Download or read book Submariner Tales written by Deans S. Lewis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-07-17 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glorified in movies, but hidden beneath the waves in service, submarines have an indefinable mystique. They left harbour in the dark of night and returned the same way, their crews coming and going quietly, dressed simply as regular dock workers. It was for good reason that Canada's Cold War submarine service was known as the real secret service. The interpretive centre, to be built in 2014, will house an extensive collection representing the history of the Canadian Navy with an emphasis on the Cold War. The Museum of Naval History is a Sub-station of The Elgin Military Museum of St. Thomas, Ontario. Founded in 1978, the Elgin Military Museum is a charitable organization established to collect, record, preserve, interpret and exhibit items of Canadian military history, with an emphasis on Elgin County and its citizens. Official tax receipts can be issued for eligible donations.
Download or read book A Submariner s Tales written by Hal Payne and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of short tales, usually humours, sometimes serious, from my time served on a US submarine. They are nonfiction stories, including people on submarines who have influenced and inspired me throughout life. Some tales and adventures that should not be lost to time. Here are a few of them.
Download or read book Submariner Tales Ii written by Dean S. Lewis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the second book of tales about submarines and submariners and the capabilities of both. The focus is during the peak of The Cold War in which WWIII did not happen but had been within in seconds of reality and that would have been a nuclear holocaust and life as we know it would have been a nightmare.
Download or read book Sub Tales written by Frank Hood and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Hood and Frank Hood, the co-authors of the popular book Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots, are pleased to announce the release of their follow-up volume, entitled Sub Tales: Stories That Seldom Surface. The new book presents a fascinating compendium of stand-alone stories drawn from the rich annals of American submarine history. Painstakingly researched and vetted, many of these stories are not widely known by even veteran submariners. Broken into sections based on content, Sub Tales explores a variety of topics ranging from the tragic sinking of the USS F-4 in 1915 to the inspiring survival story of George Rocek during World War II. Individuals highlighted in separate chapters include Admiral Chester Nimitz, Captain John Wesley Harvey, and four U.S. presidents, whose visits aboard submarines are described with proper historical context. Additional topics discussed include ordeals at sea, such as the improbable rescue of a Filipino sailor from the North Atlantic Ocean by the USS Scamp in 1987 and the daring landing of a stricken Navy helicopter aboard the USS Corporal in 1956. Lighter fare includes a discussion of the filming of the 1959 movie Operation Petticoat aboard a submarine painted pink, an explanation of submarine pay over the years, and the first baseball game played at the North Pole in 1960. Essays discussing the heavy-handed plot to steal the USS Trepang in the late 1970s, the novel delivery of U.S. mail using a submarine-launched missile in 1959, and the genesis of Dick O'Kane's lucky cribbage board are among the 35 original stories presented in Sub Tales. All stories have been thoroughly reviewed and edited by more than twenty submarine veterans from all boats, disciplines, and eras. The addition of these men to the editorial process helped immeasurably to assure both technical and historical accuracy as well as the proper use of naval terminology. In several stories, the gripping narratives are further enhanced by the inclusion of first-hand perspectives, provided by the very men who participated in these important slices of history. Capping off the book is an intriguing set of submarine "lists" gleaned from the vast readership of the authors' Facebook page ("Poopie Suits and Cowboy Boots"). These lists are compilations of responses to such weighty questions as "What one trait learned aboard the boats served you well after the service?" and "What is the one aspect of submarine duty that you struggle the most to explain to a civilian?"More than 130 photographs are included, fully captioned, to amplify the written material for each chapter. By popular demand, the essay "How to Spot a Brother of the 'Phin" is reprinted from the Hoods' first book, along with expanded versions of stories recounting the USS Squalus rescue of 1939, the experimental nature of the USS Albacore in the 1950s, and the refuge sought by the USS Narwhal at the bottom of the Cooper River during a hurricane in 1989. The Hoods have organized this book for opening randomly at any chapter and becoming absorbed by a new story. The stories are grouped by general topic but do not follow any sequence, making Sub Tales that perfect bedtime companion for a short story or two before sleeping. A great gift for the veteran submariner, Sub Tales is also engrossing reading for anyone who with an interest in the U.S. Submarine Force. As with the first book, all profits from the sale of Sub Tales are earmarked for the Scholarship Fund of the USSVI. This fund awards stipends to deserving family members of veteran submariners to help defray college tuition expenses. The response to Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots has been overwhelmingly positive, and proceeds from book sales have resulted in the cumulative donation of more than $26,000 to this fund as of December 2019. Not only will you thoroughly enjoy reading Sub Tales but also you will be helping out a very worthy and appropriate philanthropic effort. Thank you for your support!
