USS Growler, the rest of the story

WarlordATF · 04-10-10, 11:49 PM

That story is a classic, Captain Gilmore is a true hero for putting his boat and crews lives ahead of his own. I can't imagine the courage he had when he gave the order to take her down. Granted, he knew he was wounded pretty bad, but its still a great man who could do that.

Sadly, there are probably many more stories of such bravery that will never be told because the boat didn't make it back. Its heartbreaking to think of how many crews will be on eternal patrol in service to the United States. What makes it even worse is how little is taught of these great men in schools. I didn't learn much of anything about the Silent Service until i became interested in sub sims.

Parents today are always complaining about how the so called role models for children are always screwing up and letting them down. Maybe they should encourage their children to look up to real role models who gave everything (and still do so today!) so they could have the life we have today.

Rockin Robbins · 04-11-10, 08:33 AM

A large part of the reason U-Boats are more popular world-wide than fleet boats is the total secrecy that accompanied the US submarine effort and the fact that the stories only came out piecemeal 10 or more years later.

The US Navy made a conscious choice between fame and victory, inspired by the fatal mistakes of Germany.

Fish40 · 04-11-10, 11:50 AM

quote: Parents today are always complaining about how the so called role models for children are always screwing up and letting them down. Maybe they should encourage their children to look up to real role models who gave everything (and still do so today!) so they could have the life we have today.

I couldn't agree more my friend!

razark · 04-11-10, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarlordATF

Parents today are always complaining about how the so called role models for children are always screwing up and letting them down. Maybe they should encourage their children to look up to real role models who gave everything (and still do so today!) so they could have the life we have today.

But then the parents wouldn't have anyone to blame except themselves when the kids start acting crazy.

Back on topic:
I've seen the pics of the bent bow, but I hadn't seen the holes in the fairwater before. Wow.

Rockin Robbins · 04-12-10, 12:55 PM

That was one beat up submarine!

04-10-10, 11:49 PM	#1
WarlordATF Frogman Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 288 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	That story is a classic, Captain Gilmore is a true hero for putting his boat and crews lives ahead of his own. I can't imagine the courage he had when he gave the order to take her down. Granted, he knew he was wounded pretty bad, but its still a great man who could do that. Sadly, there are probably many more stories of such bravery that will never be told because the boat didn't make it back. Its heartbreaking to think of how many crews will be on eternal patrol in service to the United States. What makes it even worse is how little is taught of these great men in schools. I didn't learn much of anything about the Silent Service until i became interested in sub sims. Parents today are always complaining about how the so called role models for children are always screwing up and letting them down. Maybe they should encourage their children to look up to real role models who gave everything (and still do so today!) so they could have the life we have today. __________________

04-11-10, 08:33 AM	#2
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	A large part of the reason U-Boats are more popular world-wide than fleet boats is the total secrecy that accompanied the US submarine effort and the fact that the stories only came out piecemeal 10 or more years later. The US Navy made a conscious choice between fame and victory, inspired by the fatal mistakes of Germany. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

04-12-10, 12:55 PM	#5
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	That was one beat up submarine! __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

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04-11-10, 11:50 AM	#3
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	quote: Parents today are always complaining about how the so called role models for children are always screwing up and letting them down. Maybe they should encourage their children to look up to real role models who gave everything (and still do so today!) so they could have the life we have today. I couldn't agree more my friend!