Tag: submarine

Rest Your Oar, Mr. Carter – a Tribute to Jimmy Carter’s Naval Career

by ncurrie, posted in Navy, Marines, & Coast Guard, Presidents

In remembrance of the passing of James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, Jr., many will celebrate his time as the 39th President of the United States, the former Governor of Georgia, peanut farmer, volunteer and humanitarian.  What has often been overlooked is his naval career, which occurred during a period of transition for the US Navy in … Continue reading Rest Your Oar, Mr. Carter – a Tribute to Jimmy Carter’s Naval Career

b/w photo of submarine partially emerged from water

A Modern Submarine on Eternal Patrol – A Tribute to the USS Thresher (SSN 593)

by ncurrie, posted in Cold War, Navy, Marines, & Coast Guard

This April 10th marks the 60th Anniversary of the loss of the USS Thresher (SSN 593). The Thresher was the first of two nuclear submarines lost during the Cold War,  the other being the USS Scorpion (SSN 589) in 1968. Bow View of the Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593), July 24, 1961 (Local ID: … Continue reading A Modern Submarine on Eternal Patrol – A Tribute to the USS Thresher (SSN 593)