How many of you actually served ON a sub? - Page 3

Bert68 · 04-16-07, 09:14 PM

Read the real life incident that happened to the Blackfin in the "Stories and Patrol logs" that I posted.
Bert 68

novafluxx · 04-16-07, 09:37 PM

I wanted to, but was forced out of the Navy at 18 cause I'm color blind and MEPS screwed up my paperwork. Long story, but its not my fault. I do want to go back, but being colorblind makes it difficult.

I was a sub volunteer.

Also, thank you for your service to all of you, serving all of our nations, keeping the seas safe. Godspeed to you all

geetrue · 04-17-07, 12:59 AM

You betcha I served on submarines ... I sure didn't know so many others sub vets were in here too ...

I just posted a sea story over in general topic's ... we ought to start a sea story thread, uh?

Here it is for your viewing pleasure: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=112107

I served on the USS Salmon SS- 572 (63-65)
USS Ethan Allen SSBN 608 Blue crew (66-70)
USS Sam Houston SSBN 609 Blue crew (70-71)

Sonarman was my game and getting it right the first time was my aim, but we did lose a few wires while telling sea stories on watch ... those guys came right out of our baffles ... Honest sir

Grothesj2 · 04-17-07, 01:51 AM

Nice to see so many true blue submariners here. It was a toss up for me between Navy and Air Force. Decided I didnt want to be cooped up on a ship for 6 months at a time so went Air Force. Retired a couple years ago.

Crinius · 04-17-07, 02:40 AM

I serve on a German frigate F 208 Niedersachsen. Our main job is to hunt subs. So does that count?

The General · 04-17-07, 02:50 AM

Wow, I had no idea so many brave men were out there in subsim land. Gentlemen, I salute you.

The closest I ever came to a sub, came out of a freakin' cereal box! How brave am I?

McBeck · 04-17-07, 06:12 AM

Does the sub Kraka count?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=106496&page=3

04-17-07, 07:45 AM

I once licked a sub...it tasted a little salty for my liking but my girlfriend thought it was okay.

kakemann · 04-17-07, 07:59 AM

Impressive!

Lots of real sub-guys here! Unfortunately i'm not one of them

Snowman999 · 04-17-07, 09:29 AM

USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN634 (Gold) ("Stoney J"). Pork Chop, six patrols and a DASO out of Charleston and Kings Bay.

Dad was USS Bluegill SS-242 during her Guppy years. I recall straddling a Mk14 in the forward room at Christmas, 1962 while a greasy TM in a Santa suit handed out presents to the kids.

Capt.LoneRanger · 04-17-07, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Crinius

I serve on a German frigate F 208 Niedersachsen. Our main job is to hunt subs. So does that count?

Riesenpütz?

(keeping it in english so everybody understands)

I served on a Minesweeper - FGS Frauenlob, 7.MSG, Neustadt, Holstein - yes, the very Neustadt from SH3-training. Crew of 24 - Maybe one reason why I still prefer submarines like the Typ II for SH3 :p

What did you do on the Niedersachsen? 11er? I was the radar-guy, tactical navigation. 23er - MOS Bremerhaven.

SinisterDexter · 04-17-07, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bert68

Diesel Boats stank something bad from all of the fumes and it did get into your cloths. Sure could not wash that smell off of you.
Bert 68

The smells didn't go away with the nuclear boats. Probably not as bad but, your girlfriend/wife would still not let you bring your duffel in the house 'til everything was laundered.

robbodmit · 04-17-07, 10:32 AM

SinisterDexter PM sent.

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Crinius · 04-17-07, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt.LoneRanger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crinius

I serve on a German frigate F 208 Niedersachsen. Our main job is to hunt subs. So does that count?

Riesenpütz?

(keeping it in english so everybody understands)

I served on a Minesweeper - FGS Frauenlob, 7.MSG, Neustadt, Holstein - yes, the very Neustadt from SH3-training. Crew of 24 - Maybe one reason why I still prefer submarines like the Typ II for SH3 :p

What did you do on the Niedersachsen? 11er? I was the radar-guy, tactical navigation. 23er - MOS Bremerhaven.

Hi LoneRanger

OMt 42 (Schiffstechnik Antrieb) Ship propulsion

Grüße aus Schlicktown

AntEater · 04-17-07, 11:15 AM

HG 11

04-16-07, 09:14 PM	#31
Bert68 Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bethel, NC Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Read the real life incident that happened to the Blackfin in the "Stories and Patrol logs" that I posted. Bert 68 __________________ Sub Sailor, diesel Engineman, Uss Blackfin SS322, USS Bang SS385, 1954-1961. Enjoyed it all.

04-17-07, 12:59 AM	#33
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	You betcha I served on submarines ... I sure didn't know so many others sub vets were in here too ... I just posted a sea story over in general topic's ... we ought to start a sea story thread, uh? Here it is for your viewing pleasure: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=112107 I served on the USS Salmon SS- 572 (63-65) USS Ethan Allen SSBN 608 Blue crew (66-70) USS Sam Houston SSBN 609 Blue crew (70-71) Sonarman was my game and getting it right the first time was my aim, but we did lose a few wires while telling sea stories on watch ... those guys came right out of our baffles ... Honest sir __________________

04-17-07, 02:50 AM	#36
The General The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mountain Ash, Wales, U.K. Posts: 1,548 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 3	Wow, I had no idea so many brave men were out there in subsim land. Gentlemen, I salute you. The closest I ever came to a sub, came out of a freakin' cereal box! How brave am I? __________________ *THE GENERAL*

04-17-07, 06:12 AM	#37
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Does the sub Kraka count? http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=106496&page=3 __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

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AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	HG 11 __________________

04-16-07, 09:37 PM	#32
novafluxx Bosun Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 64 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wanted to, but was forced out of the Navy at 18 cause I'm color blind and MEPS screwed up my paperwork. Long story, but its not my fault. I do want to go back, but being colorblind makes it difficult. I was a sub volunteer. Also, thank you for your service to all of you, serving all of our nations, keeping the seas safe. Godspeed to you all

04-17-07, 01:51 AM	#34
Grothesj2 Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 167 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice to see so many true blue submariners here. It was a toss up for me between Navy and Air Force. Decided I didnt want to be cooped up on a ship for 6 months at a time so went Air Force. Retired a couple years ago.

04-17-07, 02:40 AM	#35
Crinius Watch Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wilhelmshaven/Germany Posts: 30 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	I serve on a German frigate F 208 Niedersachsen. Our main job is to hunt subs. So does that count?

04-17-07, 07:45 AM	#38
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I once licked a sub...it tasted a little salty for my liking but my girlfriend thought it was okay.

04-17-07, 07:59 AM	#39
kakemann Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pretty close to the big german cruiser Blücher in Norway Posts: 568 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Impressive! Lots of real sub-guys here! Unfortunately i'm not one of them

04-17-07, 09:29 AM	#40
Snowman999 Officer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upper Midwest USA Posts: 236 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN634 (Gold) ("Stoney J"). Pork Chop, six patrols and a DASO out of Charleston and Kings Bay. Dad was USS Bluegill SS-242 during her Guppy years. I recall straddling a Mk14 in the forward room at Christmas, 1962 while a greasy TM in a Santa suit handed out presents to the kids.

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