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	USS Piper (SS-409) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		USS Piper (SS/AGSS-409), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the piper, a fish of the halfbeak family found in warm seas mostly along the shore.
		Piper arrived at Midway 30 March 1945 for refit and training, and departed 26 April for her second war patrol in another wolf pack.
		Piper arrived 15 October 1945 at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn. During the next five years, Piper remained in the New London area with the exception of cruises to Nassau, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and overhauls in Portsmouth and Philadelphia Naval Shipyards.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/U/USS-Piper-(SS-409).htm (1102 words)

	USS Piper
		Piper spent the period from 15 February to 24 March off the south and southeast coasts of Honshu serving alternately on independent patrol and lifeguard duty for the then intensive B-29 and carrier strikes against Japan.
		Piper arrived 15 October 1945 at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. During the next five years, Piper remained in the New London area with the exception of cruises to Nassau, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and overhauls in Portsmouth and Philadelphia.
		On 15 June Piper was reclassified to AGSS 409 and the next day she was placed "out of commission, special," and replaced Cero as the Detroit, Mich., Naval Reserve Training submarine.
	www.navyhistory.com /Submarine/piper.html (946 words)

	USS THREADFIN (SS-410) - SHIP'S HISTORY -
		USS Threadfin (SS-410), named for any of a family of fishes related to the mullets and distinguished by filamentous rays on the lower part of the pectoral fin, was authorized to be built by the United States Congressional Act of 9 July 1942...which stated in part:
		On 30 January 1945, USS Threadfin sighted a large enemy patrol craft, but prudently allowed her to pass, unmolested, in the hope of drawing a bead on any merchant vessels for which she might be running interference.
		USS Threadfin was the lead ship in a Sixth Fleet Naval Review to honor the visit and inspection of the naval units by the President of the United States...Richard Nixon...
	www.subvetpaul.com /USS-Threadfin-SS-410.htm (4275 words)

	USS Pillsbury - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation USS Pillsbury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		USS Pillsbury - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation USS Pillsbury.
		Here you will find more informations about USS Pillsbury.
		Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Pillsbury for John E. Pillsbury.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/USS-Pillsbury.html (130 words)

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		Served on the Piper from 1964 to 1965.
		I was only on Piper for a few months in '67 but if anyone wants me to set up a site similar to ours (www.ss346.com), I'll be glad to consider it.
		Manny Paris ENC SS USN Ret.Passed away December 2, 2004 after a brief illness.Chief Paris served on the USS Piper SS 409 9-60 to 12-63.He will be sadly missed by his former shipmates.
	www.htmlgear.tripod.com /guest/control.guest?u=piperevans&i=1&a=view (182 words)

	USS THREADFIN (SS-410) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		While transiting to the Panama Canal, the formal surrender by the Empire of Japan to the Allies took place on the deck of battleship USS Missouri...which was anchored in Tokyo Bay...on 2 September 1945...thus ending the Second World War.
		This device was capable of lighting up the banks on both sides of the canal at night...thereby enhancing the ability of the pilot to conn the vessel down the center of the canal during periods of darkness.
		USS Threadfin was the lead ship in a Sixth Fleet Naval Review to honor the visit and inspection of the naval units by the President of the United States...Richard Nixon...who watched the demonstrations from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
	ussubvetsofworldwarii.org /Threadfin.html (3964 words)

	Mar_APR2002_Boat_Notes
		USS Perch (SS-176) was lost on 3 March 1942 with the loss of 8 officers and men when it was sunk near 30 Miles NW Soerabia, Java (60 officers and men were taken prisoner, 52 survived the war).
		USS Grampus (SS-207) was lost on 5 March 1943 with the loss of 72 officers and men when it was sunk in the Blackett Strait; Possibly in Vella Gulf, last contacts at 4 55S 152 30E.
		USS Kete (SS-369) was lost on 20 March 1945 with the loss of 87 officers and men when it was sunk somewhere between 29 38N 130 02E and Midway.
	www.crashpilot.com /subvets/Mar_APR2002_Boat_Notes.htm (3918 words)

	Gamewardens of Vietnam, official home of task force 116
		The crew of the submarine uss Piper (SS 409) claims she is the diving champ of active duty submarines.
		According to Piper crewmembers, the highest number of dives recorded in the Submarine Library of the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, is 13,851.
		Home after a seven-month, around-the-world cruise are Destroyer Divisions 121 and 122, homeported in Newport, R. On the last leg of their journey from the Western Pacific, the eight ships transited the Suez Canel and made a midsummer visit to Athens, Greece.
	www.tf116.org /magazine/allhands46.html (876 words)

