Navy USS BATFISH (SS-310) Class: Balao Launched: May 5, 1943 Named for: a spiny fish with appendages that resemble legs, which sits on the bottom of the sea, supported by its fins, waiting for its prey, which consists of almost anything that comes within its reach Where: Portsmouth Navy Yard, Ne...
“Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” —David Farragut, Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864 Even though he was in damned good shape, Charlie Rush was winded by the short climb up the narrow ladder to the conning tower. He shook his head and tried to take in a full breath of air, but the horribl...