Thanks so much for this information about the other launchings. Learn something new every day, I guess.
Can't wait to share this with my other Tcup buddies on facebook. We thought we were special because of the double launching. I guess a triple launching trumps that one.
I have heard it was a combination of both, the failure of the particular brazing used AND the too small screens in the ballast tank blow valves. How can we know for sure???
By the way, were you on board the USS Flasher when she was launched in 1963?. I spent 5 years on the Tcup, USS T...
I was a Sub Sailor back in the 70's when life was carefree and easy. I just put this channel here to stash some of my favorite Submarine Videos, Regards, Hayseed1957 http://www.youtube/hayseed1957
Life is just a blink of an eye, so... DON'T BLINK... ha ha.
USS Thresher
USS Thresher at sea, memorial services, ceremonial services, footage from the National Archives, music by Damien Rice, video by Greg Pennington
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SubSailor2009 said:
@zydecoguy
Thanks so much for this information about the other launchings. Learn something new every day, I guess.
Can't wait to share this with my other Tcup buddies on facebook. We thought we were special because of the double launching. I guess a triple launching trumps that one.
.. Dang it....
USS Thresher
USS Thresher at sea, memorial services, ceremonial services, footage from the National Archives, music by Damien Rice, video by Greg Pennington
13,763 views
SubSailor2009 said:
@parkerpennington
Parker,
Please note that credit was given where credit was due MONTHS ago, as soon as I was informed of it.
So you can PLEASE remove this derogatory comment.
If not, I am thinking I will just delete my copy of this video, that has the haunting music on it.
I am a member of the ...
USS Thresher
USS Thresher at sea, memorial services, ceremonial services, footage from the National Archives, music by Damien Rice, video by Greg Pennington
13,763 views
SubSailor2009 said:
@zydecoguy
I have heard it was a combination of both, the failure of the particular brazing used AND the too small screens in the ballast tank blow valves. How can we know for sure???
By the way, were you on board the USS Flasher when she was launched in 1963?. I spent 5 years on the Tcup, USS T...
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