ted asbell		22/Apr/2002:20:14:13
Was RM2SS on tusk 426 and Tang 563 during early 50s..You have a great site here
Amaryllis	www.australian-shepherd-dog.com	20/Apr/2002:11:15:34
Outstanding site!
Nami		17/Mar/2002:08:41:33
My father Wilson (Bill)Paul Lanham served on the USS Bluegill from 8/55 - 12/59. He passed away a few years ago and I'm interested in finding information on his days in the service. Any help will be greatly apppreciated!!!! Thank you in advance for any help. Nami
Art Kirchner		12/Mar/2002:20:52:52
I served on the Bluegill from !954 to 1957. SO2 I enjoyed finding a shipmate from the same time. Will keep looking for more.
Ronny Saxe	Ron's Submarine's Covers	15/Feb/2002:11:18:48
Very nice site, I like it very much. Keep going on Ron
Jimmy O Evans	Crash's Pages	06/Feb/2002:22:06:49
This is a first class web page for submarines. You should be proud of yourself. Crash
John Paraday		03/Feb/2002:23:06:12
I was to understand that my Father Lloyd Paraday was on this ship during his "Navy Days" he was a cook PFC something I`m not sure. anyway he was in the navy during the Korean conflict I think he got out about 1960 or so
James Rabalais		08/Nov/2001:07:49:56
Qualified on Bluegill in 1963 as an EN2(SS)
Dale Slinglend		09/Oct/2001:06:04:30
I was on the Bluegill from 6-57 to 9-59. The two pictures of us in Townsville Australia and the one were returned back to Pearl. It was good to see them.
Charles E. Dick, QMC		05/Oct/2001:08:10:53
I served aboard from July 1965 to July 1967. The ship and crew were great.
Charles R. Cremeens		22/Sep/2001:02:04:13
I was a sonarman (SO2 SS) from 12/54 until 3/58 on Bluegill.
Dieter G. Dauber		09/Sep/2001:03:31:30
I neglected to mention in my previous "guestbook entry" that I served on the Bluegill from June, 1958 to April, 1961.
Dieter G. Dauber		09/Sep/2001:03:22:07
My most enjoyable -&- memorable tour in the Navy was on the Bluegill. Also served briefly on Sabalo -&- Carbonero prior to 3+ year assignment to COMSUBFLOT 7 in Yokosuka, Japan. Completed 10 years of active duty on USS Ling (AGSS 297) as a Reserve Instructor. Joined Reserves -&- retired as RMCS(SS) after completing 20 years of active -&- reserve service. Looking forward to reminiscing with old shipmates!
Patrick J Ulmen		06/Sep/2001:19:34:38
Chief Dieter Dauber called my attention to this site. Super. Makes me long for the old diesel scent, notice I said scent not smell. END3SS.
clarence andrews 111		17/Jul/2001:03:55:47
my father en1 clarence (andy) andrews served from 1959 to 1961 i think, aboard Bluegill. dad is still with us and living in joplin,mo. i recognized a few photgraphs blevins as one i recognized. blevins was an excellent cook but i don't remember his rateing. i remember he attended a few cook outs with my family. i later served regular navy as an hm2 1968 to 1972 but was on the hunley as 31 and never aboard a "boat". blevins might remember me as bill and a fellow named ski hanslick was a crewmen aboard 242 i think. i remember roger collins also.
