SUBSIM Radio Room Forums - View Single Post

sunvalleyslim · 06-03-09, 03:36 PM

I had the distinct pleasure to stand Lookout and Helm Watches on the USS Segundo SS-398 from 68 to 70.
A lot of memories I have from the Diesel Boats are from standing those watches

One of the stunts that we liked to pull, would be to make a complete circle while underway without the Officer of the Deck noticing the course change.

Now this had to be accomplished on a moonless night, no other ships on the horizon, no landmarks and the Lookouts would have to distract him so he didn't see the compass going around in a circle.........

06-03-09, 03:36 PM	#11
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	I had the distinct pleasure to stand Lookout and Helm Watches on the USS Segundo SS-398 from 68 to 70. A lot of memories I have from the Diesel Boats are from standing those watches One of the stunts that we liked to pull, would be to make a complete circle while underway without the Officer of the Deck noticing the course change. Now this had to be accomplished on a moonless night, no other ships on the horizon, no landmarks and the Lookouts would have to distract him so he didn't see the compass going around in a circle......... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)