Dont forget to like us on facebook and stay updated on new custom patches and designs or follow us on twitter. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss batfish ssn 681. Uss batfish ssn 681 submarine original us navy 8x10 photo cold war. Thornton is an original founding member of seal team. Uss batfish ssn 681 underway off groton, connecticut. This site is dedicated to the crew of the uss batfish ssn 681 who served on board throughout its life. This is a quick tour on a real submarine that was used in world war 2. The second batfish ssn681 was laid down on 9 february 1970 at groton, conn. Authentic 5 panel custom us navy submarine ssn 681 uss batfish embroidered hat. Ssn 681 uss batfish us navy sturgeon class submarine vinyl diecut sticker decal vsssn681. Uss batfish ssn681 unit insignia patch uss batfish us navy submarines naval united states navy navy ships cold war battleship badges nautical uss pogy ss266, a gatoclass submarine, was the first ship of the united states navy to be named for the pogy, or menhaden. Ssn681 uss batfish attack submarine patch usnavypatch. Navy frames feature top and bottom poly coated aluminum strips that are printed using sublimation which gives these quality automobile military frames a.
Batfish store items become available which are batfish related, i will put them in the store for purchase. Some people call them military covers or military hats. Ssn681 uss batfish us navy sturgeon class submarine vinyl. The fullscale control room would be familiar to anyone who has served on a nuclearpowered submarine. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. Uss batfish ssn 681 ball cap direct embroidered us navy. Ssn681 uss batfish us navy sturgeon class submarine vinyl diecut sticker decal vsssn681. The made in the usa caps are made of a woolacrylic blend. Eggs1 decoration on civilian apparel and do not denote officer rank in the military. The delivery date is not guaranteed until you have checked out using an instant payment method.
Uss batfish memories uss batfish ssn 681 19721999 attack. These hats brought to you by a retired us navy senior chief petty officer. This group was set up for all the old crewmembers of the batboat to post and connect on. Uss batfish ssn681 photographic print by militarygifts.
Your original hometown and state are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmates memories. If you have items for the store and have a paypal account, i can discuss with you adding those to the store as well. Ive been trying to get a handle on my former mates and talk over old times, and was wondering if any of the 681 crew evermade it to any of the 310 reunions. Former batfish crew members at the reunion held may, 2007 courtesy of mark long batfish crew members at the reunion held may, 2007 courtesy of mark long. Over the control room display, a video plays that features interviews with former crewmembers of the uss batfish ssn 681, and recounts their trail of a soviet yankee ssbn. Uss fife dd991 usn original period piece us navy, united states navy. This is a beautifully embroidered hat in navy blue, with. Us navy ticonderoga class badges air force patches naval military insignia saatchi. Some of you may know this, or have been here, but if not oklahoma has its own submarine. Batfish, ssn sturgeon class submarine model airplanes ships aircraft aviation. Uss batfish ss agss310, is a balaoclass submarine, known primarily for the remarkable feat of sinking three imperial japanese navy submarines in a 76hour period, in february 1945. Navy frames feature top and bottom poly coated aluminum strips that are printed using sublimation which gives these quality automobile military frames a beautiful high gloss finish. It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality.
Uss batfish ssn 681 at the end of march 1995 in the western atlantic ocean on her way to a sixmonth mediterranean sea deployment as part of the uss theodore roosevelt cvn71 carrier battle group. Uss batfish ss310, was a balaoclass submarine, commissioned in 1943 and struck in 1972. The uss batfish ssn 681 patch is usually shipped with 15 business days. Uss batfish ssn681 gold dolphins submarine officers cap. Aug 21, 2017 aug 21, 2017 uss batfish ssn 681 unit insignia patch. Uss batfish ssn681 submarine original us navy 8x10 photo cold war. Uss batfish and ssn 681 embroidered on the front crown in gold lettering. This cap is available as a 5 panel high profile, or 6 panel low profile styling. If you have items for the store and have a paypal account, i. Scrapping via ship and submarine recycling program completed 22 november 2002. Laid down, 9 february 1970, at the electric boat division of general dynamics corp. Discover uss batfish memories tshirt from submarine, a custom product made just for you by teespring. Ssn21 uss sea wolf attack submarine insignia military patch. The uss batfish is a great way to spend a day with your family and friends touring through the submarine and adjacent things in the park.
An actual world war ii submarine, the batfish sank three enemy submarines and eleven other enemy vessels. When it comes to antisubmarine warfare, no american submarine was more successful than the uss batfish ss310. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. Uss sea wolf ssn 21 cave lupum beware the wolf military patch.
This is a discussion on uss batfish, oklahomas sub. The uss batfish is oklahomas only submarine and is located at the wwii museum and park in muskogee, oklahoma. 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. Media in category uss batfish ssn 681 the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Dont forget to like us on facebook and stay updated on. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. In february 1945 the uss batfish set a navy record by sinking three enemy submarines in a threeday period. Former batfish crew members at the reunion held may, 2007 courtesy of mark longbatfish crew members at the reunion held may, 2007 courtesy of mark long.
