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Make 40 Knots?? |
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A few months after reporting aboard the USS Angler SSK240 in the mid fifties I was at the helm during a dive. As the helmsman, it was my job also to relay instructions to the maneuvering room. Being new at the time, I was always a bit worried when I relayed an order... not wanting to screw up. I recall receiving an order from the Captain: Have maneuvering make Four-O turns." "Have maneuvering make four-0 turns, aye sir" I replied. So I gave the order to maneuvering..."Maneuvering.. Con.. Make 40 knots." There was silence for a moment. Then Maneuvering answered.." Whaaaaaaaat? You've got to be kidding!" Needless to say everybody in the conning tower was very amused and I was very embarrassed. My nickname was always Minney on board but for a while I was "Ole 40 knot" I wish I could go back aboard "just one more time" Want to submit a humorous story? Email
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