April 4, 2013 4:39 AM - Updated: April 3, 2013 11:57 PM
Photos of USS Thresher.
A section of sonar dome from USS Thresher photographed August 24 during the second series of dives by the bathyscaph Trieste. Naval Institute ArchivesClose-up of pipe showing markings proving positive identification. Inscription on pipe reads 593 Boat which is Thresher’s number. Naval Institute ArchivesThresher wreckageCapt. F.A. Andrews, USN, Search Commander, coming off of USS Fort Snelling (LSD 30). Naval Institute ArchivesTreiste surfaced. Blowing water out entrance changer to permit observers and pilot to climb out. Naval Institute ArchivesPreparing to enter the Trieste for one of its many dives are, left to right: Lt. Cmdr. Dalton James, MC, USN; Cmdr. J.W. Davies, Oceanographic Programs Officer at the Naval Electrical Laboratory; and Lt. Cmdr. Don Keach, USN, Officer in Charge of the Trieste. Personnel were changed on various dives. Naval Institute ArchivesJohn Houchen, left, and N.D. Smith, SOS2(SS), on right, divers attached to the Trieste, going overboard to inspect the hull and attach equipment. Naval Institute ArchivesWreckage from the Thresher. Naval Institute ArchivesMrs John W. Harris, widow of Lt. Cmdr. John W. Harvey, skipper USS Thresher, Rear Adm. Robert W. Cavenagh, Commandant 4th Naval Dist., Son, Bruce Harvey, 9 yrs. Naval Institute Archives
Launch of USS Thresher in 1960. Naval Institute ArchivesFloral replica of USS Thresher. Naval Institute ArchivesUSS Thresher direct bow view. Naval Institute Archives
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