AMT500E Posted October 13, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2020 Not sure what I have here and who (all ?) it would have been issued to. Im mostly curious about the piping that runs full length of the sleeves and why it was designed that way. Very heavy jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrustyBosun Posted October 13, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 13, 2020 Used by Topside Watch personnel on submarines in the 60’s and 70’s. USCG may have also used them on the “wind” class icebreakers of the era. WAGB= Wandering Arctic Garbage Barge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT500E Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted October 13, 2020 thank you sir! was the sleeve piping possibly used for some rescue purpose in an overboard situation,..or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrustyBosun Posted October 13, 2020 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2020 I have no idea on that piping. Maybe just a more weathertight method of construction......? These are before my time. Maybe a “bubble head” will chime in. Just kidding, but seriously.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted October 14, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 14, 2020 They were used by the USN surface forces too, especially in the Arctic regions see here for another topic on these jackets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottodog8 Posted March 20, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 20, 2023 The Coast Guard small boat station in my town had them in the late 1960s early 1970s. I believe the roped seams on the sleeves were to provide a grip in an emergency situation, or to prevent one from occurring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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