A native of jacksonville, florida, he attended and graduated from newman school in new orleans, louisiana and then entered rice university through the naval reserve officer training corps program in 1954. If they are not on this list, it simply means we are not aware of them. Apr 14, 2017 this is a quick tour on a real submarine that was used in world war 2. Uss batfish was a sturgeonclass submarine patch height. Uss seawolf ssn21, the lead ship of her class, is the fourth submarine of the united states navy named for the seawolf, a solitary fish with strong, prominent teeth and projecting tusks that give it a savage look. Navy and the last to be decommissioned after serving her country for 31 years. We have one of largest selections of submarine patches on the net. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss batfish ssn 681. I was the et lpo forward on ssn 681 from 76 until january 80 and did my initial quals aboard her. Militarybest is proud to offer this uss batfish ssn681 silver dolphins submarine enlisted cap.
Uss batfish ssn681 is a nuclear powered submarine of the. Vintage uss seawolf embroidered military us navy old patch wolf submarine. I was the et lpo forward on ssn681 from 76 until january 80 and did my initial quals aboard her. Uss batfish ssn 681 unit insignia patch uss batfish us navy submarines naval united states navy navy ships cold war battleship badges nautical uss pogy ss266, a gatoclass submarine, was the first ship of the united states navy to be named for the pogy, or menhaden. Uss seawolf ssn575 submarine original us navy 8x10 photo. The artwork depicts the uss batfish in all her glory.
The crew list is a list of everyone we know of who has an association with the uss batfish ssn681 or batfish ss310. Uss batfish ssn681 framed navy ship display burgundy. Buy uss batfish ssn681 by militarygifts as a poster, art print, canvas print, framed print, photographic print, metal print, or greeting. The crew list is a list of everyone we know of who has an association with the uss batfish ssn 681 or batfish ss310. If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. This uss batfish ssn681 gold dolphins submarine officers cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Over the control room display, a video plays that features interviews with former crewmembers of the uss batfish ssn681, and recounts their trail of a soviet yankee ssbn. The uss batfish ssn681 patch is usually shipped with 15 business days. If you have information or pictures of the crew, boat, etc. One of the sturgeon class nuclearpowered attack submarines, the uss batfish was the second ship in the navy to bear the name. Uss batfish ssn681, a sturgeonclass submarine, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the batfish.
Smithsonian cold war submarine exhibit united states navy. Eggs2 denote officers o4 and higher in the army and air force, o5 or higher in the navy and uscg eggs3 denote flag or general officers o7 rank and higher. This site is dedicated to the crew of the uss batfish ssn681 who served on board throughout its life. Both decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on march 17, 1999, the batfish was subsequently disposed of by submarine recycling at the puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wa. Uss batfish ssn681 framed navy ship display burgundy navy. Mar 01, 2001 the sonar room supervisor of the nuclearpowered fastattack submarine uss batfish ssn 681 picked up his microphone and punched the intercom button for the officer of the deck a few feet away in. This uss batfish ssn681 license plate frame is proudly made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. United states pacific fleet organization, 1 may 1945 navy history. Uss batfish ssn681 at the end of march 1995 in the western atlantic ocean on her way to a sixmonth mediterranean sea deployment as part of the uss theodore roosevelt cvn71 carrier battle group. Want text under your patch no problem enter it here. Both decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on march 17, 1999, the batfish was subsequently disposed of by submarine recycling at. Aug 21, 2017 uss batfish ssn681 unit insignia patch.
If you have any questions regarding ordering or anything, feel free to email us on the shippingcontact link. The master attendance list will be our master list for keeping up with who is attending, where they are staying. A tour through the uss batfish wwii submarine youtube. More than just an artistic concept of the ship, this display includes a custom designed ship crest plaque and an engraved ship statistics plaque. Uss batfish ssn681 silver dolphins submarine enlisted. Navy submarine patches ss 501 600 flying tigers surplus. Unit commendation and three navy unit commendations. Weather you are looking for attack submarine patches ss,submarine tender patches as,submarine squadron patches,training submarine patches sst,hunter killer submarine patches ssk,ballistic missile nuclear submarine patches ssb,ssbn you are sure to find them all here.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Two ships of the united states navy have borne the name batfish, named in honor of the batfish, any of several fishes. The sonar room supervisor of the nuclearpowered fastattack submarine uss batfish ssn 681 picked up his microphone and punched the intercom button for the officer of the deck a. Vintage us navy 8 x 10 press photo uss batfish ssn681 1972. Uss batfish is the first vessel of the united states navy to be named for the batfish, a fish found off the coast of peru, at depths ranging from 3 to 76 metres. Batboat is a stretch hull 637 sturgeon class, us navy nuclear submarine. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss batfish ssn681. This uss batfish ssn 681 license plate frame is proudly made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. Rear admiral thomas witherspoon evans may 15, 2012. Rear admiral thomas witherspoon evans, united states navy retired, of arlington, va, passed away on may 15, 2012, at the age of 75.
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