USS George Washington SSBN 598 after her first successful deterrent patrol - by USS Proteus. On the other side of State Pier is USS Alcor AK-259 - who had just brought up a supply of Polaris missiles from Goose Creek- and successfully transferred them to USS Proteus. We noted that this ...
The crew of the Growler was out at sea for 60 days when a radio message from the USS George Washington SSBN-598 was received upon returning to port. The announcement stated that her 42-day mission was deemed the limit of human endurance for the crew. This proved a moral boost to the ...
Name: Bob Vogel Comments: Thanks for putting this all together. It is a wonderful tribute to some genuine heroes. Bob Vogel, USS Becuna SS-319, USS Tusk SS-426, USS George Washington SSBN-598 Date: May 14, 2013 Time: 7:53 PM Name: rollo d. fischer Comments: ihave served on board...