	Beach
		During World War II, he served as Damage Control Assistant, Chief Engineer, and Executive Officer of USS Trigger (SS-237), during which time she was one of the highest scoring submarines in the force.
		Following the war, he commanded USS Amberjack (SS-522), USS Trigger (SS-564), and USS Triton (SSN-586), and served as naval aide to President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
		USS Salamonie Association President, John Lichoff, holds up the uniform shirt with ribbons sent to him by Captain Beach's widow.
	www.salamonie.homestead.com /Beach.html (479 words)

	USS CAVALLA SS-244 Reunions - Cavalla Submarine reunions in Galveston Texas
		The tolling of the boats ceremony was held at Seawolf park, alongside the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart.
		The national anthem was performed by the Rumble Seat Four barbershop quartet; the tenor, John Harlan, is a submarine veteran who served on the USS PIPER, SS-409.
		The walls were bedecked with photos of Cavalla and her crews, the tables had sailor caps and assorted Cavalla pictures, plus a unique SS or SSK centerpiece.
	www.cavalla.org /ww2reun.html (1421 words)

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		Lucian served on the USS ARCHERFISH AGSS-311, HARDHEAD SS-365, BANG SS-385, TIRANTE SS-420, TORO SS-422, SARDA SS-488 and SALMON SSR-573.
		Ray was a WWII veteran, putting the USS PIPER SS-409 in commission and made war patrols on her until the end of the war.
		Upon graduating from Sub School he was originally assigned to the USS THRESHER but because he was dating at the time he was allowed to swap assignments with a classmate and went to the USS TINOSA.
	ussvi.org /Final/final-01.htm (3492 words)

	All Hands - August 1999: Interview with CAPT Edward L. Beach (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		By war's end he was in command of his own boat, USS Piper (SS 409).
		Some years later he would command the nuclear submarine USS Triton (SS[R]N 586) during her famous 84-day/41,000 mile submerged voyage around the globe, a record that still stands today for speed and endurance.
		I became kind of a son to him and he a father figure to me. I had no idea he was a submariner, but when I left the ship to report to submarine school, he appeared in full uniform with a submarine pin on his jacket -- for me.
	www.mediacen.navy.mil /pubs/allhands/aug99/pg32.htm (1337 words)

	Submarine Pioneers-Page 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Eight submariners used their "Momsen Lungs" to reach the surface from the USS Tang (SS-306), which was sunk in 180 feet of water in the East China Sea in October 1944.
		The USS George Washington (SSBN-598), the first ballistic missile submarine, was commissioned 30 December 1959, fired its first test missile 20 July 1960, and departed on the Navy's first deterrent patrol on 15 November 1960.
		He served aboard USS Tarpon (SS-175) and USS Narwhal (SS-167), and was awarded the Bronze Star while serving aboard USS Trutta (SS-421) during World War II.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/cno/n87/history/pioneers4.html (2733 words)

	CYBERSUB FLOTILLA - Shipmate Message Center
		USS Sea Cat (SS399) 8-60 to 6-62, USS Cubera (SS347) 10-63 to 10-64, USS Tirante (SS420) 10-64 to 10-66.
		Was in the Navy 1970-79 and served on four(4) Boats USS Tusk (SS426), USS Tiru (SS416), USS Daniel Boone (SSBN 629) USS Gato (SSN 615) IC1(SS).
		I served aboard the USS Piper SS-409 and became a 10 grander in the late fifties and sixties.
	www.subsim.com /shipmate/announce.html (8003 words)

	WWII Sub Commander and Author Dies at 84 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Beach received the Navy Cross, the second-highest decoration a Sailor can be awarded next to the Medal of Honor, for his role on Tirante in destroying Japanese ships in shallow waters just miles from the enemy coast.
		Later in his career, Beach commanded USS Triton (SSRN 586) during its record-setting 84 day, 41,500 mile submerged circumnavigation of the globe — a record that still stands today.
		In addition to his superb naval career, he was an accomplished author and wrote extensively about the submarine force and the Navy he loved.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=4874 (510 words)

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		Donald qualified on the USS DIODON SS-349 and served on the USS CUSK SS-348, USS CHIVO SS-341 and THE USS CAPTAINE SS-336.
		He qualified in USS CHIVO SS-341 and served in SS-224, SS-410, SS-234, SS-298, SS-303, and SS-385.
		Ernie qualified aboard USS SEA LEOPARD SS-483 and served in USS SEA LION APSS-315, SEA ROBIN SS-407, GUDGEON SS-567, GRAYBACK SS-576 and USS DARTER SS-576.
	ussvi.org /Final/final-02.htm (3558 words)

