Goats and the U.S. Navy

by superadmin | Dec 30, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, distance learning, education, goats, history, navy, ships, submarine

“Billie’s Morning Bath.” Sailors wash their goat mascot on board a U.S. Navy battleship, circa 1907-1908. This view may have been taken during the Great White Fleet world cruise. Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold (NH 101549)Sailing animals are...

Steel Beach Picnic – Navy Tradition

by superadmin | Jul 22, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, #DistanceLearning, education, history, navy

Sailors assigned to USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a command swim call. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released. Navy.MilWe thought we might share a little information about the Naval tradition, “steel beach picnic” or...

#HiddenHistory: Bowfin’s Launching Ribbon

by superadmin | May 22, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, artifact, history, navy, submarine

USS Bowfin (SS-287) Souvenir Launching Ribbon. Pictured is a souvenir ribbon for the launching of the USS Bowfin (SS-287) from the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on July 23, 1942. She was launched December 7, 1942 by Mrs. Jane Gawne, wife of Captain James Gawne  and...

Submarine Warfare Insignia – “Dolphins”

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...

Maintaining the Mark V Mod 1 Diving Dress

by superadmin | May 4, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, Diver, history, Mark V, museum, navy, submarine

Emerson Emory in diving suit c.1950As we learned in the previous video, What Does a Museum Curator Do, museum curators are often tasked with caring for artifacts within their museum collections. USS Bowfin’s Museum Curator, Sarah Bellian discusses the maintenance of...

#HiddenHistory: USS Pogy (SS-266) Photos

by superadmin | Apr 16, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, archives, hiddenhistory, historic photos, navy, submarine, USS Pogy

USS Pogy (SS-266) Photo Album This #ThrowbackThursday we’re sharing a few historical photos from the USS Pogy (SS-266) photo album. The photos range from personal photos of crew members with their families in October 1944 to their stop over in Honolulu, Hawaii...