by superadmin | May 22, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, history, navy, submarine, Symbol, Warfare
The 1924 version of the submarine warfare insignia for junior ranksJune 13, 1923, Captain Ernest J. King, Commander, Submarine Division III suggested that a distinguishing device for qualified submariners be adopted. He submitted a pen-and-ink sketch of his own...
by superadmin | May 12, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, Code Talkers, history, Navajo, wwii
First 29 Navajo U.S. Marine Corps code-talker recruits being sworn in at Fort Wingate, NM, in 1942. (Photo courtesy of National Archives 295175)The idea to use native code talkers came from the son of a missionary to the Navajos, Philip Johnston. Raised on a Navajo...
by superadmin | May 12, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, artifact, Historic Object, USS Nautilus
Piece of USS Nautilus (SSN-571) Pressure HullIn 1955 the first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, was born. Thus, changing submarines from slow underwater vessels to warships capable of sustaining 20-25 knots submerged for weeks on end. The advent of USS...
by superadmin | May 12, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, Artifacts, collections, Hawaii, museum
Hawaii Undersea Research LaboratoriesCurator Sarah Bellian explains the different ways in which a museum will receive artifacts (donations, gifts, loans, etc). Featuring our most recent artifact, light from Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratories (HURL) – Pisces...
by superadmin | May 5, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, history, VE Day, wwii
Crowd gathers in Times Square to celebrate Victory in Europe Day. CorbisOn May 8, 1945 in 1945 the US celebrated President Harry S. Truman’s 61st birthday. Thousands crowded into New York’s Times Square with news of Germany’s surrender while other celebrations of V-E...
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by superadmin | May 5, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, distance learning, free resource, history, submarine
Bowfin Submarine Sample Coloring Page As part of our new on-demand digital resource during the temporary closure, we are offering two free downloadable coloring pages for children of all ages to enjoy. If you would like to enter for a chance to be featured, follow the...
