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Ric

Posted 2009-10-12 11:23 AM (#31521)

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Subject: October 12, 1900 Happy Birthday #2

The first Holland was launched by Crescent Shipyards, Elizabeth, N.J., 1898; commissioned 12 October 1900, Newport, R.I., Lt. Harry H. Caldwell in command.

First US Navy Sub Crew
In the center of the picture is Lt. Harry H. Caldwell, Commanding Officer. Starting at the lower left of the picture and going clockwise are;
William H. Reader, Chief Gunner's mate;
Augustus Gumpert,Gunner's mate;
Harry Wahab, Gunner's mate First Class;
O. Swanson, Gunner's mate First Class;
Gunner,Owen Hill;
W. Hall, Electrician's mate Second Class;
Arthur Callahan, Gunner's mate Second Class;
Barnett Bowie, Chief Machinist's Mate.

miss lumpy bumps

Posted 2009-10-12 12:33 PM (#31523 - in reply to #31521)

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Location: Wappingers Falls, NY

Subject: RE: October 12, 1900 Happy Birthday #2

I am honored to share a birthday with the Holland.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

steamboat

Posted 2009-10-12 1:45 PM (#31527 - in reply to #31523)

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Subject: RE: October 12, 1900 Happy Birthday #2

Jeese, Patti.... I didn't know you were THAT old!!!!!

( make your depth 1000ft, Aye, Sir)

Steamboat sends

iPOD

Posted 2009-10-12 9:43 PM (#31530 - in reply to #31521)

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Subject: RE: October 12, 1900 Happy Birthday #2

Holland's 1st success!!

http://www.geocities.com/gwmccue/Documents/Wargames.html

Ric

Posted 2009-10-12 10:28 PM (#31531 - in reply to #31530)

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Subject: RE: October 12, 1900 Happy Birthday #2

Pretty neat. Thanks

miss lumpy bumps

Posted 2009-10-12 10:56 PM (#31532 - in reply to #31527)

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Location: Wappingers Falls, NY

Subject: RE: October 12, 1900 Happy Birthday #2

Oh my yes, John, I'm a day older than dirt...just ask Ric...he's a day older than water. (LOL)!!!

Don Gentry

Posted 2009-10-14 12:29 AM (#31559 - in reply to #31523)

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Subject: Happy Birthday Lumpy Bumps

Two days last (dammit). Happy birthday Patti ! Here I thought Ric picked up the ball for me but he was just talking about a stinky ol' submarine

Ric

Posted 2009-10-14 12:34 AM (#31560 - in reply to #31559)

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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Lumpy Bumps

There is not enough of me to cover your ass!!!

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