Launch of USS H-1 May 7, 1913 at Union Iron Works, San Francisco, Ca
This highly reworked photo came from a San Francisco area newspaper and was retouched to make newspaper reproduction more visible.
USS H-1 &
USS H-2 alongside the USS
Cheyenne Feb. 22, 1917
All three vessels
have dressed ship to celebrate George Washington's Birthday.
USS H-1 &
USS H-2 moored in Coos Bay, Oregon.
The first submarines to visit the Oregon town. circa 1917.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
USS H-1 (ex-Seawolf)
SS 28
USS H-1 aground off Santa Margarita Island, Baja California, Mexico 12 March 1920.
Four men including the Captain, Lt. Comdr. James R. Webb, were killed in the grounding.
Webb James LCDR(CO), Gillef H.M MM1, Delarmarine M.S. SN, Kaufman Joseph SN
Original Photo from the Private Collection of Ric Hedman
USS H-1 aground off Santa Margarita Island, Baja California, Mexico 12 March 1920.
Crew removing gear and personal affects from the submarine.
Repair ship Vestal can be seen to the right. Unidentified tug to the left.
Original Photo from the Private Collection of Ric Hedman
USS H-1 aground off Santa Margarita Island, Baja California, Mexico 12 March 1920.
Crew removing gear and personal affects from the submarine.
Unidentified tug can be seen behind the H-1.
Original Photo from the Private Collection of Ric Hedman
USS H-1 aground off Santa Margarita Island, Baja California, Mexico 12 March 1920.
Unidentified tug can be seen behind the H-1.
Original Photo from the Private Collection of Ric Hedman
USS H-1 aground off Santa Margarita Island, Baja California, Mexico 12 March 1920.
Repair Ship USS Vestal is seen beyond the H-1. Vestal pulled the H-1 of the beach
but the H-1 sank shortly after and was abandoned. She was struck by th Navy on April 12, 1920.
Original Photo from the Private Collection of Ric Hedman
Four men including the Captain, Lt. Comdr. James R. Webb, were killed in the grounding.
Bodies of two the men recovered are draped in US Flags before burial.
Interesting to note the difference in the two flags.
On the left is a 48 star flag and on the right is a 13 star naval ensign.
Killed were: Webb James LCDR(CO), Gillef H.M MM1, Delarmarine M.S. SN, Kaufman Joseph SN
I was unable to read the names written on the planks used for markers. It seems only two of the men were recovered.
Original Photo from the Private Collection of Ric Hedman
Crew member observes the makeshift grave on the beach for two of the four men lost
Santa Margarita Island, Baja California, Mexico 12 March 1920.
Killed were: Webb James LCDR(CO), Gillef H.M MM1, Delarmarine M.S. SN, Kaufman Joseph SN
Original Photo from the Private Collection of Ric Hedman
USS H-2 (ex-Nautilus)
SS 29
USS H-2 moored in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Towns folks on the pier to see the vessels. circa 1917.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
USS H-3 (ex-Garfish)
SS 30 returning from Seattle to Bremerton, WA March 1914.
Lt. Munroe is on the bridge. H-3 had been refueling in Seattle and returns to Puget Sound
Navy Yard.
Photo courtesy of national Archives
H-3 under construction
at Moran Shipyard, Seattle, Wa
Photo courtesy of National Archives
Launching the USS H-3 from the Moran Shipyard, Seattle, Wa, July 3, 1913
Photo courtesy of Seattle Post Intelligencer Newspaper
USS H-3 at Mare Island Naval Ship Yard Jan. 30, 1914
Torpedo Room looking forward.
Note torpedo reload on the deck on the right side of the picture.
Photo courtesy of National Archives
USS H-3 Torpedo Room looking aft.
The curtained areas to Port and Starboard are berthing for the Captain and XO.
The two stanchions have the notched arms for holding torpedos in line with the tubes for loading.
Photo courtesy of National Archives
H-3 after battery compartment.
The view is looking aft to the engineroom door.
This compartment was a combination of crews berthing, galley and messing and maneuvering room.
The Astern - Stop - Ahead indicators for each engine / motor are on either side of the door.
The shaft turns logs for each are just above the indicators.