Geoffrey Morse		08/Jun/2001:23:39:25
In 1980 I was living in Hawaii and had not been told of BLUEGILL's final dive location. Had no idea. My wife presented me with a surprise dive trip for my birthday (we were really into scuba diving). Ended up on a hired dive boat, stopped at a orange float, and was 'ordered' to follow the float line down to my birthday gift. There had just been a storm pass through so the first 20 feet was murky and about 2 feet visibility. Then I broke through the murk, and it was like opening a door in a ceiling. There below me in crystal clear water, lay the BLUEGILL. I went through an entire 80 tank of air and had to get another one before going down to the 100 ft level to perch on the Bridge and get my picture taken. Regretfully, the USN had been forced to weld all the access hatches closed because of the flange-heads that went inside, got confused, and drowned, so no chance to go below. Shortly after that unbelievable dive they towed BLUEGILL out to pelagic waters. I cherish the memorie
Geoffrey Morse		08/Jun/2001:23:25:47
SO2 (SS) '64ish. Vietnam run, torpedoed the SEA DEVIL (SS400) off of San Diego (that was interesting). Great memories, great crew. Have always since gauged people's abilities by what I experienced being with the best of the best. Mostly disappointed... No other team is finer than a submarine crew (DBF)
Ron Rood		28/May/2001:12:19:29
Still looking for Bluegill sailors from the mid '60's. Fifield, Koivu's (Dennis and Mike), Willy, Fritz Steiner (The Lobster King), Olie Olson, just to name a few. Can someone remind me what the captain's name was from '66-'67? CRS is setting in. Must have been all those "beer" softball games at Ballastic Point after a couple hours in the EM club. CRS again! Can't remember the officer's name that taught me how to take pics from the periscope. Did some really great panoramic shots of the San Diego coast line--not to mention a certain troller that wanted to play bumper cars with us.
JOHN DEANE		24/Apr/2001:08:55:30
Great Job. Am a plank owner of the intial commissioning crew on Nov. 11, 1943 at the Sub Base Groton. Rode her thru the first patrol. Always keep a Zero Bubble and a Green Board. John Deane QM1SS
Carl N. Bartman, LCD		19/Apr/2001:22:01:01
I really enjoyed this site. I was an SOC(SS) aboard Bluegill from 1960 until I was commissioned in July 1962. During this time we removed the BQS-2 sonar as a maintenance burden and replaced it with the AN/SQS-10 Surface Sonar. With the new sonar the Captain could enter 12,000 yards into the TDC when we noted anoise spoke on the scope. The "dive" in the Mekong River took about 45 seconds from the surface to the bottom and back again. We went to Yokosuka to get the lower sonar dome replaced and to repair some of the bow dome plates. We cruised the coast of Vietnam taking pictures of Camrahn Bay and Da Nang for later construction of bases. We also surfaced alongside every fishing boat we found and bought fish from the locals. This way they could hear English and report any submarine that didn't look like us. We filled the Officers shower in the forward battery with the fish and turtles. The ship's patch was changed in 1961 and the motto was changed to "Nui Ka Pilikia O Ka Moa
Bill Van Vleet		02/Apr/2001:23:43:23
I Remember crossing the equator a couple of times once the 180th at the same time thus becoming Golden Shellbacks. Probably don't allow those kinds of things anymore. They were good for moral.
Carlos Olivas		29/Mar/2001:05:41:19
Great site.
Gary W. Hinks		13/Mar/2001:06:39:10
To whom it may concern: I'm a past crew member of the USS Bluegill (SSK 242). I earned my dolphins on her 28 October 1963 as an RMSN. She was home ported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I remained aboard her through her shipyard overhaul in Mare Island, CA. Fond memories. To all my past shipmates where ever you may be, fair winds and following seas. Gary W. Hinks RMC(SS) USN RET
Lamar German		06/Mar/2001:06:06:40
Served on Bluegill Jul 1953 - May 1954. EN-2. My first and only cruise. Left Pearl Harbor en route to Perth, Australia testing snorkels. Went down Mariana Straits.
Terral Gray		28/Feb/2001:01:50:30
I served aboard the Bluegill from about May 1960 till May 1963, qualifying in early 1961 at Pearl Harbor. I was a sonarman 2nd class while on board and made the trip to Saigon. Also made the trip north during the Cuban Missile crisis. And enjoyed the trip to Mazatlan, Mexico. I was on shore patrol their, and "scouted" the city with a local english speaking policeman. He drew me a map to post of all the "off limits" clubs, which was a great help for the crew to find their way around. Do any of you remember doing the "Limbo" their and meeting Jack Elam, the actor? We had a great time!