Download or read book Tales of a Cold War Submariner written by Dan Summitt and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2004-08-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the Second World War, Dan Summitt cruised the China Sea in a destroyer. During the Cold War, he worked with Adm. Hyman Rickover and commanded two nuclear submarines. In Tales of a Cold War Submariner, Summitt tells the dramatic story of his military life on and under the sea, focusing on his experiences with nuclear submarines and Admiral Rickover, “the father of the nuclear navy.” His stories, anecdotes, and detailed descriptions bring this tense era to life for the reader. Summitt recounts his service as commander of the USS Seadragon on its secret mission to the North Pole, where he rendezvoused with the USS Skate to conduct experiments under the ice. Following a posting to Naval Reactors, Summit then took command of the USS Alexander Hamilton, one of forty-one Polaris submarines in the U.S. fleet. A submarine of this class was 425 feet long and carried sixteen Polaris missiles, each 35 feet high and weighing 35,000 pounds. Summitt takes the reader on a tour of the spacious vessel, describing everything from its living quarters to practice missile launches to the coveralls worn by the crew. He recounts Christmas at the Duke of Argyle’s castle, discusses the difficulties of steering with a single propeller, and describes how the Alexander Hamilton was almost lost because of a faulty needle piston in the snorkel head valve cylinder, a reminder that even the most sophisticated machine can be undone by a simple mechanical failure. In the best tradition of naval literature, Summitt’s memoir offers a first-person view of life in the navy during a crucial period in our history. Readers will enjoy weighing anchor with Captain Summitt, and scholars will find his memoir an important contribution to the literature on the U.S. Navy and the Cold War.
Download or read book Submariner Tales written by Mv Suresh and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The short stories cover aspects of the Indian Navy's nascent submarine arm which began in the 1960s with Soviet Foxtrot submarines. Humorous semi fictionalised narration covers the idiosyncratic organisation and its no-nonsense leaders with whom the author was up and close. The incredible tales of life on board the Submarines will enchant - fascinate - take you to the ocean's depth, and make you feel the presence of death that comes unseen. About the Author Commodore M V Suresh. NM, spent most of his career in the Submarines. While dived deep in the Submarines, as Sonar Officer, he passionately listened to the sounds and whistles of Fish, Dolphins and Whales, while being vigilant and keeping track of the enemy ships. During his career, he commanded several Submarines and was awarded Nao Sena Medal for Submarine Operations. He commanded INS. AMBA. He commanded the Submarine Squadron both on the East and West coast. He was the Director of Naval War College. He has published three books, Mystic Kerala, The Tales of Mystic Kerala, and the popular Novel 'THE BELLY DANCER.'
Download or read book Poopie Suits and Cowboy Boots Tales of a Submarine Officer During the Height of the Cold War written by Charles Hood Frank and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to know all about the inner workings of a U.S attack submarine? This nonfiction book, told through the eyes of the personal experiences of one of the authors, and greatly expanded now in its third edition with the input of dozens of other submarine veterans, explains how submarines are designed, built, manned, and operated. Key concepts such as buoyancy, navigation, periscope function, sonar and weapons are discussed in detail. You'll enjoy the format of this coming-of-age story of a young Navy man during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and along the way you'll learn about the intense training required for nuclear submarine service. Then you'll come aboard as the narrative turns to day-to-day details of life aboard a submarine--the missions, the routines, the psychological pressures, and the deprivations of living underwater for weeks at a time. The Silent Service, as this group is known, has a wonderful human story that has largely escaped the public domain, in part because of the classified nature of their missions. This book eschews the covert details and instead dwells on the human-interest side of submarine service. Filled with wonderful stories--some hilarious, others sad--and buttressed by 19 historical submarine essays, over 100 photos, and a detailed glossary of terminology, the book is a compelling read that will inform you and give you a newfound pride in the men and women who maintain our sea defenses 24/7. Also, all proceeds from the sale of the book benefit the Scholarship Fund of the USSVI. Makes a great gift for that Navy veteran in your life!
