USS Lancetfish (SS-296) - the sorriest sub ever

AntEater · 05-04-07, 05:46 AM

One of the magnificent products of Cramp Shipbuilding Co, Philadelphia PA
Laid down on 30th September 1942 and allready commissioned on 12th March 1945 (!)
Sank in Boston Harbour after accidental flooding of a stern torpedo tube only three days later. Raised on the 23rd, decommissioned on the 24th.
Laid up until 1959, then scrapped
I am not sure she ever sailed a mile under her own power.

This is going to be my new favorite sub!

Can anybody make me a sig banner with that boat?

Kant Schwimm · 05-04-07, 06:36 AM

Sounds like one of my missions:rotfl: :rotfl:

Mudrik · 05-04-07, 07:13 AM

I know that mentioning "Nuclear" on this forum is tantamount to high treason but if you want to read about another unlucky submarine, I found this on Wikipedia:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Thresher_%28SSN-593%29

Think I'd have applied for a transfer after the tug boat incident!

mookiemookie · 05-04-07, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AntEater

One of the magnificent products of Cramp Shipbuilding Co, Philadelphia PA
Laid down on 30th September 1942 and allready commissioned on 12th March 1945 (!)
Sank in Boston Harbour after accidental flooding of a stern torpedo tube only three days later. Raised on the 23rd, decommissioned on the 24th.
Laid up until 1959, then scrapped
I am not sure she ever sailed a mile under her own power.

BERNAAAAAAAARD!

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Originally Posted by Mudrik

I know that mentioning "Nuclear" on this forum is tantamount to high treason but if you want to read about another unlucky submarine, I found this on Wikipedia:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Thresher_%28SSN-593%29

Funny you should mention that. There was an episode of Modern Marvels on History Channel last week that was talking about submersibles (like the ALVIN) and they had a segment about the Thresher and how they went down in one after the accident to check on the reactor for leaks and whatnot. Interesting stuff!

AVGWarhawk · 05-04-07, 08:59 AM

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Cramp Shipbuilding Co, Philadelphia PA

Many a sub were sent to other yards to get final completion. Cramp, from what I have read, was not the best yard and took to long to complete subs.

U56 · 05-04-07, 11:39 AM

Kinda appropriate name for a sub builder

, I can just see their advertisement!!

"Submarines by Cramp........individual bunks for every sailor"

Regards

05-04-07, 05:46 AM	#1
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	USS Lancetfish (SS-296) - the sorriest sub ever One of the magnificent products of Cramp Shipbuilding Co, Philadelphia PA Laid down on 30th September 1942 and allready commissioned on 12th March 1945 (!) Sank in Boston Harbour after accidental flooding of a stern torpedo tube only three days later. Raised on the 23rd, decommissioned on the 24th. Laid up until 1959, then scrapped I am not sure she ever sailed a mile under her own power. This is going to be my new favorite sub! Can anybody make me a sig banner with that boat? __________________

05-04-07, 06:36 AM	#2
Kant Schwimm Electrician's Mate Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spaghetti Junction - England Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like one of my missions:rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ *Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori "The old lie"*

05-04-07, 07:13 AM	#3
Mudrik Gunner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: passing thermal layer, silent running Posts: 94 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know that mentioning "Nuclear" on this forum is tantamount to high treason but if you want to read about another unlucky submarine, I found this on Wikipedia:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Thresher_%28SSN-593%29 Think I'd have applied for a transfer after the tug boat incident!

05-04-07, 11:39 AM	#6
U56 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rockall Posts: 109 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	Kinda appropriate name for a sub builder , I can just see their advertisement!! "Submarines by Cramp........individual bunks for every sailor" Regards