Howard Loomis		27/Feb/2001:03:01:58
I really enjoyed the site takes me back to 1958-62. Qualified on USS Salmon SSR 573, spent some time on Catfish 339, Volador 490, Pomfrot 391. That was a great part of my life and had some very special friends. I now belong to Submarine Veterans group in Denver. Howard
Terral Gray		26/Feb/2001:22:59:00
I served aboard the Bluegill from May 1960 till May 1963, I was a sonarman 2nd class while on board. I have lots of great memories from the Bluegill and her fine crew. I was on board on our trip to Siagon, had a great time there. You have a great web site here, I've enjoyed it a lot, Thanks
Dan Tretheway		01/Feb/2001:11:17:07
Hi I was an Engineman 3rd class on board from 1967 til 1969 when we took her to Frisco for decomissioning. Made one Westpac, some R -&- Rs to Alcopulco, the Portland Rose Festival and even Catalina. This is my first time on the Sub sight and I'll be glad to here from any one. I'll make a home page soon. I have some good crew pictures. Have a good one Dan
John E. (Jack) Odom		31/Jan/2001:05:05:09
I served on Old Blue from 11/60 to 9/62. Roger Collins who told some stories and supplied some pictures was on the boat at the same time. Would love to chat with some other folks who served during the same time.
Ed Moore		19/Dec/2000:03:28:24
Thanks for letting me visit. My Dad is a retired submarine vet from WW11. I do a lot of searching for him. He served on 7 boats and I have been able to locate shipmates from all except 2. The Halibut SS-232 during Sept. 43-July 44, and Carbonero SS-337 from APr 45 -Oct 45.
Harold Buck Cline		25/Nov/2000:13:34:23
My kids got such a kick out of that picture of me. They can't believe I was ever that small. I tried to get into the com center but it wanted a security code. I hope you don't mean I have to remember a code from back then. Also, in the picture that I'm in on the swim call to Australia the guy to my left (the one on the right in the picture) I believe his name is Willard Swiger.
Andrew Ziegler		18/Nov/2000:06:36:50
I served on her from 6/53 till 1/55. I was an IC2-SS. It was great reviewing this web page. It brought back many fond memories.
Harold Buck Cline		17/Nov/2000:09:37:30
In the picture of the tree guys standing side by side with there arms over each others shoulders during swim call I am the one in the middle. I am trying to remember the other guys names. Will e-mail you if I remember. Thanks for the memories.
DAN MARTIN		04/Nov/2000:02:04:16
CAME ON BOARD JUNE 67 F/A. QUAIFIED LEFT APR.69 EN2. AUX AND ENGINEROOMS. CAINE WAS COB. STEVE BAGWELL IN CHARGE AFTER ENGINEROOM. MADE WESTPAC 67. I THINK WE WERE FIRST TO CHANGE A MAIN ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BEFORE WE LEFT FOR WESTPAC. IT FAILED AGAIN 10 DAYS OUT OF DIEGO ON THE WAS TO YOKUSKA. WEST WAS OLD MAN.
Ron Naviguesser Ro		18/Oct/2000:23:56:29
I was on the Bluegill '65-'66 as a QM and my brother Richard "Butch" Rood, EN(SS) was on board late '66 and remained aboard after my transfer to the USS Archerfish AGSS 311. It would be great to hear from anyone from my stent on the Bluegill. Including the captain who managed to lift me through the overhead in the conning tower with the attach scope handles during a practive shooting run. Naviguesser 10/17/00
Ed West		16/Sep/2000:06:14:22
Bluegill SSK242 was my first boat.Went aboard her in May 1954 and left in March 1957.I was EM2 when I left and went to Seafox SS402.Went to nuc school in Jan 1958,served in USS Skate SSN578 until Dec 1964.Commissioned in LDO program.Retired in Dec 1974 as LCDR.Currently fully retired and living in Clarksville,Tn.
Roger 'Huey' Long		04/Sep/2000:20:41:56
I came on the Bluegill after being booted off the Sargo, SSN 583 in 1960. I was a quartermaster striker. I was eventually kicked out of the Navy because of my alcoholism. I loved the Submarine life and think fondly of my time on Sargo and Bluegill.
Roger R. Collins		01/Sep/2000:21:30:21
Served aboard the Bluegill from March 1958-mid 1961. Began as an ENFN in the Forward Engine Room and left as an EN2 in 1961. Of the 20+ years I served in the Navy and Submarines, my fondest memories were of my tour on this boat.

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