Lockheed commenced the TRIDENT I (C4) program in November of 1973 with the missile's IOC date established as 1979. FT Division for Blue Crew for this period consisted FT1(SS) Tomas Atoigue, FT2(SS) Ken Simms, and myself. In 1979-82, she received Trident I missiles. The Reunions We Are Brothers! addy942ab97f25273630e9002352197506f4 = addy942ab97f25273630e9002352197506f4 + 'coldwarboats' + '.' + 'org'; The second James Madison (SSB (N)-627) was [laid down 5 March 1962 Sailing Ships 1 Allegheny (AT19), formerly the Huron. and worked tirelessly for its adoption. We both have kids at similar ages.. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS James Madison (SSBN 627), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. Try the Ship's Store. The contract to build James Madison was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 20 July 1961 and her keel was laid down there on 5 March 1962. During the first months of the War of 1812 she captured several merchant vessels, but in August 1812 HMS Barbadoes captured her. 20-23, 2023 Itinerary and FAQs, Jokes, Funnies and Other Interesting Items. After post-shakedown repairs and modification in November and December 1964, James Madison departed on her first deterrent patrol on 17 January 1965. SSBN-627 Crew Roster . 33'; dr. 31'5"; s. over 20 k.; cpl. if you would like to learn more about the responsibilities of the site manager for your specific boat. Eric Graham, a marine historian from the University of Edinburgh, told BBC Scotland it could have been a diplomatic incident but because it was so deep into the UK home water it was an "embarrassment" that they wanted to keep quiet. Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. They were identical to the Lafayette's except for being initially designed to carry the Polaris A-3 missile instead of the earlier A-2. It was a privilege to serve with some of the finest patriots of our day and time. I guess I missed the Navy Life. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; HullNumber.com does not share your information. Splitting atoms at Catawba Nuclear Station. I really enjoyed the guys on the Mad Dog. The vessel was part of the Evarts-class destroyer escort, with the responsibility of providing protection for other naval vessels in the Atlantic Ocean. conducted shakedown operations at sea. USS James Madison (SSBN-627) ready for launch with Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze at the podium flanked by Admirals Galantin (left) and Grenfell (right) on 15 March 1963. Hope all is well. Maj. John L. Canley. This is totally amazing. Hey Bruce! Her men may be proud that James Madison, by providing a seagoing platform for weapons, the traditional function of a warship, is an instrument of diplomacy and a keeper of the peace. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS James Madison (SSBN 627). This deserves a Warner Wolfe Boo.. The cable was published by the CIA on 17 January as part of a mass release of more than 12m pages of previously classified reports in 930,000 documents. Give a call. President James Madison Sure do miss the old days! Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. USS James Madison (SSBN-627) on sea trials near Hampton Roads 2 July 1964. Blue Crew Sailing List SSBN 627 Blue Crew. Photos of the boat specifically, in port or at sea, inside or out, with or without crew members. James Madison was born at Port Conway, Va., 16 March 1751, and graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) in 1771. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. var addy9cdf3611dee348ce76a605422223e9b3 = 'detailer' + '@'; wife of U.S. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. USS James Madison (SSBN 627) Cold War Boats Association needs your help! Destroyers & Asbestos Asbestos Use on Destroyers 250; l. 425'; b. It said: On 3 January, the NID [National Intelligence Daily] ran an item on the collision just off Holy Loch of US Polaris submarine and a Soviet attack submarine. 20-23, 2023 Detailed itinerary and registration form, 2023 Reunion Mar. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; 1 user currently logged in and 110 visitors active. Madison served in the House 1789-97 and proposed the first 10 amendments to the Constitution which became the Bill of Rights. Back to 1st page. 1775-1990 Honoring the sailors and families who sacrificed so much to help bring an end to the Cold War. His first term was marred by the unpopular War of 1812 and his administration was marked by a trend toward nationalism. Crew: 13 Officers and 130 Enlisted (two crews) The James Madison "class" of submarine was an evolutionary development from the Lafayette class of fleet ballistic missile submarine. He was a member of the Virginia Council of State, and in 1780 became a member of the Continental Congress. accuracy Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. Contact the admin to contribute. HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. he drew up the Virginia Resolves and condemned the Alien and Sedition Acts. Digital - if prints or slides, contact the Ship's Photographer - we will scan them