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    Posted: 10 Mar 2019 at 3:33pm
Joe, you could (and should) try BC Patches (https://www.bcpatch.com/) which is the commercial website of Barry Commons, the USSVI National Storekeeper.  As the Base Storekeeper for Smoky Mountain Base I have purchased many items from him and I recommend him highly.  BTW, he is a retired Navy Chief (don't remember his rating). Thumbs Up

And, you can find some patches (except for ship's patches) and other items at the below websites:
http://ussvinationalstorekeeper.com/
https://submarineshop.com/
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Thanks for the link Salti One. I just placed my order...
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Originally posted by Runner485 Runner485 wrote:

Thanks for the pic Jim. That's the first time I saw it...I gotta find out where I can get me one of those...Clap


Google on uss delaware ship's patch...

Numerous hits - one follows.
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Thanks for the pic Jim. That's the first time I saw it...I gotta find out where I can get me one of those...Clap
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Hey Joe.. gotta love the DELAWARE's crew patch... love the Blue Hen..
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Based on everything you guys responded to, could it be that the 135 number the COB gave me was the fact that they are a PCU crew? He didn't mention the crew size after commissioning, so I just assumed the number remained the same. 
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It is no longer a requirement for the inport room watch.
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torp room needs a watch stander, in port and at sea, esp. for special weapons. many time as duty chief, I had to split inspection and check in every four hours etc.  split with duty office so each one of us would be there every two hours.
kind of makes the above requirements a little questionable??
 
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I went looking for manning requirements of the VA Class boats and found this:
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Reduced Watchstation Manning
Virginia’s new capabilities have not required any additional crew. In fact, a thorough re-engineering of the ship’s functionality, manpower requirements, and billet structure has enabled the reduction of 15 crew watchstanders in comparison to Seawolf. The key to this greater efficiency has been technology insertion, particularly for automating tasks and handling information, and Virginia’s modular design will facilitate even further reductions as new technologies become available. Typical efficiencies are found in the following areas:

  • Ship Control Station: Virginia’s digital “fly-by-wire” advanced ship control station will be operated by a Pilot, Copilot, and a Relief Pilot. These three watchstanders replace the customary Diving Officer, Chief of the Watch, Helmsman, Planesman, and Messenger needed on previous submarine classes.
  • Navigation - Quartermaster Watch- station: The increased use of automation, such as electronic charting, allows combining the duties of the Navigation Electronics Technician and the Quartermaster of the Watch into those of a single Navigation Watchstander.
  • Throttleman – Reactor Operator Watchstation: Increased use of technology and automation allows the Reactor Operator also to perform the duties of the Throttleman while carrying out his current responsibilities.
  • Auxiliaryman Aft Watchstation: The relative simplicity and innovative automation of Virginia’s engineroom will allow engineroom personnel to monitor installed auxiliary equipment, thus eliminating the Auxiliaryman Aft watchstation.
  • Torpedo Room Watch: Automated systems and tours by other watchstanders allow the elimination of the Torpedo Room watchstander.
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LA Crew Size is 16 + 127 = 143 soles.  110 bunks sounds grim!
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