 at pascagoula, miss. Uss tautog ss199 submarine operations research group. The poc for the narwhal reunion is buck crouch narwhal veterans inc.
Our standard 20x24 print depicts the magnificent us naval submarinebattle flag remastered onto high quality canvas. Uss tautog ssn639 the second tautog ssn639 was laid down on 27 january 1964 at pascagoula, miss. One thing that wasnt mentioned well is the fact that the duty officer on 7 december later became the second wartime commanding officer of uss tautog ss199. Uss tautog ss199 19401945 us navy ships were built with many products containing asbestos, making navy veterans at higher risk for developing mesothelioma. Tautog ssn 639 doing an emergency blow with me on it see profile for details this is written as my memoirs as the skipper of the uss tautog, ss199 while playing silent victory. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. At 0750 several men on deck observed three planes flying in the general direction of the u. Uss tautog ssn 639 decommissioned uss tautog was the third ship in the sturgeon class of attack submarines and the second ship in the navy to bear the name of the small, edible, sport fish, also called blackfish or oysterfish, found on the atlantic coast of the united states. Buy militarybest uss tautog ssn639 enlisted license plate frame.
You can add your own entry and contact navy buddies listed. Uss tautog ssn 639 f troop patch submarines 600699. Willingham in command following brief training in long island sound, tautog got underway for the caribbean on her shakedown cruise which lasted from 6 september to 11 november. Frames free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Uss tautog, a sturgeonclass attack submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the. The terrible t, uss tautog ss199, credited with 26.
Tautog was credited with shooting down a japanese fighter bomber during the pearl harbor raid on dec 7, 1941. Balderston drove his sub deeper into petropavlovsk. Uss tautog ssn639 goes hawaiian, 23 september 1968. Tautog ss199 of the us navy american submarine of the. Media in category uss tautog ss 199 the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Submarine operations research group attack data uss tautog ss199 patrol number date hour 0023 operational command latitude longitude approach light condition approach image method approach surfaced or submerged attack light condition. If it means something to someone it is free for the taking. Laid down, 27 january 1964, at ingalls shipbuilding co. She was commissioned on 15 march 1967, sponsored by pauline lafon gore, wife of united states senator albert gore, sr. This uss tautog ssn639 silver dolphins submarine enlisted cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Ssn 639 was named in commemoration of the fleet submarine tautog ss 199 the contract to build tautog was awarded to ingalls shipbuilding in pascagoula, mississippi, on 30 november 1961 and her keel was laid down there on 27 january 1964.
More than just an artistic concept of the ship, this display includes a custom designed ship crest plaque and an engraved ship statistics plaque. Its not written as a formal usn report, because i havent studied enough history for that and itd. In the winter of 1982, tautog joined one of her sister ships, the uss aspro ssn648, and journeyed to the frozen reaches of the north. Buy militarybest uss tautog ssn639 officer license plate frame. Red cedar shelf with cup hooks with old trains in print sealed cup hooks, old. Each one is a custom work of fine art built by hand in the usa. Uss tautog ss 199 ww2 submarine battle flag, us naval.
Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. Uss tautog ssn639 project gutenberg selfpublishing. Balderston drove his sub deeper into petropavlovsk whereupon they collided with a soviet echoii class attack boat. Welcome to the uss tautog ssn639 guestbook forum navy.
Uss tautog ssn639, a sturgeonclass attack submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the tautog, a small, edible, sport fish, also called blackfish or oysterfish, found on the atlantic coast of the united states. The submarines are designed for a broad spectrum of openocean and littoral missions. Early in may, tautog made a liberty call at hong kong and then returned to subic bay on the 18th. It seldom exceeds three feet and is usually not larger than ten pounds. We are happy to offer a classic style 5 panel custom us navy submarine ssn 639 uss tautog embroidered hat. Fond recollections of the namesake of my first ship, uss tautog ssn 639. The virginiaclass, also known as the vaclass or 774class, is a class of nuclearpowered fast attack submarines in service with the u.
She operated beneath the ice pack for two months and experienced the rare thrill of a dual surfacing maneuver at the north pole with uss aspro ssn648. The first tautog ss199 was laid down on 1 march 1939 at groton, conn. On 7 december, 1941 tautog was moored at pier two u. One of the most successful submarines of world war ii, tautog was credited with sinking 26 japanese ships, for a total of 72,606 tons, scoring second by number of ships and eleventh by tonnage earning her the. Nuclear powered attack submarine uss tautog ssn639 underway on the surface. Please enjoy a uss tautog ssn 639 f troop patchuss alabama ssbn 731 patch. Klintworth usn, usa, nuclear submarine, ssn639 she reached the north pole. This article appeared in the march 1958 issue of proceedings, published as deep battleground by commander charles w. Ssn 639 was named in commemoration of the fleet submarine tautog ss 199. Kyle, conducted operations in the arctic lt randy ray. Baskett torpedoed and sank the japanese torpedo recovery vessel shuri maru 1857 grt at the southern end of tsushima strait in position 3337n, 128. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss tautog ssn 639. Your submarinein this case the usstautog ssn639 is here to gather intelligence on soviet cruise missile submarines that could pose a threat to us carriers. Taylor alan hayashida conducted joint operations in the arctic uss puffer ssn 652, cdr tom g.
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Uss tautog uss tautog ssn639, a sturgeonclass attack. Our standard 20x24 canvas print has an images size of 14x18 with a 3 border. Some people call them military covers or military hats. It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. Submarine patches available for imprinting on 15 oz. Your submarinein this case the uss tautog ssn 639 is here to gather intelligence on soviet cruise missile submarines that could pose a threat to us carriers. Uss tautog ssn 639, a sturgeonclass attack submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the tautog tautoga onitis, and is found along the northern atlantic coast. Uss tautog ssn639 silver dolphins submarine enlisted cap. Uss tautog ssn 639, a sturgeon class attack submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the tautog tautoga onitis, a wrasse commonly found along the northern atlantic coast.
Its not written as a formal usn report, because i havent studied enough history for that and itd probably be boring. We had the deckplate with ss199 from the first tautog hanging in crews mess while i served. Distinguishing characteristics are the small mouth, continuous spinous dorsal. Uss tautog ssn639, a sturgeonclass attack submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the tautog tautoga onitis. The tautog became known as the terrible t because of the number of ships sunk. Uss new mexico ssn 779 is a virginiaclass attack submarine. Neil served in the navy around 19701975 and spent much time on uss guardfish.