and return them unharmed, and pay for shipping both ways. This is also the week of the Trident missile crisis, a misfire and a government cover-up. Joseph L. Skoog, Jr. (blue crew), and Comdr. Her scrapping via the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program in Bremerton, Washington, was completed on 24 October 1997. mis. I was a FTCS on board Madison Gold /Blue. An early advocate of increased Federal power under the Articles of Confederation Wow, 18 years.tick tock. I saw Bong and Scott and Dave on here and had to log on. 20-23, 2023 Detailed itinerary and registration form 2023 Reunion Mar. Really enjoyed my tour onboard. The Modern Military Branch, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, has custody of deck logs from 1941 to 1983, as well as muster rolls created. addy9cdf3611dee348ce76a605422223e9b3 = addy9cdf3611dee348ce76a605422223e9b3 + 'coldwarboats' + '.' + 'org'; Just thought I'd log on and share in the Madison Majic!!! USSJamesMadison627.com. The POSEIDON C3 became operational on 31 March 1971, when USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN 627) began her initial operational patrol carrying 16 tactical POSEIDON C3 missiles. I really enjoyed my time aboard but haven't thought about it much until my son enlisted. Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm 1967 From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships Funny that I never got out of Nuclear. 293. Three, you can help us out with photos and stories. Starboard side. The future USS John L. Canley (ESB-6), built by General Dynamics NASSCO at its San Diego, Calif., shipyard, is named for retired Marine Sgt. drafted the "Virginia Plan" which became the core of that document Four, you can volunteer. Comdr. This is a list for USS Coral Sea crew members. 1976 crew member mini-reunion at Sacramento, California. Hudson added: These enormous risks have to be acknowledged particularly when we also now face the increasing likelihood of cyber-attack on nuclear weapons systems. Figure 1 USS Thomas Edison From 1960 to 1966, the U.S. Navy launched 41 "boomers." A boomer is slang for a Ballistic missile submarine that operates on a two-man crew system. Right up until they towed her out of Mare Island. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [1] Poseidon was replaced by Trident C-4 missiles during a comprehensive overhaul that took place at the Newport News (VA) Shipyard in the early 1980s.[1]. USSJamesMadison627.com. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. Membership, and access necessary to reconnect will always be free, but there is a cost to maintainingthe Cold War Boats Association and the website you're viewing right now. Soon after leaving the port it hit an unidentified Soviet submarine that had been sent to tail it, according to a cable to then US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, marked secret eyes only [pdf]. Here you will be able to reconnect with shipmates who, like yourself, will have already registered with the Association, allowing you to reach out and connect without revealing any more personal info than you choose. [4][5][6], During her first major overhaul, like the rest of her class, Madison was retrofitted with Poseidon C-3 missiles and their associated Mark 88 firecontrol system. Last edited on 16 November 2022, at 13:02, Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, "Scottish cold war nuclear submarine collision kept secret for 43 years", " (Translation: Soviet submariners revealed the details of the collision of submarines of the USSR and the USA near Scotland)", Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_James_Madison_(SSBN-627)&oldid=1122217474, 2 geared steam turbines 15,000shp (11,000kW), This page was last edited on 16 November 2022, at 13:02. USS James Madison (SSBN-627), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Founding Father James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Uncorrected - we will color-correct and eliminate dust and scratches using our photo editors. USS Hollister DD-788 Crew Members of ships that operated with USS Hollister are welcome to join with us. Your subscription or one-time contribution is vitally necessary to continue this service, enabling us in: In the meantime, grab a cup of joe, visit the Bates site, and learn your way around. Port bow. Port bow, underway. It is funny how much you start to remember. Back to the USS James Madison (SSBN 627) page. After post-shakedown repairs and modification in November and December of 1964, James Madison sailed for her first patrol 17 January 1965. Later Completely successful launches of A-3 missiles climaxed the cruise of each team. The contract to build James Madison was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 20 July 1961 and her keel was . Please contact us at [email protected] for assistance with locating crew lists. For six days, the Soviet submarine remained 60 miles north-west of Donegal and 50 miles off Colonsay, where it was kept under 24-hour surveillance by RAF Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft operating out of RAF Kinloss. Registering shipmates, vetting registrations, locating missing shipmates. ';document.getElementById('cloak942ab97f25273630e9002352197506f4').innerHTML += ''+addy_text942ab97f25273630e9002352197506f4+'<\/a>'; Submarine life is not a service, but a religion ~ Igor Britanov, CO, K-219 USSR. