Last month I had the pleasure of presenting to the Maine Submarine Veterans at a meeting and "Holland Club" ceremony to honor members qualified in submarines for fifty years. As we head closer to the 100-year mark since the chasers served in WWI, it's fascinating to speak with these submariners whose service dates back to the 1960s. Of course there were great changes both to submarine technology and ASW technology in the half decade between the end of WWI and the time when these men served, and further great changes since then. But some aspects of the service are timeless: the long tours of duty away from home, the hard work, and the danger these men faced in service to the country.
My regards to the newly inducted members of the Holland Club. Congratulations.
-- Todd Woofenden, editor.
SC 215 in Dry Dock
Recently added to the SC 215 page is a photograph of SC 215 in dry dock, courtesy of Scott Bayles
Updated Henry Tegler photo
Added recently is a studio photograph of Henry Tegler, radio man on SC 215, courtesy of Christopher Leahy, his grandson. (See also the photos and log entries from Henry Tegler's collection, on the site.)
Added to the SC 324 crew photo set
Added to the SC 324 crew photos page is a studio photograph showing Walter McLerie, crewman on SC 324, courtesy of Karyn Sinunu-Towery, his granddaughter.