all-bull Posted July 28, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2009 Hey guys, Bought this a long time ago at an auction. It is listed on the back of the frame as being the U.S. Tang, Built in 1951. However, I cannot find any pictures of either Tang vessel looking anything like this. I was hoping maybe some of you could give me your opinion. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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all-bull Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted July 28, 2009 handwritten note on back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriegsmodell Posted July 28, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 28, 2009 My father in law (now deceased) served on the Tang in the early 1950s. I really don't have anything on the ship but appreciate seeing the painting. Wish I could be of more help .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdog99 Posted July 29, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 29, 2009 Hey found this pic on the website. http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08306.htm Hope you find it helpful. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmessimer Posted July 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2009 Hey guys, Bought this a long time ago at an auction. It is listed on the back of the frame as being the U.S. Tang, Built in 1951. However, I cannot find any pictures of either Tang vessel looking anything like this. I was hoping maybe some of you could give me your opinion. Thanks!! All-Bull: That's the second USS Tang (SS563) laid down at New Hampshire Naval Shipyard on 18 April 1949 and commissioned on 25 October 1951. She was classified as a fast attack submarine. In addition to torpedoes she carried forty Mk. 49/57 mines and had an 87-man crew. She earned four battle stars for service in Vietnam waters. During the last half of 1978 her primary mission was training Iranian navy personnel. This comes from American Naval Fighting Ships, vol. VII. drmessimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all-bull Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks for all the info everyone! But, maybe it's just me, I can't find a picture of the second Tang that looks like this painting? Or do you think it's probably the same and it just looks different because its a hand done painting? Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsa Posted August 6, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 6, 2009 WW2 US submarines are a prime interest. So I'm an expert, in my own mind. The sub in the painting almost looks like an early USN S-boat. Or a British boat from WW2. It's possible that someone asked for a picture of the second Tang and the artist worked from a generic submarine image or a picture out of a magazine. Ask the guy at Uboat.net, he'll ID for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted August 8, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 8, 2009 WW2 US submarines are a prime interest. So I'm an expert, in my own mind. The sub in the painting almost looks like an early USN S-boat. Or a British boat from WW2. It's possible that someone asked for a picture of the second Tang and the artist worked from a generic submarine image or a picture out of a magazine. Ask the guy at Uboat.net, he'll ID for sure. I have to agree, the painting doesn't look anything like the photo. Steve Hesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmessimer Posted August 8, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2009 Hey guys, Bought this a long time ago at an auction. It is listed on the back of the frame as being the U.S. Tang, Built in 1951. However, I cannot find any pictures of either Tang vessel looking anything like this. I was hoping maybe some of you could give me your opinion. Thanks!! All-bull: I couldn't find a photo of the 2nd Tang (SS 564), but I did find this elevation drawing. drmessimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmessimer Posted August 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 8, 2009 Hey guys, Bought this a long time ago at an auction. It is listed on the back of the frame as being the U.S. Tang, Built in 1951. However, I cannot find any pictures of either Tang vessel looking anything like this. I was hoping maybe some of you could give me your opinion. Thanks!! all-bull: here is a photo of her sister, USS Trigger SS 564. The painting has little similarity to either this photo or the elevation drawing in the previous post. My guess is that the person who did the painting either didn't have an eye for perspective or was working from a different example. drmessimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted August 8, 2009 Share #12 Posted August 8, 2009 Hey found this pic on the website. http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08306.htm Hope you find it helpful. Chris This would be the first USS Tang, which fought during WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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