after seeing this series originally on tv, here i am, binge watching every episode for at least the 5th go around, and enjoying each one as i did originally. thank you for posting these shows
I found this series when I was living the worst period of my life, going through divorce and heart failure. There is something soothing with these stories and the simplicity of old times...
I sincerely appreciate these stories of our Silent Service! One of my heroes is Capt. Beach and I am very honored that he took the time to autograph my hardbound copy of "Submarine!' accompanied by a hand written letter from him. Thank you again for bringing these stories back to life (from a Vietnam Air Force veteran)
My father knew Captain Ed Beach as well. His books will keep you awake all night. My dad was on the USS Atule and the second USS Grenadier in Key West.
I am so thankful that I'm able to watch this series that I never knew existed. I've been watching each episode for two days now. thanks again for making them available. dp.
I have enjoyed this series even when it was on TV two generations ago. God bless all those who served or who are currently serving. Viewed in San Diego by an Army Engineer Vietnam veteran
just great seeing Nimoy, esp now that he has passed. never heard of opening the tubes much deeper than periscope depth. really great to see this episode, i never knew of the "Q" torpedo. i was a cold war torpedoman, i did work on the mk 14 torpedo though.
Norman Doty I was a nuc EM and read every book I could about subs before I joined and I remember reading about them but I thought they came out later and attacked just as he said in a climbing circular pattern My first boat had Mk 14, 37 & the disaster my second Mk 48 harpoon & tomahawk
I think that they may be referring to the Mark 24 Mine. (They used the term Mine so that if any enemy agent heard someone talk about it, that they wouldn't figure out that it is a torpedo!) Smaller diameter of 19 inch, had a warhead of HBX weighing 92 pounds (~42 Kg), and was mainly used as an airdropped Anti-Submarine Torpedo, that wouldn't engage any target at 60 feet or shallower. I guess that they reversed the system to engage no target below 60 feet! The main problem was that it was very slow (max speed 12 knots), but since it was develop as a weapon to sink submerge enemy submarines this wasn't a problem. They solved the difference of torpedo size .vs. the destroyer's torpedo tube size by putting strips of wood on the side of the torpedo to make up the difference. NOTE: I don't know if the wood separated from the Mk24 after it cleared the tube, or stayed with the torpedo all the way to the target.
It stems from the Napoleonic era and applies to weapons that misfire or fire blanks. The word refers to a piece of cloth or fiber that is placed between the powder and the projectile. Shooting your wad implies that there was no projectile. As such, it's entirely appropriate.
DeForest Kelley has played the submarine Captain three to four times So far I've seen Leonard Nimoy twice as a sailor I wonder if or when Bill Shatner shows up
As I understand the homing torpedoes they used were originally designed to be dropped by bombers in the Atlantic going after U boats. It was so secret that the bombers could only deploy it only when there were no other ships or aircraft around. Then only could it be released after the U boat submerged. The reason is if it didn’t sink the U boat, the U boat crew couldn’t mention the homing torpedo. When the U boat was submerged there was no way they’d see it. It was later adapted for submarine use.
Food for thought. During WW ll there were countless Japanese tankers loaded with oil sank in the Pacific ocean. In modern times if one barrel of oil is lost in the sea there is hell to pay, but in the early 40/s there is never one mention of the pollution. Why is that?
Because the oil isn't really long term pollution. It gets consumed by microbes in the seawater and basically disappears on its own. The warmer it is, the faster the oil is consumed. The big BP oil spill in the Gulf was pretty much gone in a few years. Crude oil leaks into the ocean from fissures in the sea bottom all the time.
@@JK-rv9tp… Exactly. Oil is not a really bad pollutant. It deteriorates into its basic components. Not good for wildlife at the time but not really bad for the oceans.
This was a great story. It is rare that the front line guys get someone from the rear out and about to test a 'theory' on a new weapon or technique when it counts. That would have been too juicy an opportunity to pass up on.
The USS Bergall survived the war only to be given to the Turkish navy. She was given the same fate as many of her sisters, being broken up for scrap in 2000.
Jay, that's because you take for granted your freedom to say and think how you do. Lots of men have died and bleed for our freedoms. Without the horror of combat and those of us that have earned a CIB badge. You might of been lead to a gas chamber or medically experimented on by the Japanese 731 unit . Be thankful that not all people feel as you do. Who knows you might not of been born because of your ethnic background.
It's a great show based on fact yet the medium won't allow full screen that's why I'm reluctant to establish a account, they have no ability to state $ an cents.
after seeing this series originally on tv, here i am, binge watching every episode for at least the 5th go around, and enjoying each one as i did originally. thank you for posting these shows
I found this series when I was living the worst period of my life, going through divorce and heart failure. There is something soothing with these stories and the simplicity of old times...