Electrical switching gear can be seen on each side of the compartment.
Photo courtesy of National Archives
H-3 after battery compartment.
The view is looking at the engineroom door.
The Astern - Stop - Ahead indicators for each engine / motor are on either side of the door.
The shaft turns logs for each are just above the indicators.
Photo apears to have been taken about 5:25 by the clock in the upper left corner of the close-up.
Photo courtesy of National Archives
USS H-3 on the
beach.
USS H-3 aground
near Eureka, California 16 December 1916.
The Cruiser USS
Milwaukee, CL-21, attempted to pull the submarine
off the beach but
became stuck herself and was a total loss. Her hulk was sold for scrap.
The H-3 was finally
salvaged and returned to service.
USS H-3 on the
beach.
The wrecked US Submarine
H-3 laying on the beach at Eureka, CA
The Cruiser USS
Milwaukee, can be seen in the background.
She attempted to
pull the submarine off the beach but became
stuck herself and
was a total loss.
USS H-3 on the
beach.
The wrecked US Submarine
H-3 laying on the beach at Eureka, CA
Tow cables can be
seen attached to the bow.
Photo courtesy of Leszek Erenfeicht who lives in Poland.
The Cruiser
USS Milwaukee, CL-21, aground on the beach at Samoa Island off Eureka,
CA
Coxswain T. S. Decker,
the first man to leave the Milwaukee, is shown in the breeches buoy.
The crew can be
seen lined up on deck to be taken off in the same manner or by boat.
The Milwaukee was
a total loss.
USS H-3 conning
tower with the 2 periscopes visible.
H 3 in dry dock at Mare Island
The two crewmen are identified as "Bubbles
& Van"
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H 3 in dry dock at Mare Island.
The two crewmen are identified as "Bubbles
& Van".
The men are standing on the port bow plane
of the H-3.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 in dry dock
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 in dry dock
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 Topside watch Van clowns for crew
on dock.
The USS L-6 and an other unidentified
sub are in background.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 loading a Mark 7 - Bliss-Levitt
torpedo
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 loading a Mark 7 - Bliss-Levitt
torpedo
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 crew members.
Harry Fields is identified as being in the photo.
Based on other pictures
it appears he is in the front row, third man from left.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 crew on deck at sea. Notice gangway
plank bolted to deck.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 deck at sea with gangway plank
bolted to deck.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 crew on deck and conning tower.
Gunners mate Long is at top of masts.
View is looking forward.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
USS H-3 at sea
from the bridge. Good detail of radio antenna insulator.
USS H-9 on the left & USS H-3
on the right in dry dock at Mare Island
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 torpedo room
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
Interior of the H-3. It is unclear
what space this is, probably crew berthing.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
Helm of the H-3
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 engine room facing forward.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-3 engine room facing aft
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
USS H-3 with
USS F-3
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
USS H-4 on launch
day, Oct. 9, 1918 at Bremerton Naval Shipyard
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
USS H-4 Crew and yard workers on deck
in preparation for launching.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
USS H-4 crew and yard workers on the
back deck.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
Crewmen of another sub under construction
shown at far right in large photo.
May be the the H-9 due to the incomplete
nature of the hull shown in next photo.
USS H-9 was launched November 23, 1918.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
Torpedo tube outer doors shown.
Shutter door operating arm hull penetration
shown to the right of the two tube doors
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
USS H-4's official launching dignitaries.
One of the two women
is Mrs. Ralph O. Davis, the ships' sponsor.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
A good photo of the subs Fessenden
Oscillator for underwater communication.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
Yard workers wait under the hull to
knock the bracing loose
to allow the submarine to slide down the
ways into the water.
Notice that each man has a sledgehammer
to do his job.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
Workers waiting under the forward
part of the hull.
Note sledgehammers to be used to launch
the submarine.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
A few of the onlookers to the launching.
Possibly family of the sub sailors and
yard workers.
Photo provided by Rick Larson
MMCM (SS) (ret.)
USS H-4 on launch
day, Oct. 9, 1918 at Bremerton Naval Shipyard.
It looks to be a very grey and damp day the
way the flags are hanging on the sub.