Download or read book A Submariner s Story written by Joel C. E. Blamey and published by Periscope Publishing Ltd.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After six years in the Royal Navy, Joel Blamey was conscripted into Britain's submarine service in 1926, aged 22. He went on to serve an unprecedented 28 years as a submariner, surviving peacetime accidents and World War II. At the age of 50, Joe returned to general service. He served on several submarines and survived several accidents, such as hitting an underwater pinnacle in Sidon and a collision in Seahorse, from which he was transferred before it was lost to enemy action.
Download or read book A Submariner s Tales written by Hal Payne and published by Xlibris Au. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of short tales, usually humours, sometimes serious, from my time served on a US submarine. They are nonfiction stories, including people on submarines who have influenced and inspired me throughout life. Some tales and adventures that should not be lost to time. Here are a few of them.
Download or read book Tales from Da Bronx Submariner written by Donald John Kamuf and published by Wheatmark Incorporated. This book was released on 2005 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Don "MUFF" Kamuf takes his readers on a whirlwind tour of his life as a Navy submariner . . . From his experience growing up in the Bronx and going to Catholic schools, Kamuf joins the U.S. Navy and enters submarine school at Groton Connecticut-a decision that determines his course for the rest of his life. He tells of his experiences serving on the USS Bang SS 385, the USS Sea Poacher SS 406, and the USS Abraham Lincoln SSBN 602, which made patrols in the Atlantic Ocean. After leaving the Abraham Lincoln, Kamuf was sent to submarine school to teach others how to "make air." He then served on the USS Dace SSN 607, making many trips around the world. After that, he worked in submarine repair on the USS Fulton AS 11 and as a planner at the Submarine Support Facility in Groton, Connecticut. Retiring from the Navy, Kamuf was hired by General Dynamics Electric Boat as a construction engineer. This lasted almost twenty years until he retired. In the last chapter, Kamuf tells about his struggles as an alcoholic, the pain, and his eventual triumph.
Download or read book The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion written by Robert M. Overstreet and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-05-13 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and lists the values of popular collectible comics and graphic novels issued from the 1950s to today, providing tips on buying, collecting, selling, grading, and caring for comics and including a section on related toys and rings.
Download or read book Heritage Comics Auctions Dallas Signature Auction Catalog 817 written by Ivy Press and published by Heritage Capital Corporation. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heroic Tales written by Bill Everett and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collects over 200 pages of this never-before-reprinted work by Bill Everett. Edited and compiled by best-selling author and comic-book historian Blake Bell, this volume follows the format of Bell's Steve Ditko Archives series; never-before-reprinted.
Download or read book Sub Mariner written by Bill Everett and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sub-Mariner (1968) 50-60
Download or read book Sub Mariner The Original Human Torch written by Roy Thomas and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Saga of the Sub-Mariner #1-12, Saga of the Original Human Torch #1-4.
Download or read book The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion 11th Edition written by Robert M. Overstreet and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and lists the values of popular collectible comics and graphic novels issued from the 1950s to today, providing tips on buying, collecting, selling, grading, and caring for comics and including a section on related toys and rings.
Download or read book Namor The Sub Mariner Epic Collection written by Larry Lieber and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #4, 6, 9, 14, 27, 33; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #1; Strange Tales (1951) #107, 125; Avengers (1963) #3-4; X-Men (1963) #6; Daredevil (1964) #7, Tales to Astonish (1959) #70-76