I sincerely appreciate these stories of our Silent Service! One of my heroes is Capt. Beach and I am very honored that he took the time to autograph my hardbound copy of "Submarine!' accompanied by a hand written letter from him. Thank you again for bringing these stories back to life (from a Vietnam Air Force veteran)
My father knew Captain Ed Beach as well. His books will keep you awake all night. My dad was on the USS Atule and the second USS Grenadier in Key West.
Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykers, was a Cajun. Absolutely and thoroughly awesome.
I am so thankful that I'm able to watch this series that I never knew existed. I've been watching each episode for two days now.
thanks again for making them available. dp.
I have enjoyed this series even when it was on TV two generations ago. God bless all those who served or who are currently serving. Viewed in San Diego by an Army Engineer Vietnam veteran
When I first saw this episode, I didn't recognize Leonard....he was so young. Then I saw the credits and watched the episode again.
Richard Damm thanks for all the great videos i just love them good work buddy !!!!!
just great seeing Nimoy, esp now that he has passed. never heard of opening the tubes much deeper than periscope depth. really great to see this episode, i never knew of the "Q" torpedo. i was a cold war torpedoman, i did work on the mk 14 torpedo though.
Norman Doty I was a nuc EM and read every book I could about subs before I joined and I remember reading about them but I thought they came out later and attacked just as he said in a climbing circular pattern
My first boat had Mk 14, 37 & the disaster my second Mk 48 harpoon & tomahawk
I think that they may be referring to the Mark 24 Mine. (They used the term Mine so that if any enemy agent heard someone talk about it, that they wouldn't figure out that it is a torpedo!)
Smaller diameter of 19 inch, had a warhead of HBX weighing 92 pounds (~42 Kg), and was mainly used as an airdropped Anti-Submarine Torpedo, that wouldn't engage any target at 60 feet or shallower. I guess that they reversed the system to engage no target below 60 feet!
The main problem was that it was very slow (max speed 12 knots), but since it was develop as a weapon to sink submerge enemy submarines this wasn't a problem. They solved the difference of torpedo size .vs. the destroyer's torpedo tube size by putting strips of wood on the side of the torpedo to make up the difference. NOTE: I don't know if the wood separated from the Mk24 after it cleared the tube, or stayed with the torpedo all the way to the target.
You would want the inner door to hold the pressure of the deep dive,because the outer door might be defective ...
He says that he doesnt know if it can withstand depth charges... implying it was able to stand the "test depth", just not extra from depth charges.,
@@timengineman2nd714 Submarine were using Mark 27 torpedo, inspired came from this little mark 24 idea as well.
Thanks for posting these programs !!!
When you have Spock as your sonarman, you can't lose. 😊
Dr. McCoy was also in the series.
That's highly illogical. There is always a chance to lose.
I don't remember my crew mates being so jolly. especially when a deployment was extended and the smokers ran out cigarettes.
A moment of silence for that poor pod of dolphins that made the mistake of trying to say hi to an acoustical torpedo.
@12:53 "He shot his wad, we're in the clear" Now that is funny! You won't see that on T.V. any more.
I'm pretty sure the phrase originally meant a wad of chewing tobacco.
@@edwaggonersr.7446 funny how time changes the meaning of words.
It stems from the Napoleonic era and applies to weapons that misfire or fire blanks. The word refers to a piece of cloth or fiber that is placed between the powder and the projectile. Shooting your wad implies that there was no projectile. As such, it's entirely appropriate.
Love these videos
DeForest Kelley has played the submarine Captain three to four times
So far I've seen Leonard Nimoy twice as a sailor
I wonder if or when Bill Shatner shows up
Shatner doesn't but Roger C Carmel who played Harry Mudd in Star Trek does.
Gilligan, Bob Denver also been in Silent Service episode. Professor also. (with a beard also with Bones, (Deforest Kelley) same episode. There's more.
George Takei plays a Japanese pilot several times.
God bless our veterans. Brotherrr
The headline visible at 3:06 references a mid air collision of a C-118 and a P2V in 1958 over Norwalk, CA.
george jetson hawk eyes
Oh my god, look how they treat that poor woman!
IKR
Overfed, oversexed, & over here."
If it did happen I’m surprised they didn’t complain to their superiors.
They surrounded her like a pack of wild mutts, and attacked her as a team. 'Ha, ha, ha!! SO FUNNY 🙄
19:46 Nimoy sounds just like Spock on the bridge of the Enterprise
On the anniversary of the commissioning of our Boat the Bergall (SSN667) we watched this one
Each sub seems to have had a different way of ordering the torpedo to be fired.
Very exciting episode this one
Explains why all the dolpins around Bali swim away at top speed whenever boatloads of humans come near.
