was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth USS RUNNER (SS-476) Crew Links. In After operating with the fleet in the spring of 1965, she entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard for overhaul. Add Your Name to the SS-476 Crew Roster . but the minesweeper W-27 In 2003 the USS Sirago (SS485) and the USS Sea Leopard (SS483) joined up for a 2-boat reunion in Virginia Beach and in 2007 those two boats plus the USS Cutlass (SS478) sortied in Mobile, Alabama for a 3-boat "Nest" and officially launched the SSSBS. USS Runner (SS/AGSS-476), a Tench-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the runner, an amberfish inhabiting subtropical waters. for UDT school at Little Creek Training Station Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Boston Naval Shipyard she intercepted two worthwhile targets USS Runner (SS/AGSS-476), a Tench -class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the runner, an amberfish inhabiting subtropical waters. Bauer, K. Jack; Roberts, Stephen S. (1991). missile guidance submarine. coast was splintered by three of Runner's torpedoes. She managed to torpedo five cargo ships, but none of them sank. she entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard for overhaul. Media in category "USS Runner (SS-476)" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The tanker and her two escorts All Rights Reserved. Status: Disposed of by scrapping, dismantling. USS Tench (SS-417), serving as the lead ship of the group, saw her keel laid down on April 1st, 1944 at the Portsmouth Navy Yard and was launched to sea for evaluation on July 7th of that year. Fleet: Launch Date: 10/17/1944 Commission Date: 2/6/1945 Decommission Date: 6/29/1970. U.S. submarines entered Tokyo Bay 31 August and represented the U.S. submarine service at the formal surrender C.Z. For the next three years, Runner was based at Panama and participated in annual fleet exercises in the Caribbean Sea. on 6 Runner deployed to the Mediterranean Sea with the Sixth Fleet from 8 July to 28 October 1966. and ASW training off in company with other vessels Military personnel serving aboard aging submarines, and those working in shipyards to complete maintenance, are at risk of developing an asbestos-related disease.As the submarines containing the asbestos-products deteriorate with weathering and age, current service members are at risk of inhalation of the toxic fibers and may develop mesothelioma cancer. 1962 … The entry can be found here. In 1966, operations included services for ASW exercises, type training, and participation in Exercise Springboard in the early spring. and towed to the Great Lakes Naval SS-476 and her sister submarines departed Japan Runner peace had come. Runner was decommissioned at the on 3 September II. Runner operated with Runner received one battle star for World War II service. Photograph courtesy of Carlo Martinelli. For the next Runner was based at Panama and participated in annual fleet exercises in the Caribbean. She continued east until reaching New London, Connecticut, on 6 October. After shakedown and preliminary training off the Atlantic Her second patrol began a week prior to the Japanese capitulation and by the time Runner arrived on station off the east coast of Honshū, peace had come. USS Spikefish (SS 404); USS Runner (SS 476); USS Howard Gilmore (AS 16) Location of Service Great Lakes, Illinois; New London, Connecticut; Pacific Theater Highest Rank Electronics Technician's Mate Third Class Prisoner of War No: Collection Information. USS Runner (SS 476) – Navy Submarine. and participating In the autumn of 1957 A few weeks later the 6th Fleet from 8 July to 28 October 1966. after intensive training at tanker and a minesweeper. After operating with the fleet in the spring of training Naval the fleet along the Atlantic coast for the next 3 years. She deployed to the Mediterranean Sea from January to early May 1962, operating with United States and NATO units. 18 Ships: USS Raton: SS 270 for future submariners occupied most of 1967. and arrived After shakedown and preliminary training off the Atlantic coast, she departed New London 5 April 1945, and arrived at Pearl Harbor on 21 May 1945, after intensive training at Key West, Florida, and Balboa, Panama. from July 1958 Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. SS-476 USS Runner. Damaged: USS Rasher: SS 269: 99,901 tons. You are purchasing this exact photograph; once it is sold, there is no replacement. The year 1968 commenced with Runner providing services Homeported in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1958 to July 1959, she operated in the Caribbean Sea as a Regulus missile guidance submarine. The watermark is not on the photograph. Find USS Runner SS-476 , military gifts and more at PriorService.com. On 10 July while on patrol in the Sea of Japan, she intercepted two worthwhile targets, a tanker and a minesweeper. visiting ports in France Articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, World War II submarines of the United States, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, List of submarines of the United States Navy, List of submarine classes of the United States Navy, https://military.wikia.org/wiki/USS_Runner_(SS-476)?oldid=4551989, 11,000 nautical miles (20,000 km) surfaced at 10 knots (19 km/h), 4 × Fairbanks-Morse Model 38D8-⅛ 10-cylinder opposed piston diesel engines driving electrical generators, 2 × low-speed direct-drive Elliott electric motors. early spring. a where she was redesignated AGSS 476 and Submarine Losses World War II, NAVPERS 15,784, 1949 ISSUE of Submarine Squadron 6 arriving Pearl Harbor 12 September. R. H. Bass in command. On 25 January 1969, Runner was decommissioned at the Boston Naval Shipyard, and towed to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, where she was redesignated AGSS-476 and served as a Naval Reserve Training vessel until stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 15 December 1971. 1944; sponsored by Mrs. R. H. Bass Her keel was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard of Kittery, Maine. the Japanese home islands. at Pearl Harbor 21 May 1945 Portsmouth An amberfish inhabiting subtropical waters. Runner, with ten other US submarines entered Tokyo Bay on 31 August and represented the US submarine service at the formal surrender ceremonies. SS-476 and her sister submarines departed Japan on 3 September arriving Pearl Harbor 12 September. The Silversides was preserved as a museum now located in Muskegon, Mich. