The uss gato ssn 615 patch is usually shipped with 15 business days. He was stationed in groton, connecticut for his career and served on the uss scamp ss277, uss gato ssn615 and the uss miami ssn755. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. Uss gato ssn615 19681996 the second submarine known as the gato, this 292foot thresherpermitclass nuclear submarine was also known as the goal keeper or the black cat. Her keel was laid down on 15 august 1961 by the electric boat company of groton, connecticut.
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Additionally he served as an antisubmarine warfare liaison officer deployed with destroyer squadron. The uss gato ssn 615 is 292 feet long with a beam of 32 feet and a displacement of 4000 tons. Discover uss gato memories tshirt from submarine, a custom product made just for you by teespring. Laid down, 15 december 1961, at the electric boat division, general dynamics corp. Would make an excellent addition to your collection or for your favorite sailor. Hulls which are named after individuals are listed by the first name of the individual. Capt rexrode commanded uss missouri ssn 780 in groton, ct and submarine squadron one in pearl harbor, hi. Classic style 5 panel custom us navy submarine ssn 615 uss gato embroidered hat. She was credited with the sinking of the last japanese submarine i373 during wwii. Uss gato ssn 615 the goalkeeper in the picture, embossed and painted. She was the first navy ship named for the gato, a species of small catshark her keel was laid down 5 october 1940, by the electric boat company of groton, connecticut. Served on uss gato ssn615, fastattack submarine, vietnamera vet, cornell engineering grad, mba umass, work at va home loan program, st. Uss gato ssn 615 embroidered submarine ball cap otto bc. Us navy ssn21 uss seawolf submarine patch military insignia patch.
Guaranteed to be an original period patch, not a reproduction. This is a 1944 uss gato ss212 plastic model kit from trumpeter. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Uss gato ssn 615 decommissioned uss gato was one of the permit class nuclearpowered attack submarines and the second ship in the navy named after the specie of small shark found in waters along the west coast of mexico. Page 9 of 10 silent service the usn submarine forces posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Site dedicated to crew members and the submarine uss gato ssn615 and uss gato ss212. Unfortunately, these men and women may also experience exposure to asbestos, as it was used in the construction of submarines built before the early 1970s. Uss gato the sail of the gato ssn165 was scraped by the hull of the soviet hotelclass missile boat known as hiroshima due to its many nuclear accidents involving the reactor when hiroshima passed over the us boat. Uss gato ssn 615 please state years assigned and rate when requesting to join. Autobike license plate frames ssn submarine frames. Afloat, capt rexrode served on uss gato ssn 615, uss olympia ssn 717, and uss city of corpus christi ssn 705 homeported in guam. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Payment is preferred through pay pal, but you may also remit check or money order.
Redesignated agss404 in 1963 just prior to decommissioning. Media in category uss gato ssn 615 the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. This unique coin features the uss gato ssn 615 patch design and her dates of service on the front of the coin. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. May 19, 2019 the uss gato ss 212 was the lead ship of the large gatoclass submarine fleet which numbered 77 boats and, along with the balaoclass submarines, made up the backbone of us navy submarine operations in the pacific theater during world war 2. Our airtite acrylic cases provide the ultimate longterm protection for your. Bc patch, llc, established in 1984, is a submarine veteran owned business. Us navy uss thresher ssn 593 submarine model usa made ebay.
The uss gato ssn615 patch is usually shipped with 15 business days. Uss gato ssn 615 submarine 1960s patch vietnam era us navy c1423 uss gato ssn. Uss gato memories uss gato ssn615 19681996 the goal. The men on gato heard a dull grind as the subs bumped. Uss alexandria ssn 757 silver dolphin us navy submarine ship older vtg crew cap 0 results. The uss butte ae27, a kilaueaclass ammunition ship, was commissioned on 14 dec 1968. I served on the uss greenling ssn614 from april of 1986 until february of 1991 as a sonar technician. Uss spikefish ss404 balao class in service 1944 to 1963. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss gato ssn 615. Want text under your patch no problem enter it here. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Navy that veterans said made them sick because of asbestos exposure. Strength submarine type subsurface vessels existingdisbanded. Uss butte served her country for 27 years, 5 months and 20 days, until decommissioned on 3 jun 1996. Uss narwhal ssn 671 submarine 1960s patch us navy c1428. Uss cavalla ssn684 with images us navy submarines, army. Members of the armed forces who serve on submarines put their lives on the line every day for their country, often facing unknown dangers. Details about uss gato ssn 615 embroidered submarine ball cap otto bc patch uss gato ssn 615 embroidered submarine ball cap otto bc patch item information. Uss greenling ssn 614 crest 6 inch patch cat no c5399 ebay. Us navy ssn 21 uss seawolf submarine patch military insignia patch. Uss dace ssn 607 submarine 1960s patch vietnam era us navy. Greenling was decommissioned on april 18, 1994 and was subsequently disposed of at puget sound naval shipyard on september 30, 1994.
Gato 615 ssn uss navy c1423 submarine us vietnam patch 1960s era era 1960s patch gato submarine us c1423 615 vietnam uss ssn navy. We are proud to offer a wide selection of made in the usa ssn license plate frames to our submariner family. I served on the uss greenling ssn 614 from april of 1986 until february of 1991 as a sonar technician. Army patches us navy ships military insignia morale patch crests dolphins master chief badges coins patch 615 gato.
Le troubadour thresherpermit class nuclear fast attack submarines. Details about uss gato ssn 615 embroidered submarine ball cap otto bc patch. Commanding officer of the uss gato ssn 615 during the hunt for red. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. For an additional small charge, our shirts can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. An attack submarine of the thresherpermit class, the gato contained asbestos in many of its components, from insulation to small valves and gaskets. Vets supply line 10550 county road 81 suite 218 maple grove mn 55369. Uss gato ssn 615 embroidered submarine ball cap otto. The back has the dolphins and united states submarine force and death from below.
She was commissioned at mare island naval shipyard 21 november 1962. Welcome aboard the online home of uss greenling ssn 614. In the true tradition of the wwii era, we take the designs that were painted. Patch uss gato ssn 615 nautilus ships store patches and pins. If you need assistance ordering or would like to order by telephone please call us toll free at 18008645062 and one of our customer service representatives will assist you.
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