USS Tambor War Patrol

AVGWarhawk · 11-04-09, 01:26 PM

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On her tenth war patrol, the USS Tambor survived one of the worst depth-charge attacks experienced by an American submarine during World War II. In one of the most complete accountings of such an event, her crew provided a compartment-by-compartment report.

http://www.usni.org/magazines/navalh...?STORY_ID=2083

Bubblehead1980 · 11-04-09, 01:55 PM

Thanks for posting this, quite a read.Many subs had close calls like this, Seahorse and Halibut come to mind.Halibut never went to war again, pretty sure Seahorse did not either.Never knew this about Tambor though.Wild stuff.

11-04-09, 03:03 PM

On the aft deck, the heavy 5-inch gun had been knocked off its trunnions, despite the bracket that held its barrel in place. The conning tower had been driven back three inches against the pressure hull and was misaligned. And, most disturbing, a 21-inch-long crack was visible in the outer hull.

That's pretty hardcore, amazing they survived that one...

Ducimus · 11-04-09, 03:18 PM

Every time accounts like this one come up, i keep wondering why this theater isn't more popular. This is truly one of those stories where truth is stranger then fiction. Wasn't there a book being published using Bob Hunt's diary as it's basis? "We were Pirates" i think was the title. I'll have to look into that.

11-04-09, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

i keep wondering why this theater isn't more popular.

Me 2, given the size and scope of the Japanese navy with all those well-known carriers and battleships lurking around, not to mention the famous battles throughout the Pacific.

Most people are U-boat crazy I guess.... It's that whole 'das boot' syndrome...

Ducimus · 11-04-09, 04:14 PM

Don't get me started.

WarlordATF · 11-04-09, 04:17 PM

WOW, good read, Thanks for posting this! I have been reading alot since i bought SH4 and this is one of the best stories i've seen so far. Major Respect to that Boat and Crew, Just surviving was amazing, much less all the improvised repairs that had to be made. Just imagine the poor guy being lowered into the scope well by his ankles!

As for this theatre, I don't really understand it either. I Loved Silent Service,GATO and SH1 and i really hope the 1st SH5 expansion will be for US Boats, kinda the reverse of SH4. I do enjoy the U-Boats. SH3 is alot of fun,but as an American i feel more of a connection to the pacific theatre.

Wilcke · 11-05-09, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Every time accounts like this one come up, i keep wondering why this theater isn't more popular. This is truly one of those stories where truth is stranger then fiction. Wasn't there a book being published using Bob Hunt's diary as it's basis? "We were Pirates" i think was the title. I'll have to look into that.

Here you go!

http://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Pirate.../dp/1591147786

and one signed by the author!

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qw...listing*signed

snakeyez · 11-06-09, 06:00 PM

Yeah, that link is an excerpt from Hunt's book "We Were Pirates" - a good read. Papaw sure loved the Tambor.

11-06-09, 06:00 PM	#9
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yeah, that link is an excerpt from Hunt's book "We Were Pirates" - a good read. Papaw sure loved the Tambor. __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

11-04-09, 01:55 PM	#2
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,121 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Thanks for posting this, quite a read.Many subs had close calls like this, Seahorse and Halibut come to mind.Halibut never went to war again, pretty sure Seahorse did not either.Never knew this about Tambor though.Wild stuff.

11-04-09, 03:03 PM	#3
Sevrin Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	On the aft deck, the heavy 5-inch gun had been knocked off its trunnions, despite the bracket that held its barrel in place. The conning tower had been driven back three inches against the pressure hull and was misaligned. And, most disturbing, a 21-inch-long crack was visible in the outer hull. That's pretty hardcore, amazing they survived that one...

11-04-09, 03:18 PM	#4
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Every time accounts like this one come up, i keep wondering why this theater isn't more popular. This is truly one of those stories where truth is stranger then fiction. Wasn't there a book being published using Bob Hunt's diary as it's basis? "We were Pirates" i think was the title. I'll have to look into that.

11-04-09, 04:14 PM	#6
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Don't get me started.

11-04-09, 04:17 PM	#7
WarlordATF Frogman Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 288 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	WOW, good read, Thanks for posting this! I have been reading alot since i bought SH4 and this is one of the best stories i've seen so far. Major Respect to that Boat and Crew, Just surviving was amazing, much less all the improvised repairs that had to be made. Just imagine the poor guy being lowered into the scope well by his ankles! As for this theatre, I don't really understand it either. I Loved Silent Service,GATO and SH1 and i really hope the 1st SH5 expansion will be for US Boats, kinda the reverse of SH4. I do enjoy the U-Boats. SH3 is alot of fun,but as an American i feel more of a connection to the pacific theatre.