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At random: In 1921, a United States submarine, the R-14, having run out of fuel at sea while looking for the missing tug USS Conestoga, rigged sails from blankets and hammocks sewn together. Bunk frames were used for yardarms and booms. The torpedo loading king post for a fore mast, the torpedo loading boom for a mizzen mast and the telescoping radio mast, for the main mast. The R-14 sailed 100 miles in five days to the port of Hilo, T.H. at a speed of two knots. It has been reported in March 2016 that the Conestoga has been located 3 miles off Southeast Farallon Island, probably sinking with-in a day of leaving port. All hands lost.

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Posted 2026-08-08 3:25 PM (#106198)

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https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

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.

ROACH .. .. .. (Nothing in the obituary about submarines, but known to have served on Seahorse and Ray) Euel "Dean" Roach – age 64, left this world to be with the Lord on August 3, 2026. Born on March 5, 1962, Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cherished member of his family. He was a proud member of North End Baptist Church.
Dean was preceded in death by his father, Charles Raymond Roach; his mother, Mary Ruth Bowman Roach; and his brother, Charlie Roach.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Michelle Roach. Dean leaves behind a legacy through his children and grandchildren: son Gene Sweat and wife Katherine, and their son Daylan; daughter Nicole Roach, and her son Dirk; son Charles Roach and wife Canaan, and their children Lillian "Lily" and Anderson Charles "AC".
He is also survived by his siblings: his sister Lisa; his sister Linda and her husband Mark Harrell; and his brother Brian Roach and his wife Jenny; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

HERZOG .. .. .. PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Oswald A. Herzog III, 79, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the Home Hospice Hulitar Center in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 22, 2026. Born in Kerrville, Texas, he was the beloved son of the late Oswald A. Herzog II and Catherine Whelan Herzog. Oswald proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard submarines until his honorable discharge in 1978. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to Raytheon, where he worked until his retirement in 2012. Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple things in life, frequently spending his time fishing, camping and working on building projects around the house.

TRAIN .. .. .. Admiral Harry D. Train II, a distinguished U.S. Navy officer, dedicated public servant, and devoted family man, passed away at the age of 98. From 1978 to 1982, he served as Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Command, and Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, playing a vital role in Cold War naval strategy.
Born in Washington, D.C., to Rear Admiral Harold Cecil Train and May Philipps Train, he was raised with a deep sense of duty, leadership, and integrity-principles that shaped his extraordinary life.
A 1949 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Admiral Train dedicated over three decades to the Navy, rising to command several key operational forces, including the attack submarine USS Barbel (SS-580), the guided-missile destroyer USS Conyngham (DDG-17), Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 8, and the United States Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean.
Throughout his time as a flag officer, Admiral Train led numerous operations and negotiations. These include a significant role in the safe evacuation of troops from Saigon in April 1975, the final chapter of the Vietnam War, while serving as Director of the Joint Staff; a key role in Law of the Sea negotiations and U.S.-Soviet military dialogues during his tenure as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Command and Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT) from 1978 to 1982; and oversight of NATO's maritime strategy to counter Soviet naval expansion while maintaining open lines of dialogue with Soviet counterparts.
As a naval leader and national security strategist, Admiral Train effectively bridged military tradition with future challenges and evolving societal expectations. He provided key Congressional testimony on several national security and military policy issues. His expertise in strategic military operations and readiness, naval warfare, cold war defense posture, and national security planning made him a respected voice in shaping defense policy during active service and his retirement.
After his retirement from active duty, Admiral Train continued to serve the nation as a key member of the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century. Established in 1998, the Commission conducted a comprehensive review of U.S. national security strategy in preparation for emerging global threats in the 21st century.
Admiral Train was an early advocate for expanding integration of women into meaningful operational and sea-duty assignments and believed that Navy leadership had a responsibility to prepare commands and personnel for that integration. He assessed the challenges and opportunities of integrating women into combat roles, emphasizing the evolving nature of warfare and the importance of maintaining military effectiveness. He believed gender should not prevent qualified individuals from serving our nation. His perspective reflected his pragmatic approach to military readiness and personnel policy, balancing tradition with modern operational needs, while also revealing his early pulse on this untapped national resource. For Admiral Train, it was also about the pathway the military has historically served toward equality.
While he had a highly successful Navy career, Admiral Train's work to better his family, community and country for more than three decades following his retirement were even more remarkable. Following retirement in 1982, Admiral Train became deeply involved in the civic affairs of his community, co-founding and serving as longtime president of Future of Hampton Roads. He also served with the Hampton Roads Operations of SAIC International, as senior fellow of the Joint Advanced Warfighting School at the Joint Forces Staff College, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Old Dominion Research Foundation. Admiral Train helped establish the CAPSTONE Course at the National Defense University for newly selected flag and general officers, mentoring developing leaders for more than two decades. In addition, Admiral Train volunteered with the American Cancer Society from 1983- 2003, receiving awards including the National Crusade Award, Certificate of Appreciation for Income Development, J. Shelton Horsley Memorial Award and St. George National Award. He served in an advisory capacity at the Naval Academy, Naval Postgraduate School, and NATO Defense College. Admiral Train also served as president of his U.S. Naval Academy class from 1965-1969. Admiral Train was recognized as a distinguished U.S. Naval Academy Graduate in 2017 and the Naval Submarine League awarded the Distinguished Submariner award to Admiral Train in 2024.
Despite his many professional achievements, Admiral Train always held his family as his greatest joy. He was married to Catharine Kinnear Train in 1950 until her death in 2017. He is survived by their four daughters-Louise Train (Annandale, VA), Catharine Train (m. John Suhre, Norfolk, VA), Rear Admiral (Ret) Elizabeth Train, (Annandale, VA), and Cecilia Train (Savannah, GA)-along with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of whom were a source of immense pride. The Train family shared a love of hiking, boating, fly fishing, and gathering for family celebrations, creating cherished memories in the great outdoors and at home.
Never one to shy away from a challenge, Admiral Train pursued a ten-year dream and embarked on a five-month through-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 1983, completing the 2,190-mile journey from Georgia to Maine. This remarkable feat reflected his adventurous spirit, discipline, and love for the outdoors. Reflecting his humility and pragmatism, during an interview while on his trek, he said, "People have asked me whether I was able to think deep thoughts or philosophize. The answer is no. You can't, because if you do, you get lost. You really have to concentrate. In fact, I have seldom been in a situation where I have had to concentrate as much for as long."

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