Sub in Dry Dock

[Brian Keith]

 

I came across this photo in a grouping to a retired submariner and wondered if anybody could tell me what sub it was. I have information that he served on the following subs: USS Requin (SS-481), USS Carp (SS-338), USS James Madison (SSBN 627) USS Daniel Webster (SSBN 626) USS Von Steuben (SSBN 632).

Thanks for looking and for any information.

BKW

 

[mikie]

Sorry, no idea what sub that is. But that is an awesome paint job! Hope someone here can ID it.

[Salvage Sailor]

USS VON STEUBEN (SSBN-632)

 

Von Steuben (SSBN-632), as "JAWS" in dry dock during the first non-CONUS, non-refueling, overhaul in Holy Loch Scotland, circa 1970's.

[Brian Keith]

Thanks for the responses and the answer plus an additional photo.

I guess I should post this from the group:

What does the reference, GOLD mean?

Thanks!

BKW

[Salvage Sailor]

GOLD Crew - Boomers had alternating Blue & Gold crews to keep them at sea around the clock as part of the Nuclear Triad - Cold War

 

Nice that he was a COB, we have a new topic on Chief of the Boat here

[topdcnut]

This was one more story in an amazing story of our Navy during the Cold War