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If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name. Uss seawolf ssn21 custom ship cap, uss connecticut ssn22 custom ship cap, uss jimmy carter ssn23 custom ship cap, uss nautilus ssn571 custom ship cap, uss seawolf ssn575 custom ship cap, uss skate ssn578 custom ship cap, uss swordfish ssn579 custom ship cap, uss sargo ssn583 custom ship cap, uss seadragon ssn584. One of the most highly decorated ships of the famous world war ii pacific submarine force subpac, she made six war patrols, earning five battle stars and two. Uss ray ssn653, a sturgeonclass attack submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the rays. Some people call them military covers or military hats. Uss bluefish ssn675 nuclearpowered attack submarine. Military free delivery possible on eligible purchases. More than just an artistic concept of the ship, this display includes a custom designed ship crest plaque and an engraved ship statistics plaque. See more ideas about submarines, us navy and us navy submarines. A second arctic service ribbon was awarded in 1990. Us navy ssn792 uss vermont newly authorized military patch. Our united states flag patch is not flimsy or lightweight, but rather built sturdy just like the country it represents. Careful attention has been taken to accurately create this new exclusive artwork in.
Nuclear accident reference pages for 1970 through 1979. The keel of the uss parche ssn 683 was laid in december 1970 at ingalls shipbuilding division of litton industries, pascagoula, mississippi. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Ssn21 uss sea wolf attack submarine insignia military. Shop uss ray patch transparent dark tshirt designed by jjenterprises. Thats uss ray in the middle along with uss hawkbill ssn 666 and uss archerfish ssn 678. Careful attention has been taken to accurately create this new exclusive artwork in brilliant color at the highest quality possible. Salute to uss ray ssn653 memorabilia and photograph album.
Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. Each crew member was presented with the arctic service ribbon. From 1977 through 1988 ray made numerous mediterranean and north atlantic deployments including an iceex in 1986 where she surfaced at the north pole along with sister ships uss hawkbill ssn 666 and uss archerfish ssn 678, the first time three attack submarines had ever surfaced at the pole together. Uss parche, namesake of one of the most highly decorated subs to serve in the pacific fleet during wwii, was commissioned in 1973 and served as a unit of atlantic submarine force until 1976 before.
The back is a protected design featuring one fierce looking skull and cross bones. Pt wool patch, was displayed using a pin see right picture at top. Home page for uss ray ssn653 all trips our travels. The reputation of the archerfish and crew was legendary. Uss ray ssn653 uss ray ssn653, a sturgeonclass attack submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the rays.
Photo thanks to od coyote carlson stcmss usn ret, plank owner uss ray ii ssn653. Uss enterprise the navys eighth ship to bear the name was the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. The grounding is due to a combination of equipment failure and crew inexperience. Dirsup photo 1980 uss ray ssn653 photo from bobby hunt. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Ray built by newport news shipbuilding and drydock company newport news, virginia keel laid 04 jan, 1965 launched 22 jun, 1966. Uss ray was the eleventh sturgeon class fast attack submarine and the second ship in the navy to bear the name. If you have photos to add, please send them to me see directions on right sidebar. Uss ray wikipedia lista incidenti ad unita navali nucleari a list, in english, of maritime accidents generally from 1945 into 2000 20 sep 1977. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss ray ssn 653.
Uss ray ssn653 framed navy ship display navy emporium. Fortyfour years ago today, on 12 april 1967, uss ray ssn653, a sturgeonclass fast attack submarine, was commissioned. Uss ray ssn 653 gold dolphins submarine officer cap uss ray ssn 653 silver dolphins submarine enlisted custom embroidered cap uss francis scott key ssbn657 gold dolphins submarine officers custom embroidered cap. Ssn653 departed norfolk 6 june on a special operation before sailing for scotland, arriving holy loch 26 june. The first parche ss 384 was built in portsmouth, new hampshire and commissioned in 1943. Custom built ship models such as this 1230th scale uss cavalla ssn684 long hull sturgeon class nuclear submarine are built by expert professionals. See more ideas about submarines, patches and us navy. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. See more ideas about submarines, us navy submarines and us navy. The uss narwhal ssn671 was the quietest of submarines at the time of her commissioning, the result of a natural circulation reactor.
Salute to uss ray ssn653 nuclear fast attack submarine. List of submarines of the us navy this is a list of submarines of the usn united states navy, listed both by hull number and by name. Apr 12, 2011 fortyfour years ago today, on 12 april 1967, uss ray ssn653, a sturgeonclass fast attack submarine, was commissioned. In 1968 ray again deployed on submarine operations from 8 april to 9 june and from november to 20 december. Members of the armed forces who serve on submarines put their lives on the line every day for their country, often facing unknown dangers. We are happy to offer an authentic 5 panel custom us navy submarine ssn 653 uss ray embroidered hat. Our airtite acrylic cases provide the ultimate long. We have taken the original graphic and completely redrawn the insignia from scratch. Uss ray ssssr271, a gatoclass submarine, was the first ship of the united states navy to be named for the ray, a fish characterized by a flat body, large pectoral fins, and a whiplike tail the first ray ss271, an attack submarine, was laid down 20 july 1942. The first ray ss271, an attack submarine, was laid down 20 july 1942. Uss eldridge 5 patch philadelphia experiment de173.
She had big shoes to fillthe previous ray, ss271, had served with distinction during world war ii, earning a total of seven battle stars and a philippine republic presidential unit citation over the course of eight war patrols. Uss queenfish ssn 651 uss queenfish ss393 uss quillback ss424 uss rasher ss269 uss raton ss270 uss ray ssn 653 uss ray ss271 uss razorback ss394 uss redfin ss272 uss redfish ss395 uss remora ss487 uss requin ss481 uss rhode island ssbn740 uss richard b. Argh these coins are designed and only available from me. The sturgeonclass entered service in the 1960s and maintained an active status into the early 2000s such was their value during a time when the enemyoftheday was. Uss ray ssn 653 uss ray ssn 653 inactivation ceremony 24 july 1992 photo thanks to od coyote carlson stcmss usn ret, plank owner uss ray. This uss shark, ssn591, sailing list site for the years 19591996 from the time of its construction at newport news shipbuilding and dry dock co. Uss ray ssn653 gold dolphins submarine officer cap. Military patch 4 12 x 4 12 this is a top quality embroidered patch brand new, well detailed, and a great collectors piece nevada buyers to pay 7. Ray built by newport news shipbuilding and drydock company newport news, virginia keel laid 04 jan, 1965 launched 22 jun, 1966 commissioned 12 apr, 1967 inactivated 24 july, 1992 decommissioned may, 1993 refueled twice. For those who served on this nuclear powered 637 class submarine. Our exclusive uss ray ssn 653 insignia lighters are not a printed scan of a patch. She spent the first 5 months of 1969 in submarine type training and fleet exercises off the east coast and in the caribbean. Ssn 653 departed norfolk 6 june on a special operation before sailing for scotland, arriving holy loch 26 june. Travelling submerged in the mediterranean, the uss ray ssn653 strikes the seabed south of sardinia, italy.
This photograph was taken at the north pole on 6 may 1986 during operation iceex. Commission and launch booklets, original artwork for the ray patch. Uss ray received the navy expeditionary medal in 1970, 1974, 19771981 twice, 1988, 1991. Due to the fine line details of this excellent crew cartoon, it was necessary to scan at high resolution.
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