A question on "Silverside"

hauangua · 07-13-18, 05:08 AM

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

rein1705 · 07-13-18, 07:00 AM

im guessing but it think that's a mine. 16 mines destroyed 2 aviators rescued?

Sailor Steve · 07-13-18, 09:53 AM

Exactly. No question, that's what those symbols mean.

hauangua · 07-13-18, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rein1705

im guessing but it think that's a mine. 16 mines destroyed 2 aviators rescued?

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Exactly. No question, that's what those symbols mean.

Thanks

Armistead · 07-14-18, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Exactly. No question, that's what those symbols mean.

I knew subs laid lines, I didn't know they destroyed them... Don't recall reading that anywhere

CaptBones · 07-16-18, 10:25 AM

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.

rein1705 · 07-16-18, 10:42 AM

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.

CaptBones · 07-17-18, 10:57 AM

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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hauangua Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Verona, Italy Posts: 927 Downloads: 1435 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ Parked under the balcony with my U-27 waiting Juliet finish makeup

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rein1705 Samurai Navy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: somewhere in the Past. Posts: 582 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 0	im guessing but it think that's a mine. 16 mines destroyed 2 aviators rescued? __________________ "Diesel Pig" Not so long ago...

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Exactly. No question, that's what those symbols mean. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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CaptBones The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rockton, IL Posts: 281 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 0	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.

07-16-18, 10:42 AM	#7
rein1705 Samurai Navy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: somewhere in the Past. Posts: 582 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ "Diesel Pig" Not so long ago...

07-17-18, 10:57 AM	#8
CaptBones The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rockton, IL Posts: 281 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 0	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.