US Navy Photo
USS H-4 on launch
day, Oct. 9, 1918 at Bremerton Naval Shipyard.
It looks to be a very grey and damp day the
way the flags are hanging on the sub.
US Navy Photo
USS H-4 SS 147
H-boats San
Pedro, CA. circa early 1920's. USS H-9, USS H-6 & USS H-5
The two left hand
boats can't be positively identified as H-class submarines.
The men have been
doing their laundry and it is drying in the sunshine.
The notation on
the back of the photo says these boats are moored at "Berth 'M' Pedro".
Conning tower
H-5. An officer or Chief is standing forward of the con,
Torpedo loading
hatch is open to aid in cooling and ventilating the boat.
USS H-6 SS 149
USS H-6 off
San Pedro with 3 Battleships.
Submarine H-6, BB
on left is either Wyoming BB-32, or Arkansas BB-33.
Closest BB on right
is either South Carolina BB-26, or Michigan BB-27.
No clear view of
third BB. Circa 1919.
Many
thanks to Steve Reichmuth for providing the historical information.
Conning tower
USS H-6. Sailor to the left of the conning
tower is either
working or relaxing in the shade. All hatches seem
to be open to help
cool and ventilate the boat
H-6, H-7, H-8
and H-9 moored at San Pedro Submarine Base in 1919.
These boats were
4 of 6 such EB boats originally to go to Russia
but the delivery
was not made because of the Russian Revolution. Some
(and maybe all)
of them were partially completed and parts shipped to Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard
where they were assembled.
Photo
provided by Stan Lintner, his father, Harold Lintner, served aboard the
H-8 as a Chief Radioman
USS H-7 SS 150
USS H-8 SS 151
under construction, Bremerton, Washington.
This photo taken on August 9, 1919
shows a mixed group of H-8 crew and
movie actors including Wallace Beery,
(right center, second row),
Jane Novak and Hobart Bosworth, (left
center, second row), with
USS H-8 in the background disguised as
the German U-98. The real Captain of
the boat, Lt. Cooke is in his normal uniform
(center front) as is CRM Harold Lintner,
kneeling, 1st man, bottom row at left
side of photo. A number of the crew are dressed
as german sailors and worked as extras
in the movie. This silent movie was called "Behind the Door".
Photo
provided by Stan Lintner, his father, Harold Lintner, served aboard the
H-8 as a Chief Radioman
Some crew up
for air aboard the USS H-8 sometime in 1919.
They were
maybe on the way back to the base after the day's
exercises and just
trying to get some fresh air after a day spent down
below. The blonde
haired man on the right is CE(R) Harold W. Lintner.
I think that meant
he was a Chief Electrician qualified to operate
and maintain radio
equipment and was the rating before there was a
radioman rate per
se. This was in the very early days of naval radio.
On submarines, many
times the radioman was responsible
for all the electrical
equipment as well as the radios.
Later on his rate
was changed to CRM, (Chief Radioman).
Photo
provided by Stan Lintner, his father, Harold Lintner, served aboard the
H-8 as a Chief Radioman
USS H-8 SS 151 in dry dock, Mare Island Aug. 1920 Another sub is at the right in the photo.
USS H-8 SS 151 in dry dock, Mare Island Aug. 1920 Crew on deck. It is not clear if the sub is entering or leaving the dock.
USS H-8 SS 151
USS H-8 at Redondo
Beach, Calif. Feb. 5, 1920.
USS H-9 SS 152
launch day November 23, 1918
Conning tower
USS H-9. Three crew are standing on the aft deck.
H-9 assisting diver training at San
Pedro, Ca
Diver is Harry Wayne Fields, crewman from
the H-3
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-9 in dry dock Mare Island Shipyard,
CA
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
Stern of H-9 shown while in dry dock,
Mare Island Shipyard, CA.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fields Snider whose Uncle,
Harry Fields took the photos or is in them.
H-9 on the surface.
Signalman with flag is standing on top of periscope sheers
Photo
provided by Stan Lintner, his father, Harold Lintner, served aboard the
H-8 as a Chief Radioman
USS H-9 diving off San Pedro, CA
Photo
provided by Stan Lintner, his father, Harold Lintner, served aboard the
H-8 as a Chief Radioman
