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Photo # NH 98801:  Scene in USS Bang's galley, 1968

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USS Bang (SS-385), 1943-1972 --
On Board and Miscellaneous Views


This page features views taken on board USS Bang (SS-385)) and other images related to her.

For more images of this submarine, see:

  • Bang (SS-385), 1943-1972.

    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

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    Photo #: NH 98801

    Life aboard USS Bang (SS-385)


    "Seaman R.L. Weber, the submarine's cook, and Interior Communications Fireman T.F. Prendergast prepare cheeseburgers in the sub's small galley. Officers and crew eat the same food, all of which is prepared in this galley." (quoted from the original caption, released 14 March 1968 by Tenth Naval District Public Affairs Office)
    Photograph and text by PHC "CJ" Wiitala, USN.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 116KB; 595 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 98802

    Life aboard USS Bang (SS-385)


    "Torpedoman Third Class J.T. Spinger points out the indicator panel for gas build-up in torpedos to Lieutenant C.M. Clark. This is Spinger's final qualification test for his silver enlisted 'dolphins'." (quoted from the original caption, released 14 March 1968 by Tenth Naval District Public Affairs Office)
    Photograph and text by PHC "CJ" Wiitala, USN.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 92KB; 600 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 98803

    USS Bang (SS-385)


    Crew members recover a torpedo, following an exercise with the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, circa 1968.
    This photograph was received by "All Hands" magazine on 6 November 1968.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 109KB; 510 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 98804

    USS Bang (SS-385)


    "Every man has a job to perform as USS Bang recovers at torpedo following an exercise with the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean." (quoted from the original caption)
    This view, taken circa 1968, shows the torpedo being struck below after recovery.
    This photograph was received by "All Hands" magazine on 6 November 1968.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 149KB; 510 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 98818-KN (color)

    USS Bang (SS-385)

    Submarine's World War II battle flag, photographed circa the early 1970s.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 108KB; 740 x 585 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 65700-KN (color)

    USS Bang (SS-385)

    Jacket patch of the ship's insignia, as adopted in about 1959.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 179KB; 650 x 675 pixels

     

    For more images of this submarine, see:

  • Bang (SS-385), 1943-1972.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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