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SgtWalt65 · 04-09-07, 05:38 PM

Anyone herd anymore about the overhaul back to operational status of the USS Silversides?
They talk about it some here at: http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online...ilversides.htm
Saying the following:

Description

USS Silversides is in excellent condition with most of her mechanical systems still operational. Although used as a museum exhibit under the direction of the Combined Great Lakes Navy Association USS Silversides is now undergoing a check of all systems with the intention of returning her to surface operation on Lake Michigan.

USS Silversides ranks third among U.S. submarines in the war for enemy ships sunk with 23 confirmed sinkings for a total of 90,080 tons. The number one and two subs, Tautog and Tang, no longer exist. Tang was lost in action in the Formosa Straits in October 1944 and Tautog was scrapped in 1960. USS Silversides is thus the top ranked surviving U.S. submarine. No other surviving American submarine from World War II sank more ships. [3]

04-09-07, 05:38 PM	#1
SgtWalt65 Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Addison, Texas USA Posts: 117 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	USS Silversides Anyone herd anymore about the overhaul back to operational status of the USS Silversides? They talk about it some here at: http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online...ilversides.htm Saying the following: Description USS Silversides is in excellent condition with most of her mechanical systems still operational. Although used as a museum exhibit under the direction of the Combined Great Lakes Navy Association USS Silversides is now undergoing a check of all systems with the intention of returning her to surface operation on Lake Michigan. USS Silversides ranks third among U.S. submarines in the war for enemy ships sunk with 23 confirmed sinkings for a total of 90,080 tons. The number one and two subs, Tautog and Tang, no longer exist. Tang was lost in action in the Formosa Straits in October 1944 and Tautog was scrapped in 1960. USS Silversides is thus the top ranked surviving U.S. submarine. No other surviving American submarine from World War II sank more ships. [3]