The torpedo hit the porpoises...Guess we're gonna have sushi tonight!
Love these. (A Ganger) 674
Is THAT Mister Spock at the headphones? Never know who you'll see on this show!
As I understand the homing torpedoes they used were originally designed to be dropped by bombers in the Atlantic going after U boats. It was so secret that the bombers could only deploy it only when there were no other ships or aircraft around. Then only could it be released after the U boat submerged. The reason is if it didn’t sink the U boat, the U boat crew couldn’t mention the homing torpedo. When the U boat was submerged there was no way they’d see it. It was later adapted for submarine use.
Spock can't you communicate with them porpoise like you did with the whale in that movie? I'm sorry captain, they are Japanese kamikazi dolphins.
Not even funny! I use to regularly dive with wild dolphins between Catalina island and Los Angeles harbor
So what does that party stuff with the captains driver lady have to do with the story?
Silent running? And they turn on the speakers???
Food for thought. During WW ll there were countless Japanese tankers loaded with oil sank in the Pacific ocean. In modern times if one barrel of oil is lost in the sea there is hell to pay, but in the early 40/s there is never one mention of the pollution. Why is that?
Because the oil isn't really long term pollution. It gets consumed by microbes in the seawater and basically disappears on its own. The warmer it is, the faster the oil is consumed. The big BP oil spill in the Gulf was pretty much gone in a few years. Crude oil leaks into the ocean from fissures in the sea bottom all the time.
@@JK-rv9tp… Exactly. Oil is not a really bad pollutant. It deteriorates into its basic components. Not good for wildlife at the time but not really bad for the oceans.
This was a great story. It is rare that the front line guys get someone from the rear out and about to test a 'theory' on a new weapon or technique when it counts. That would have been too juicy an opportunity to pass up on.
I am glad these brave men did not live to see what their descendants became.
Sonar operator...Mr. Spock...RIP.
agree.
RIP porpoises.
Is that spock on sonar???!!
Take a look at the freakin credits, that's why they're there.
A pity Leonards ears were covered by the headphones
14:55 - OMG it sounds like him too.
15:00 Spock here...Arm Vulton acoustic torpedoes!
My that girl is pretty ! Were they able to go back and pick up that officer that dived into the water ? Or was he drowned ?
He is shown going below just as they were diving.
Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek's Mr. Spock) as the sonarman in this early TV role
The USS Bergall survived the war only to be given to the Turkish navy. She was given the same fate as many of her sisters, being broken up for scrap in 2000.
Someone needs to restore and colorize these old shows.
Yes on one, no on two.
No colorization
Maybe they should have called this "The First Tailhook Incident"...
Bob Johnson: Spot-on Bob!! I thought the exact same thing. Greetings from SE Asia.
Jay, that's because you take for granted your freedom to say and think how you do. Lots of men have died and bleed for our freedoms. Without the horror of combat and those of us that have earned a CIB badge. You might of been lead to a gas chamber or medically experimented on by the Japanese 731 unit . Be thankful that not all people feel as you do. Who knows you might not of been born because of your ethnic background.
Is that Leonard Nimoy on the hydrphones?
neat to see Spock on sound, good practice before he became science officer
Mfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
12:53 he shot his wad we're in the clear
They could say that on TV in the 50's?
I'm pretty sure the phrase originally meant a wad of chewing tobacco.
19:18 GQ battle stations
A young Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock) @14:32. Wonder if this is how his relationship with Deforest Kelly (Dr. McCoy) started?
Oh chit. Leonard nimoy.
now theres spock haha they got the whole Enerprize in these shows hahahaha
The sound man is Mr. Spock! Or Leonard Nimoy.
they smoked in there ?? my God !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
looks n sounds like leonard nimoy on sonar
Spock as your radioman!
>>--------------------> Spock at 14:53
It's a great show based on fact yet the medium won't allow full screen that's why I'm reluctant to establish a account, they have no ability to state $ an cents.
They shot Flipper!!! Eco-criminals!
+Bill B on top of sexual harassment... times have sure changed..
It isn't NAVY it is N.A.V.Y! which stands for Never Again Volunteer Yourself!
The first Vulcan Mind Weld.
sorry, its mind meld not mind weld..
Back then, it was welding.
It's meld not weld
I'm a welder not a mwelder
Them Dolphins said the capin did that to em on porpoise.....
Mister Sock on earphones.
Ah, the good old days - of sexual harassment!
One would wonder how the sexist content of this video didn't alert youtube's censors.
Leonard Nimoy!
Like black, white.
He’s dead, Jim.
Bullying of women drivers, about right for the jolly boys. Lucky they didn’t complain to the higher ranks.
Cornball. Yuk
So...what happened to Red?
Silent running? And they turn on the speakers???