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At random: The first diesel engines built by Electric Boat for submarines were installed (1913) in the USS NAUTILUS and SEAWOLF, namesakes of the first nuclear powered submarines, also built by Electric Boat.

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Coyote

Posted 2025-10-10 5:46 PM (#105706)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Friday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

Coyote is at the RAYunion (reunion for USS Ray (SSN653)) for the weekend.

BYRNE .. .. .. Christopher, (Chris), was a proud U.S. Navy Submarine veteran, and premier Safety and Health and Environmental professional, spanning several decades, with a host of achievements and accolades.

He is survived by his Life Partner, Anita Cox, and her son Shaun Harris; Sandra Byrne, the mother of his two children; daughter Pamela (Robert) Schmidt, son Christopher (Maria) Byrne; and three brothers; Michael (Yvonne) Byrne, Robert (Cynthia) Byrne and John (Jenny) Byrne.

Chris was also a brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and considered a dear friend and mentor to many.

Chris's interests included genealogy, the weather, history, sailing and supporting the needs of his community.

McELHANY .. .. .. Paul Everett McElhaney, 86, of North Ridgeville, passed away at his home on Thursday October 9, 2025. He was born August 8, 1939 in Cleveland. Paul grew up in North Ridgeville and was a 1958 graduate of North Ridgeville High School. He then served in the US Navy, and moved back to North Ridgeville in 1976.
Paul was a retired US Navy Nuclear Submarine Propulsion Plant Operator. He retired from the Navy in 1979 after 21 years of service. His long career in the Navy started in 1958 when he attended basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Base in Illinois. He graduated from basic training in 1958 and then attended Engineman A School, also at Great Lakes. In 1959 and 1960 he attended Submarine School and Nuclear Power School in New London, Conneticut. From April 1961 to February 1964, Paul served aboard the USS Thomas Edison. From February 1964 to December of 1967, he worked on the S5G prototype in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He then served on the USS Sculpin from January 1968 to August 1969. From 1969 to 1971 he attended Palomar College in San Marcos, California. From August 1971 to 1976 he served on the USS Hammerhead. He then worked for a short time at the Navy Recruiting and Orientation Center in Orlando, Florida, and then from 1976 to 1979 he worked at the Navy Recruiting District in Cleveland.
After his long and distinguished naval career, He worked at Triad Metal Products and retired in 2007 after 28 years with the company.
He was a member of VFW Post #9871 in North Ridgeville, where he was the Captain of the Honor Guard, American Legion Post 717 in North Ridgeville, US Submarine Veterans Inc., and the Fleet Reserve Association.
In his free time, Paul enjoyed golf and home repair projects.

NATTRASS .. .. .. Robert R. Nattrass III of Kensington, CT passed away at home on October 7, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born in New Haven and was the son of Robert and Marion (Longyear) Nattrass. He was the husband of 36 years to Julia (Galazan) Nattrass. Bob graduated from West Haven High School and the University of New Haven. He served in the Navy for four years on the USS Tusk 426 Submarine. After his navy service he joined the Connecticut State Police in 1972. His various posts were Troop G, Troop F, Resident State Trooper in Essex and his last assignment was as Sergeant in the Office of the State Fire Marshal. His time with the CSP is where he made lifelong friends and loved helping people along the way. After retirement he opened his own fire investigation business and treated the people who worked for him as family. He was 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of New Haven.
Bob had a remarkable range of interests that brought joy both to himself and to those around him. He was an avid collector, always fascinated by the history and unique stories behind the items he found. His collections were as diverse as his curiosity, reflecting his constant desire to learn and discover new things.
In addition to his love for collecting, Bob was known for his talent as a storyteller. He enjoyed sharing stories about his life experiences, his collections, and the people he met along the way. Anyone who spent time with Bob could attest to his enthusiasm for conversation; he had a gift for engaging others and could easily captivate an audience with his tales, often talking at length if given the opportunity.
Bob and Julie loved to travel. Some of his favorite places were Vermont, Bermuda, Italy, France and Ukraine. Also, the annual Longyear cousin’s trips were something he looked forward to every year. Reading, working outside, cheering on the Red Sox or watching The Curse of Oak Island were some of his many interests. After fully retiring he started playing golf and looked forward to Friday Golf with his Longyear cousins.

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