Seadragon (SSN 584) - Naval Cruise Book

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U 0 5 5 'I l 1 ! a I 5, I ,A-QM' X ' X.. ,E X .Z ,J A 'Fw +A. .J gi Highlight of our trip to YANKEE STATION was the visit of an old submariner, RADM Eli T. Reich, COMASWGROUP FIVE, to SEA- DRAGON. RADM Reich reminiseed about his Connection with the original SEADRAGON during World War II during his overnight stay before returning to his flagship, the USS KEARSARGE. IOIIUA

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HIT OR MISS, the Dice will tell. To simulate the theoretical effectiveness of submarine torpedoes during EXERCISE SILVERSKATE, exercise restrictions re- quired the roll of dice to determine whether a kill was made. Much contention developed between the crack SEADRAGON Fire Control Team and the Airedale Umpire, LCDR Dan Cobb, an SZE pilot from the USS KEARSARGE. SEADRAGON sank the KEARSARGE less than 15 minutes after the War was de- clared by PURPLE forces. Exercises such as SILVERSKATE con- tribute greatly to the training and readiness of all participants thus increasing the overall efficiency of the U. S. Seventh Fleet. Left: LCDR Dan Cobb rolls the Dice as SEA- DRAGON XO, LCDR Ken Highfill looks on. Oblivious to the major decision about to be made, Bill Seid, Sam Jones, and LTCjgD Jack Dempsey continue to work toward an accurate solution of target course and speed which will eventually lead to a kill. Below: XO, Ken Highfill, says yes and LCDR Cobb says no. Only the dice know for sure. But unfortunately, the umpire is always right .... Make ready Tube 2, I intend to shoot ....