Thanks for sharing. When our Naval Park was established, the first vessel we were targeting was USS Becuna...but, the Seaport Museum had already claimed her. I've never been but one day hopefully!
Thanks for watching. I don't plan on doing another GUPPY video. Since I did this one a long time ago, I thought I mentioned that they cut and lengthened some boats of the class...but, maybe I didn't! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video Shane, to bad about the Clamagore. I’ve visited that submarine the most out of all the museums. From what I understand she was the last GUPPY III boat.
Hey Shane. What do you know about the time Little Rock and Saratoga nearly collided? As I understand it, their hulls never touched, but Saratoga may have hit some equipment on Little Rock. Pictures from the event are very interesting, could you make a video about it in the future?
It is funny how people latch on to a single feature and want to classify a vessel as having the full class modifications. The successful modification of a vessel will spread through out the fleet during maintenance even if they don't get the full refit package. You likely would get the snorkel and the conning tower or maybe the bow instead.
Thanks Kirk, yes - I think modifications are tied to Congressional appropriations, changes in technology, threat level of an enemy, and it becomes deliberately organic based on those and other factors.
@@BuffaloNavalPark You are right of course. The refit is dependent on Fleet needs and Congressional Appropriations. I think we could still use some diesel boats to protect the coast with modern technology to avoid detection and quiet the internal noise.
Shane, was removal of the deck main gun part of the Guppy process, or a separate decision? Lastly, interesting that the two AGSS subs retained their WW2 config, to include deck guns.
Thanks for your question. The removal of the deck guns were part and parcel with a new streamlined sail and changes to the bow on some variants. Cutting through the water more proficiently\efficiently was one of the major goals of the GUPPY program. Croaker was classified as an AGSS and IXSS towards the end of her career.
That's fabulous! So glad you've kept his seabag! It must have that wonderful smell only submarines can provide! Thank you for sharing, and for his "silent" service.
35 pounds per square foot equals less than 6 inches depth of seawater pressure. The weight of a square foot of 7/8" steel plate is just over 35 pounds. And we didn't call the sail a "northern sail" we called it a North Atlantic sail. The Odax shown in the video finished life with the North Atlantic sail. You totally neglected to mention the conversion of 2 battery boats to 4 batteries. Once again, in the interest of the museum's credibility, please get someone with subject matter knowledge to review your video content.
“Cause it ain’t here” -haha
Enjoyed this presentation!
Thank you!
Ha! Thanks so much as always and you're welcome!
I have spent hours all over the Becuna - the last surviving Guppy 1A. Beautiful boat - in fantastic condition!
Thanks for sharing. When our Naval Park was established, the first vessel we were targeting was USS Becuna...but, the Seaport Museum had already claimed her. I've never been but one day hopefully!
@@BuffaloNavalPark you'll have a blast going thru her with Greg!
I'll be sure to add that to my list of boats to visit! I've been to Bowfin, Cobia, Drum, and Cod so far! Thanks!
Great presentation Shane, I always learn something new from your videos!
Appreciate it, Jeff! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Shane, were you planning to mention that GUPPY III boats were 17 feet longer than their earlier sisters?
Thanks for watching. I don't plan on doing another GUPPY video. Since I did this one a long time ago, I thought I mentioned that they cut and lengthened some boats of the class...but, maybe I didn't! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video Shane, to bad about the Clamagore. I’ve visited that submarine the most out of all the museums. From what I understand she was the last GUPPY III boat.
Thanks as always - yes, the Guppy III boats were: Clamagore, Cobbler, Corporal, Greenfish, Tiru, Trumpetfish, Pickerel, Remora, and Volador.
Hey Shane. What do you know about the time Little Rock and Saratoga nearly collided? As I understand it, their hulls never touched, but Saratoga may have hit some equipment on Little Rock. Pictures from the event are very interesting, could you make a video about it in the future?
Hey Lucas: Already done! Here you go!
ua-cam.com/video/ywsos4CXNqE/v-deo.html
@@BuffaloNavalPark Thanks, not sure how I missed that one.
It is funny how people latch on to a single feature and want to classify a vessel as having the full class modifications.
The successful modification of a vessel will spread through out the fleet during maintenance even if they don't get the full refit package. You likely would get the snorkel and the conning tower or maybe the bow instead.
Thanks Kirk, yes - I think modifications are tied to Congressional appropriations, changes in technology, threat level of an enemy, and it becomes deliberately organic based on those and other factors.
@@BuffaloNavalPark You are right of course. The refit is dependent on Fleet needs and Congressional Appropriations. I think we could still use some diesel boats to protect the coast with modern technology to avoid detection and quiet the internal noise.
I notice you have that picture of USS Odax from the Blue Jackets Manuel
I didn't get it from the Blue Jacket's manual, but glad you noticed and identified it's origins!
Shane, was removal of the deck main gun part of the Guppy process, or a separate decision? Lastly, interesting that the two AGSS subs retained their WW2 config, to include deck guns.
Thanks for your question. The removal of the deck guns were part and parcel with a new streamlined sail and changes to the bow on some variants. Cutting through the water more proficiently\efficiently was one of the major goals of the GUPPY program. Croaker was classified as an AGSS and IXSS towards the end of her career.
Well, c'mon Shane!😅
Ha! Frank....
My grampa was the COB on Bang my laundry bag is his seabag says SS- 385
That's fabulous! So glad you've kept his seabag! It must have that wonderful smell only submarines can provide! Thank you for sharing, and for his "silent" service.
35 pounds per square foot equals less than 6 inches depth of seawater pressure. The weight of a square foot of 7/8" steel plate is just over 35 pounds. And we didn't call the sail a "northern sail" we called it a North Atlantic sail. The Odax shown in the video finished life with the North Atlantic sail. You totally neglected to mention the conversion of 2 battery boats to 4 batteries. Once again, in the interest of the museum's credibility, please get someone with subject matter knowledge to review your video content.