Ahoy Shipmate!
Thanksgiving is almost upon us and with that the Holiday season for the balance of the year. Our most recent large event for kids, Halloween on a Submarine, was somewhat tempered by winter storm Alfred although those in attendance did have a wonderful time. In all for 2011 we have held over 74 events/programs reaching over 15,000 youth and we hope to expand that even more in 2012.
Our annual appeal for funding assistance goes out this month to all our supporters. We rely on financial contributions from donors to support our educational programs, to help maintain and preserve the collection, to add new exhibits and to market the museum to potential visitors. Even though you may not receive our annual direct mail fundraising appeal letter you can still donate on-line; simply visit our web site at www.ussnautilus.org and click on the "Donate" button.
We give thanks to you for your continued support. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Mike Riegel
Executive Director
Submarine Force Library and Museum Association
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Things that go bump...!
November 10, 1966 USS NAUTILUS (SSN-571) collided with USS Essex (CVS-9) while running submerged abo ut 350 miles east of Morehead City, NC during underway replenishment exercises. Both ships returned to port unassisted. The submarine received extensive damage to her sail area and went to New London, CT. The carrier sustained an open hull cut in the bow area and proceeded to Norfolk, VA.
 
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Operation Torch!
November 1942
Allied Invasion of North Africa
Five of the six submarines (USS GURNARD was delayed by engine problems) preceded the American task force to the coast of French Morocco. For four days prior to the landings they conducted reconnaissance patrols and furnished the approaching fleet with critical weather information. On the day of the invasion the submarines, equipped with special lights, acted as floating beacons to guide the transports through the early morning darkness to the proper landing sites. 
These operations were difficult and potentially dangerous for the submarines involved. The seas were high, communications were confused and the approaches were congested with Allied landing craft and warships as well as German U-boats and Vichy French submarines. In the ensuing confusions USS GUNNEL was mistakenly bombed by allied aircraft and USS SHAD depth-charged by an allied destroyer.
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