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At random: Probably the most expensive ballast ever carried by a ship was two tons of gold and eighteen tons of silver coins carried by the U.S. submarine TROUT while on a trip from Corregidor to Pearl Harbor early in World War II. TROUT had removed her moveable ballast to allow for a larger cargo of ammunition to be transported for the defenders on the embattled island. Lcdr. Fenno, TROUT's CO, planned on replacing the ballast with sand bags, but found none were available. The gold and silver from the Bank of the Philippines was substituted as ballast, which also solved the problem of removing the treasure to a safe place prior to invasion by the enemy.

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Posted 2026-06-09 4:50 PM (#106118)

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https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

CHARLTON .. .. . William Earl Charlton (Bill) was born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 19, 1948, and departed this life on May 12, 2026. Bill graduated from Charlton-Pollard High School in 1967 where he was an honor student and accomplished drummer. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving as a radioman on the USS James Madison ballistic missile submarine. Returning to civilian life, he completed his college degree in Texas before permanently relocating to San Diego.
Bill went on to achieve a distinguished career, retiring from the Veterans Administration Benefits Department in San Diego. He thoroughly enjoyed Padres baseball and golfing with his close buddies. Bill also loved trivia, books, most sports, travel, and hanging out with his pals at his favorite watering hole.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Elizabeth, and beloved sister, Merrell “Missy”. Bill is survived by his siblings, Carolyn, Terry III (Desiree), Claudette, Paulette, Elizabeth and Adrienne. He is also survived by his goddaughter Melani Bruce, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends in San Diego who fondly referred to him as “Coach” for his dedication to their softball team.

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