Here in Maine we are enjoying a very early spring, and hoping the growing season won't be negatively affected by it. In between getting the garden ready and other outdoor tasks, I've managed to post several interesting items.
Among these is an image that will be exciting to chaser model builders, the first close-up, clear photo I have ever seen showing the construction of the protective housing for the hydrophones.
More from that set, and more from a growing backlog of other collections, soon.
--Todd Woofenden, Editor
Close Aboard: Port Side Hydrophone Blister
Just posted is a spectacular photo showing the detail of the port side hull, on which was constructed a protective housing for the hydrophones.
During listening periods, the Listeners would lower the hydrophones beneath the hull. When underway, the "tubes" would be drawn up into this protective housing.
Chaser Model: SC 253
Added to the Showcase pages of the Chaser Model section is a Glenco build by Stan Pienkowski (Vernon, CT), depicting the boat on which bosun's mate John M. Connelly served.
Morse Collection: Chaser Service photos
Recently added is another set of photos from the collection of George Perley Morse, who served as CO of submarine chaser SC 227.
This set includes excellent close images of the depth charge rack and bucket rack, several shots of fueling the chaser, and many others.
