Seadragon (SSN 584) - Naval Cruise Book

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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 ....

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SEADRAGON's outstanding con- tributions on behalf of the PURPLE Forces during OPERATION SILVER- SKATE prompted a visit by dignitaries of the United Republic of PURPLE. fDave Harnish and Bob Coolin disguiseb. The PURPLE people presented Captain Ray Engle a citation for achievement and a bouquet of flowers. Bob Cool, the PURPLE People's Matron of Honor, also bestowed a kiss upon the unfortunate Skipper. Rallying bravely, the C. O, extended the hospitality of the Wardroom to the distinguished visitors offering them refreshments and an opportunity to sign SEADR'AGON's guest book. Sam Jones viewsnproceedings with his usual dignified restraint.