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Title: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Lance Dean on April 11, 2008, 10:04:26 AM

Today is National Submarine Day.  Remember!

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on April 11, 2008, 10:13:53 AM

I never knew that.  Any idea why they picked April 11th?  Was this the day that they commissioned the Holland Sub?

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Lance Dean on April 11, 2008, 10:48:25 AM

Quote from: Mark Sarsfield on April 11, 2008, 10:13:53 AM

I never knew that.  Any idea why they picked April 11th?  Was this the day that they commissioned the Holland Sub?

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/apr11.html

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On April 11, 1900, the U.S. Navy acquired its first submarine, a 53-foot craft designed by Irish immigrant John P. Holland. Propelled by gasoline while on the surface and by electricity when submerged, the Holland served as a blueprint for modern submarine design. By the eve of World War I, Holland and Holland-inspired vessels were a part of large naval fleets throughout the world.

Don't worry, I didn't know about this day either until a couple of months ago. 

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on April 11, 2008, 11:51:27 AM

Glad to see that I guess correctly about the Holland.  ;D

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Rick on April 11, 2008, 12:24:33 PM

Damn..  and I do not have my signs up or anything.....

I actually did not know that.  I see a portention April activity item....

Rick

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: MWALLEN on April 11, 2008, 12:57:02 PM

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Don't worry, I didn't know about this day either until a couple of months ago

Guess it would benefit us to look at the calendar once in a while   :-\

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on April 11, 2008, 01:29:29 PM

You can still take advantage of this.  Have tickets $1 off all weekend. 

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Lance Dean on April 11, 2008, 02:27:33 PM

Quote from: USSBatfish on April 11, 2008, 12:24:33 PM

Damn..  and I do not have my signs up or anything.....

I actually did not know that.  I see a portention April activity item....

Rick

Hey, there's always next year.  It's always April 11th.

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: chris on April 11, 2008, 04:13:32 PM

THE HOLLAND WAS COMMISSIONED 12 OCTOBER 1900 NOT IN APRIL

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on April 11, 2008, 04:41:39 PM

Maybe the purchase date was April, but the formal ceremony wasn't until October?  Since it was a new weapon, the government probably wanted to make sure that it wasn't a lemon before flying Old Glory from the flag mast.

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Rick on April 11, 2008, 06:05:37 PM

remember we are talking about military intelligence here ;D

Title: Re: April 11th - today is National Submarine Day
Post by: Lance Dean on April 11, 2008, 06:31:36 PM

I didn't say the Holland was commissioned on April 11th, I just said the Navy acquired her on April 11th.  Sub sailors are calling National Submarine Day "Submarine Birthday" day.