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Photo # NH 283:  USS G-1 off Groton, Connecticut, circa 1918

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USS G-1 (Submarine # 19½, later SS-19½ and SS-20), 1912-1921.
Originally named Seal

USS G-1, a 400-ton Lake type submarine, was built at Newport News, Virginia. Launched with the name Seal, she was renamed G-1 in November 1911 and commissioned in October 1912. Her first years of service were spent operating with the Atlantic Torpedo Flotilla, including a cruise off the East Coast in March-May 1915. From the middle of that year, she was employed in experimental and training duties in the Long Island Sound area, operating out of the New London Submarine Base, Groton, Connecticut. During 1918 she also briefly conducted anti-submarine patrols in that vicinity. USS G-1 was decommissioned in March 1920 and expended in depth charge tests in June 1921.

This page features all the views we have of USS G-1 (Submarine # 19½, later SS-19½ and SS-20).


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Photo #: NH 78280

USS G-1
(Submarine # 19½)

In drydock, circa the mid-1910s.
Note her external torpedo tubes and other hull details.

Courtesy of Donald M. McPherson, 1973.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 283

USS G-1
(Submarine # 19½)

Off the Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut, circa 1918.
Photographed by LaTour, Philadelphia.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 66KB; 740 x 520 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 42194

USS G-1
(Submarine # 19½)

Off the Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut, circa 1918.
Photographed by LaTour, Philadelphia.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 53KB; 740 x 520 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 101546

USS Fulton
(Submarine Tender # 1)

Towing the submarine G-1, circa 1915.
The original print's reverse contains the hand-written comment: "Towed 30 hrs. parted two line off Cape Hatteras, Fulton relieved by Castine, Castine stood by G-1 in storm off Hatteras for 48 hrs. before she could pick her up. G-1 registered a roll of 72 degrees. Arrow over rubber necks head."
"rubber neck" is probably Chief Quartermaster John Harold.

Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 63KB; 740 x 465 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 101548

USS G-2
(Submarine # 27), left
and
USS G-1 (Submarine # 19½), right

Alongside USS Fulton (Submarine Tender # 1) at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, circa 1915.
Note the 13-star "boat flag" flying at G-2's stern.

Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 83KB; 400 x 765 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 42195

U.S. Navy submarines


In port, circa 1918, possibly at the Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut.
The submarine at left is either USS H-1 (Submarine # 28) or USS H-2 (Submarine # 29). That in the middle is USS G-1 (Submarine # 19½). The submarine on the right is unidentified.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 112KB; 740 x 585 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 98033

USS Seal
(Submarine # 19½)

Afloat after launching, off the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Newport News, Virginia, 8 February 1911.
Seal was later renamed G-1.

Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Commander Theodore G. Ellyson, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 102KB; 740 x 625 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 98034

USS Seal
(Submarine # 19½)

Afloat after launching, off the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Newport News, Virginia, 8 February 1911.
Seal was later renamed G-1.

Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Commander Theodore G. Ellyson, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 99KB; 740 x 600 pixels

 


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