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. Crew: 14 officers - 126 enlisted men (each of 2 crews) Power Plant: S5W nuclear reactorTwo geared steam turbines, 15,000 SHP, one shaft Armament: Missiles: 16 tubes for Polaris or Poseidon Polaris A2 (1964-1969) Polaris A3 (1969-1975) Poseidon C3 (1977-1990) Torpedos: four 21 Torpedo Tubes (All Forward) MK 14/16 Anti-ship Torpedo The JAMES MADISON proceeded to Holy Loch, Scotland, to effect repairs. The company constructed many submarines for the U.S. Navy. Recently reitired, as a ET - NOT!!. The cable, sent by national security adviser Brent Scowcroft, said: Have just received word from the Pentagon that one of our Poseidon submarines has just collided with a Soviet submarine. undetected mobility The fact that you are reading this means that the USS James Madison (SSBN 627) website has not yet been commissioned, and is still on the ways. Franklin CV-13 in 1944 and 1945 and the dates they lost their lives. There is no report yet of the extent of damage. This was my first assignment, and will always carry fond memories of the Madison and her crew. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for US NAVAL COVER USS LOUISIANA SSBN 743 FIRST DAY COMMISSION PICTORAL CANCEL at the best online prices at eBay! | ], Transcribed by Yves HUBERT ([email protected]), [Note: The above USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN-627) history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN-627) or by other non-crew members and text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]. The history of nuclear weapons is a history of near misses, accidents, potential catastrophes and cover-ups. By the end of 1966, she had completed her 10th deterrent patrol, serving in the European area. USS James Madison (SSBN-627), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Va. Joseph L. Skoog Two, you'll have to register - if you don't, you won't be counted as an active member, and there may be shipmates that would like to reconnect. President James Madison, died 28 June 1836, but continues in fame as one of the Nation's most important thinkers and statesmen. President James Madison, died 28 June 1836, but continues in fame as one of the Nation's most important thinkers and statesmen. Skip to content. The two crews, in turn, conducted shakedown operations at sea. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. Like a combat submarine being constructed in a shipyard, it doesn't happen overnight! Winter 2022-23 Newsletter including Reunion info 2023 Reunion Mar. 20-23, 2023 Detailed itinerary and registration form 2023 Reunion Mar. is sufficient, though we certainly want to hear any feedback you have. 1968 1972 November 3, 1974: USS James Madison The Madison(SSBN-627) was leaving the US submarine base at Holly Loch , Scotland, when she collided with a Soviet attack sub in the North Sea, according to columnist Jack Anderson and the Norwich(Connecticut) Bulletinin 1975. Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm - 1967 | 1968 - 1972 | 1973 - 1977 | 1978 - 1982 | 1983 - 1986 | 1987 - now Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS James Madison (SSBN 627). Great ship, great crew. The table below lists all U.S. Navy destroyers, including their years of service and status. Completed with the 2500-mile range Polaris A3, the JAMES MADISON was refitted with the Poseidon missiles between 1969 and 1978. Port stern quarter, underway. John C. Lewis (gold crew) I was the last COB to make a patrol and the diving officer on her last surface prior to decommsioning, The Madison was my first boat and i have very fond memories of her. 20-23, 2023 Itinerary and FAQs Update/Add Your Contact Info Form for submitting annual dues There is a lot of work to get from a slab of hull metal laid down for the keel to an operational boat on mission. Subsequently, 12 submarines were retrofitted to TRIDENT I C4 from 1978 through 1981. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 1978 1982 Reliability, accuracy, undetected mobility, and instant readiness are the words which characterize Polaris ships and their crews. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A place for shipmates and those connected with the James Madison to converge, converse and conspire, In total there are 5 users online :: 5 registered and 0 hidden (based on users active over the past 999 minutes)Most users ever online was 269 on Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:47 pm, Total posts 1707 Total topics 698 Total members 3201 Our newest member mjl2258, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Winter 2022-23 Newsletter including Reunion info, 2023 Reunion Mar. The USRC James Madison was a schooner named for Founding Father James Madison and launched in 1807 at Baltimore for service with the United States Revenue-Marine. She was launched with sixteen Polaris A-3 ballistic missiles. Original (you took the photo, or public domain). she received Trident I missile. USS Hornet CV-8 & CV-12/CVA-12/CVS-12 and USS Constellation CV-64/CVA-64 Joint Reunion All Ship's Officers, Air Groups, Crew, Marines and Families Welcomed. About the Ship's Name: According to Anderson the two submarines came within inches of sinking each other. James Madison The Men Officers & Crew. It's going to take time and energy. In 1979-82, she received Trident I missiles. The U.S.S. It may be we never did or it may mean that the address we had no longer works. Looking for US Navy memorabilia? It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information. 