	SUBVETS GROTON BASE
		USS Argonaut (SS-166) was lost on 10 January 1943 with the loss of 84 officers and men when it was sunk off Rabaul near 05 155N 153 50E; (Another location given as 5 40S 152 02E).
		USS S-26 (SS-131) was lost on 24 January 1942 with the loss of 46 officers and men when it was sunk after ramming by USS PC-460 in the Gulf of Panama, 14 Miles West of San Jose Light.
		USS Trout (SS-202) was lost on 29 February 1944 with the loss of 79 officers and men when it was sunk near 22 40N, 131 45E, middle of Philippines Basin.
	www.crashpilot.com /subvets/Jan_Feb2002_Boat_Notes.htm (3351 words)

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		10-Jul-1944; Keel is laid for the USS Runner (SS 476) 10-Jul-1998; USS Baltimore (SSN 704) is decommissioned 10-Jul-1945; USS Barb (SS 220) 'sinks' a train.
		13-Jul-1943; USS Raton (SS 270) is commissioned 13-Jul-1991; USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) is commissioned 13-Jul-1996; USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) is commissioned 13-Jul-1946; USS Hake (SS 256) is decommissioned 14-Jul-1923; USS S-13 (SS 118) is commissioned 14-Jul-1920; General Order 541 of July 14, 1920 introduces ship letter designators(SS meaning submarine) and hull numbers.
		All submarines commissioned and decommissioned prior to this had no assigned hull number or SS designator during their lifetime.
	www.geocities.com /gmtbase/events/july.doc (311 words)

	Archerfish Crews
		BRANNAN, Thomas A. Jan 60 Rec for dut fm: USS ATULE (SS-403) 17 Jan 61 Tran to: USS CARP (SS-338) for duty.
		MACK, Clyde A. 26 Mar 64 Rec for dut fm: USS BREAM (SS-243) 30 Jun 65 Tran to: USS BAYA (AGSS-318) for duty.
		ROYLE, Michael J. Aug 64 Rec for dut fm: USS SABALO (SS-302) 23 Mar 65 Ch enl desig to (SS) 16 Aug 65 Tran to: USS PERCH (APSS-313) for duty.
	www.ussarcherfish.com /crew/crew.htm (12273 words)

	RidesSubs Guest Book (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I served as the MPA and QAO on the USS William H. Bates from 1993-1996.
		I qualified aboard USS Balao, AGSS-285, in 1962, sailed aboard USS Tirante, SS-420, from 1963 to 1966, then 'swapped' to the USS Ronquil,SS-396, made a WestPac patrol and got out in Oct 1967 as an EM2(SS).
		I SERVED ON THE USS HALFBEAK (SS-352) FROM 66-69 AND ON THE USS BLENNY (SS-324) FROM EARLY 69 UNTIL SHE WAS DECOMMISSIONED.
	members.aol.com /jfreed/archive/gbook_2.html (414 words)

	USS Tirante photos page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		He was also a plank owner on USS Trigger (SS-237) (made 11 patrols on her), USS Silversides (SS-236), USS Piper (SS-409), USS Guardfish (SS-217), USS Trigger II (SS-564) (plank owner), and USS Sarda (SS-488).
		The loss of USS Trigger was devastating to many of the
		Howard Spence also lost his older brother, Ernie, who served on USS Snook (SS-279).
	www.geocities.com /Pentagon/6153/SS420.htm (121 words)

	Navy "Old Salt" Sub Cap (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Item is usually shipped in approximately 3 weeks - Item can not be promised for Chrismas delivery.
		USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI - SSN 705
		Enjoy a quality 100% Cotton Golf Shirt embroidered with Silver Dolphins and the Name and Hull Number from a Submarine on the left chest.
	www.priorservice.com /navolsubcap.html (122 words)

	Diesel Boat Pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		USS COD (SS USS DRUM (SS 228) - on public display
		USS O-9 (SS 70) - still on patrol
		USS S-51 (SS 162) - still on patrol
	msequel.com /dbf.htm (126 words)

	USS Bowfin - US Submarine Sites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		USS John C Calhoun (SSBN-630) site inactive 2/8/02
		USS Plunger - A-1 (SS-2), (SS-179), and (SSN-595)
		USS Tautog (SS-199 and SSN-639) site to be inactive - 1 October 2001
	www.bowfin.org /website/links/us_subs/us_subs.htm (472 words)

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