Rontini Submarine BBS : 100 fathom line http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:03:41 +0000 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:38:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.04 360 RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3244 <![CDATA[Rontini Submarine BBS]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_images/Rontini_2021_5.gif http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/ <![CDATA[100 fathom line : We measured it close to 100&#039;...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8071&title=100-fathom-line#8071 Author: PaulR
Subject: 3244
Posted: 22 Apr 2016 at 1:38pm

We measured it close to 100' at the pier.  

We came in there on a visit and local dignitaries were standing on the pier awaiting our arrival.  We came in submerged and surface right off the pier.  I think we did surprise a few people that say.
]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:38:35 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8071&title=100-fathom-line#8071 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : I know about being on SP duty...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8068&title=100-fathom-line#8068 Author: Tom McNulty
Subject: 3244
Posted: 22 Apr 2016 at 11:44am

I know about being on SP duty there. I got myself into a bit of a pickle in Christanstead and my reward was to nurse maid the liberty party. Yes, a tale for another day.
]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:44:54 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8068&title=100-fathom-line#8068 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : Submarine Lil only sold beer from...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8065&title=100-fathom-line#8065 Author: SaltiDawg
Subject: 3244
Posted: 22 Apr 2016 at 8:50am

Submarine Lil only sold beer from the trunk of her car at the head of the pier.  In that she was the Piermaster, she wouldn't let booze be sold.  On the three boats that I went to St Croix on, none of them allowed crew to drink booze on the pier.

I do remember a big old Navy Auxiliary mooring across the pier from Pargo maru on day.  They sent some LCDR over to coordinate Shore Patrol Responsibilities - I had the Duty.  A tale for another day.  lol 
]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:50:47 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8065&title=100-fathom-line#8065 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : I too have fond memories of that...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8064&title=100-fathom-line#8064 Author: Tom McNulty
Subject: 3244
Posted: 22 Apr 2016 at 6:52am

I too have fond memories of that pier. I had posted photos of it along with some of the 600 boat there. If I recall when we backed down from the pier going to sea the stern was in about 600ft of water by the time the bow cleared the pier. My first trip there in mid 60s was quite different than my last in 68. We used to watch the locals fishing off the pier using a beer/soda can for a spinning reel. One day the Governor was visiting and one of our crew attempting to use said fishing gear manager to hook his honor in the butt. Our resident Doc took care of it. In 68 the locals were less than friendly as they were into the social movement. Prior to our arriving some tourists were gunned down on the golf course. About beer on the pier? You add daily ops, tropical breeze in the evening, not being in the liberty section, and cheap booze it's no wonder how that was popular. All the photos I had were lost when the 600 Yahoo site went belly up.
]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 06:52:34 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8064&title=100-fathom-line#8064 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : Flapper wrote:I have fond memories...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8061&title=100-fathom-line#8061 Author: SaltiDawg
Subject: 3244
Posted: 21 Apr 2016 at 6:46pm

Originally posted by Flapper Flapper wrote:

I have fond memories of the Frederickstadt Pier. I remember the water clarity there as the best I've ever seen in all the seas i've ever sailed. The water depth along that pier was 60 feet or so and you could make out the labels on beer cans on the bottom.
That was in early December of 1970 aboard Seahorse on her post-commissioning shakedown cruise.


Yeah, at 60 feet we could use the SPM to make a landing.  I'd line upon a car at the head of the pier.  Lower the SPM. And drive right in.  A "One Bell Landing."

"All Stop." The throttleman likely didn't catch on... "How'd Mr. Sheldon do that?"
]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:46:56 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8061&title=100-fathom-line#8061 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : SaltiDawg wrote:{Edited}It...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8060&title=100-fathom-line#8060 Author: Flapper
Subject: 3244
Posted: 21 Apr 2016 at 6:38pm

Originally posted by SaltiDawg SaltiDawg wrote:

{Edited}

It was all worth it to buy beer at the head of the pier from "Submarine Lil," the piermaster.

Non duty section sitting on the pier next to the boat drinking a beer  was a novelty to me.
I have fond memories of the Frederickstadt Pier. I remember the water clarity there as the best I've ever seen in all the seas i've ever sailed. The water depth along that pier was 60 feet or so and you could make out the labels on beer cans on the bottom.
That was in early December of 1970 aboard Seahorse on her post-commissioning shakedown cruise.
]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:38:47 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8060&title=100-fathom-line#8060 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : Operating in and out of New London,...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8059&title=100-fathom-line#8059 Author: SaltiDawg
Subject: 3244
Posted: 21 Apr 2016 at 5:11pm

Operating in and out of New London, we used to submerge/surface after crossing the 100 Fathom Curve outbound/inbound. This was due south of Montauk Point on the eastern end of Long Island. Good hour and a half from SUBASE.  Friday afternoons were a real race with all of the Diesel Boats and the slower Nukes.  Additionally, the shallow Diesels could cut the corner at Race Rock.

We'd all meet up at the O' Club for Happy Hour until they'd try to throw us out at 1800 to get into the Uniform of The Day.  Fat Chance!  Can't remember which diesel boat, but the Wardroom all had Business Cards that read, "Our XO can lick your XO."

The shortest distance from the pier to the 100 Fathom curve that I recall was in Frederiksted on the west coast of St Croix, USVI.  It was maybe 3 or 4 boat lengths from the end of the pier to the hundred fathom curve.  (On daily ops we'd rig for dive while alongside the pier and before setting the Maneuvering Watch and upon surfacing we'd be in a total panic getting topside rigged for entering port.)

It was all worth it to buy beer at the head of the pier from "Submarine Lil," the piermaster.

Non duty section sitting on the pier next to the boat drinking a beer  was a novelty to me.


Edited by SaltiDawg - 21 Apr 2016 at 5:20pm]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:11:46 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8059&title=100-fathom-line#8059 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : Sewer Pipe Snipe wrote:OK so...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8057&title=100-fathom-line#8057 Author: Dr. Stan
Subject: 3244
Posted: 21 Apr 2016 at 12:32pm

Originally posted by Sewer Pipe Snipe Sewer Pipe Snipe wrote:

OK so I used the spell checker without checking what it suggested.



You know, Walt.  Perhaps you should not use a spell checker made in Russia. WinkBig smile  Know what I mean, мой друг? Oops . . . Embarrassed

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:32:08 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8057&title=100-fathom-line#8057 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : Classic &#034;ping&#034;. ]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8056&title=100-fathom-line#8056 Author: Tom McNulty
Subject: 3244
Posted: 21 Apr 2016 at 6:13am

Classic "ping".
]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:13:57 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8056&title=100-fathom-line#8056 <![CDATA[100 fathom line : OK, I surrender. It has been 37...]]> http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8054&title=100-fathom-line#8054 Author: Sewer Pipe Snipe
Subject: 3244
Posted: 21 Apr 2016 at 3:13am

OK, I surrender. It has been 37 years and I was a Snipe. How about I say 600 foot depth.]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:13:08 +0000 http://RontiniSubmarineBBS.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3244&PID=8054&title=100-fathom-line#8054