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07-13-18, 05:08 AM
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Grey Wolf
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A question on "Silverside"
Hi, I have a simple question,
I found this picture of the USS-236 what does the paratrooper mean? 2 pilots rescue? Or other? And "16" number? Depth charge?  Thanks 
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07-13-18, 07:00 AM
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Samurai Navy
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im guessing but it think that's a mine. 16 mines destroyed 2 aviators rescued?
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07-13-18, 09:53 AM
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Exactly. No question, that's what those symbols mean.
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07-14-18, 05:57 PM
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07-16-18, 10:25 AM
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Mines were laid, not destroyed.
SILVERSIDES' fifth war patrol, 17 May - 16 July 1943, was in the Solomon Islands. Her primary mission was to lay a minefield in Steffan Strait, between New Hanover and New Ireland. She also sank one cargo ship, HIDE MARU (5,256 tons) on 11 June.
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07-16-18, 10:42 AM
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Samurai Navy
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They did blow up mines. Ive read about it in patrol logs from USS Batfish SS-310, and there was footage of a fleet boat shooting at one with machine gun, although now i cant find it. Maybe it was on an episode of Silent Service.
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07-17-18, 10:57 AM
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Yes...
I know they did; I've seen films and photos, probably some of the same footage, also can't remember where. My note was in relation to the symbol painted on her conning tower; taking credit for the minefield she laid in June '43.
Roscoe..."US Submarine Operations in WWII", Chapter 15...has a short but interesting narrative concerning submarine minelaying operations. 
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