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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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Coyote

Posted 2026-08-23 10:27 AM (#106219)

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https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

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.

OSSWALD .. .. .. Groton- Albert A. "Ozzie" Osswald III, 81, passed away peacefully June 24, 2026. Born April 20, 1945, in Hudson, N.Y., he was the son of the late Albert Osswald and Florence Osswald.
Ozzie proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring as a chief. During his distinguished military career, he served aboard several vessels, with the USS Sculpin being his final assignment. Following his retirement from the Navy, Ozzie dedicated more than 30 years to AZ Corporation, where he retired as a project manager. Even after retirement, his strong work ethic and love for his colleagues led him to continue working part-time for AZ Corporation until his passing.
Above all else, Ozzie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Elizabeth A. Osswald; his son, Aaron Teague and his wife Danielle; his cherished grandson Thomas Teague and Thomas's fiancée, Olivia Chevian. He is also survived by his brother Christopher Osswald and his wife Linda; his sisters, Vicky Cross and her husband Jay and Elaine Mazzacano and her husband Gary; his niece Gina Molinski and her husband Brian; and his nephews, Nicholas and GJ, the sons of Elaine and Gary.
Ozzie found joy on the golf course, behind the wheel of his beloved Corvette, and most of all, in spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication, quiet strength, generous heart and the love he shared with those closest to him. A loyal friend and a man of integrity, Ozzie touched many lives through his kindness, his service and his steadfast devotion to those he loved. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
[Ed. USSVI Groton notes he served aboard Argonaut, SeaLeopard, Trout, and Grayback as well as Sculpin]

Edited by Coyote 2026-08-23 10:28 AM

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