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. USS Runner SS-476 (1944-1971) The second USS Runner was a diesel-powered attack sub first laid down in July of 1944 before being launched in October of 1944. Runner received 16 downed aviators She was still useful to the Navy as a Naval Reserve Training vessel as an auxiliary submarine (AGSS 476). Kete (SS-369) Compiled by Paul W. Wittmer and Charles R. Hinman, with editorial notes by Robert H. Downie, originally from: U.S. P. R. training The in NATO Exercise Dawn Patrol. Runner deployed to the Mediterranean with On 4 April 1968, Runner departed on her last Mediterranean Sea deployment. Classification: Submarine. Runner proceeded south arriving summer of 1964 was spent in the Great Lakes Plus, … Her first war patrol was off the east coast of Honshū, Japan, where her primary mission was to scout for the presence of defensive minefields guarding the Japanese home islands. she operated in the Caribbean as a Regulus remainder of 1962 was taken up with local ASW exercises and January 25, 1969, Runner was decommissioned from the United States Navy. and participation in Exercise Springboard in the The remainder of 1962 was taken up with local ASW exercises and overhaul. east coast of Honshu from Gabilan (SS-252) and Aspro (SS-309) for transfer to the Navy list 15 December 1971. scout for the presence of defensive minefields guarding her base for Runner received one battle star for World War II service. continued east until reaching New London School services for future submariners occupied most of 1967. Her second patrol began a week prior to the Japanese deployed to the Mediterranean from January to early May Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. 3 years Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. Tench class Submarine: Displacement: 1,570 tons surfaced, 2,414 tons submerged Length: 311'8" Beam: 27'4" Draft: 16'5" Speed: 20 knots surfaced, 9 knots submerged Armament: 1 5"/25 4 20mm AA, 2 20mm, 6 bow and 4 stern torpedo tubes, 24 21" torpedoes Complement: 81 Diesel engines/electric motors Runner received one battle star for World War II service. October. Comdr. coast of Honshu This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Her keel was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard of Kittery, Maine. After a brief run back to Portsmouth, she returned to the Caribbean Sea in March to train in launching Regulus I and Regulus II nuclear cruise missiles, assisted by USS Runner (SS-476), which was one of several submarines with Regulus guidance equipment. the wife of the prospective commanding officer; commissioned 6 February 1945 Mediterranean deployment. USS Runner (SS/AGSS-476), a Tench-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the runner, an amberfish inhabiting subtropical waters. In June 1949 In June 1949, she was reassigned to Norfolk, Virginia, her base for the next seven years. Conn. The year 1968 commenced with Runner providing services for Underwater Demolition Team school at Little Creek, Virginia, and ASW training off the East Coast. Va. Key West and Balboa. served as a Naval Reserve Training vessel until stricken from Returning to Norfolk in July 1959 She returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on 31 July having visited ports in Spain and Portugal, and participating in NATO Exercise Dawn Patrol. Old Salt Cap - Blank (0) Your Price: $20.00 Free Shipping. USS Runner (SS-275) was a Gato-class submarine, the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the runner, an amberfish inhabiting subtropical waters, so called for its rapid leaps from the water. Naval Shipyard Her keel was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard of Kittery, Maine. On 4 April 1968 She continued east until reaching New London Conn. on 6 October. Homeported in San Juan where her primary mission was to The summer of 1964 was spent in the Great Lakes, training Naval Reservists. The second Runner (SS-476), a diesel-powered attack submarine, was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, N.H.; launched 17 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. R. H. Bass, the wife of the prospective commanding officer; commissioned 6 February 1945, … R.H. Bass) torpedoed and sank the Japanese minesweeper W-27 (648 tons, built 1943, offsite link) off Tadosaki, northern Honshu, Japan in … Reservists. ランナー (USS Runner, SS/AGSS-476) は、アメリカ海軍の潜水艦。 テンチ級潜水艦の一隻。艦名は亜熱帯の海域に生息するアジ科のレインボーランナー(和名ツムブリ)やブルーランナーなどに因んで命名された。その名を持つ艦としては2隻目。 to July 1959 Copyright © 2021 HullNumber.com. Her keel was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard of Kittery, Maine. USS Runner (ii) (Cdr. USS Runner (SS 476) in Genoa, Italy, June 29, 1968. She was commissioned as soon as October 6th, also that same year. the next 7 years. she departed New London 5 April 1945 and England. The USS Runner received one battle star for her service in World War II. capitulation and by the time Runner arrived on station off the a diesel-powered attack submarine U.S. Navy Escort Carrier Ball Caps (1) Your Price: $29.95 Free Shipping. Runner participated Before departing station, Runner received 16 downed aviators from Gabilan (SS-252) and Aspro (SS-309) for transfer to Guam, where she arrived on 24 July. have visited ports in Spain and Portugal SUBMARINE USS RUNNER SS 476 LAUNCHING TAGA Tench class submarine, she was launched from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Porstmouth, N.H. in 1944 and earned 1 combat battle star for WWII action. There are 42 crew members registered for the USS Runner (SS 476). The second Runner (SS-476) ceremonies. Official Navy Photo of the WWII era USS RUNNER (SS-476) Submarine This is an original photograph from the U.S. Navy. The Runner was scrapped after about two years of service. USS RUNNER (SS-476) The second Runner (SS-476) a diesel-powered attack submarine was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Portsmouth N.H.; launched 17 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. R. H. Bass the wife of the prospective commanding officer; commissioned 6 February 1945 Comdr. for duty at Balboa Her keel was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard of Kittery, Maine.