1987 now. Last boat got to serve on. He reported that the collision left a 9ft scratch on the side of the James Madison and that the two submarines came within inches of sinking one another. Retired in 2001 as MSC(SS). Please contact the Chief Archivist at [email protected] if you have photographs to submit or theFleet Detailer at This email address is being protected from spambots. Senator Monroney of Oklahoma; and commissioned 24 July 1964 [Vol. var addy_text942ab97f25273630e9002352197506f4 = 'Lead Administrator by clicking here. He was a member of the Virginia Council of State, and in 1780 became a member of the Continental Congress. I can't say I had a lot of great memories about the Navy, but had the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life and living and interesting places. Madison served in the House 1789-97 and proposed the first 10 amendments to the Constitution which became the Bill of Rights. a cable to then US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, marked secret eyes only [pdf], Another document marked top secret [pdf], malfunctioning missile with the potential to carry a nuclear warhead was forced to self-destruct in mid-air off the US coast last June. USS JAMES MADISON Quarterdeck. The logs for February 1982 are security classified. | ; cl. | Search for a command's Crew List| [1][clarification needed]. 1973 1977 Someday in the not too distant future, this will be a place for everyone who ever served on her. "Register of Ships of the U. S. Navy Starting in 1985, as part of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) I treaty and unratified . Login| This latest example joins 25 other near misses that could have led to nuclear war.. K. Jack Bauer and Stephen S. Roberts Miss those great days on the MAD DOG!!!!! as leader of the Jeffersonian Republicans She was launched on 15 March 1963, sponsored by Mrs. Mary Ellen (Mellon) Monroney,[3] wife of Oklahoma Senator A.S. "Mike" Monroney, and commissioned on 28 July 1964. 7,250; l. 425'; b. It was sad watching your boat get torn apart after making patrols on her. The potentially catastrophic crash occurred in November 1974 when the SSBN James Madison, armed with 16 Poseidon nuclear missiles, was heading out of the US naval base at Holy Loch, 30 miles north-west of Glasgow. As a side benefit, your comment will encourage others who visit here to do the same, which encourages us to complete this boat's website sooner rather than later. At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. The incident occurred when the James Madison was departing Holy Loch in Argyll, Scotland, to take up station and collided with a Soviet submarine waiting outside the port to trail it. Rankin, Slackin, Weekend Duty Lackin, Steamboat, Sanitary Tank Fillin, Air Breathin,Non Qual Dink Puke Mo Fo. The USS Seawolf (SSN-575) was a nuclear submarine used throughout the Cold War. Came on board as a striker, and decided to go Torpedoman. A first-rate thinker and writer on political theory and practice Improvements in the James Madison class included the ballistic missile, guidance, fire control, navigation, and launcher systems. The Association exists for three specific reasons: This is the future home of the Cold War Boats Association website for a specific boat. Master Sailing List Every SSBN 627 Shipmate. This list was compiled by human beings and may contain errors. Located means we have a current USPS address for this person. Quick Ship Facts Ship's Name: USS Seawolf Year Built: 1953 Years In Service: 1957 - 1987 You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Two nuclear submarines from rival sides in the cold war collided a few miles off the coast of Scotland in an incident that was covered up for 43 years. 1983 1986 Shellback Initiation - 8 APR 1975 - Atlantic Ocean. document.getElementById('cloak9cdf3611dee348ce76a605422223e9b3').innerHTML = ''; Building on the research of Commander Tyrone G. Martin, and with information gathered from genealogical and government records kept in archives and libraries around the United States, the USS Constitution Museum has developed a growing database of information on USS Constitution 's crew. he was elected President. Help| HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration in command. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. and Comdr. He played an influential role in the movement which led to the Constitutional Convention, drafted the "Virginia Plan" which became the core of that document, and worked tirelessly for its adoption. Canley in 2018 received the Medal of Honor [], The Royal Australian Air Force will reactivate a squadron for the three MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles it will start operating in 2024, Australian Defense officials announced Friday. SITE LEADS: No experience necessary - you are not responsible for the website template and coding, no knowledge of computer programming required. The people of Scotland live in the shadow of this appalling nuclear arsenal because Westminster puts it there against the [wishes of the] vast majority of its elected representatives and without taking the necessary measures to defend it or to protect the people who live here.. Destroyers 137 Arctic(AF7 . Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. James Madison had completed her 10th patrol and she continued to serve in the European area helping to prevent war. Cruise books are created for private distribution. Man, what can you say about the Madisson? . Hi, it's been a long time since we have heard from anyone. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. Add yours! Managing content - articles, photo galleries, soliciting and uploading sea stories, etc. This isn't Facebook, we respect your privacy here, and we have designed Cold War Boats so that shipmates and friends can contact you without revealing your email, phone numbers, street address, and anything else you choose to keep private. Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains, commanders, and other prominent officers. in turn To see an example of what this site might look like, check out the USS WILLIAM H. BATES (SSN 680) website here. This email address is being protected from spambots. Winter 2022-23 Newsletter including Reunion info 2023 Reunion Mar. A place for shipmates and those connected with the James Madison to converge, converse and conspire. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. The following pages list the names of the 921 men who made the supreme sacrifice serving on the U.S.S. By the end of 1966, James Madison had completed her 10th patrol and she continued to serve in the European area helping to prevent war. James Madison was born at Port Conway Lafayette). The Cold War Boats Association has an enormous task ahead - developing the websites for each of nearly 400 submarines that served during the Cold War. James Madison Class Ballistic Missile Submarine: Laid down, 5 March 1962, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, VA.;Launched, 15 March 1963; Commissioned, USS James Madison (SSBN-627), 28 July 1964; Decommissioned, and simultaneously struck from the Naval Register, 20 November 1992; Final Disposition, disposed of through NPSSRP (Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine . We have email addresses for approximately 35% of the folks listed here. At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. An early advocate of increased Federal power under the Articles of Confederation, Madison served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1784-86 and was instrumental in securing passage of Jefferson's religious freedom bill. died 28 June 1836 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for US NAVAL COVER POLARIS SUBMARINE TECUMSEH SSBN 628 COMMISSIONING at the best online prices at eBay! Will keep you posted.. The SSBN James Madison was departing Holy Loch to take up station when it collided with a Soviet submarine waiting outside the port to take up trail. Those were the days. Missing means we do not have a current USPS address for this person. General Dynamics Electric Boat constructed the submarine in the early 1950s. His first term was marred by the unpopular War of 1812 and his administration was marked by a trend toward nationalism. 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272, National Archives at Boston (Waltham, Massachusetts), Fairfield and Bridgeport: 1802-1900, 1902-1932, New London: 1803-1807, 1809, 1811-1812, 1815-1818, 1821-1829, 1830-1835, 1838-1885, 1887-1899, 1925-1936, Castine (formerly Penobscot): 1812, 1815-1912, Eastport and Passamaquoddy: 1882, 1886-1917, 1919-1958, Boston & Charlestown: 1811-1959, 1874-1918, 1921, Dighton and Fall River: 1831-1853, 1864-1896. Assisting shipmates from years ago in reconnecting, simply, easily, and without compromising their privacy, Preserving the unclassified history of Cold War submarine crews and their boats in the form of photographs, stories, artifacts, and audio or video recordings, and. The missile was first deployed on USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN 627) on 31 March 1971. A first-rate thinker and writer on political theory and practice, he was the author of 29 of the famous Federalist Papers. I List J List USS John S McCain DL-3/DDG-36 See Destroyer Leader Association One day, you'll find a huge collection of photographs from back in the day, dozens of sea stories, actual copies of ships documents like Personnel Diaries and Deck Logs, as well as forums for talking about the things you want to talk about, reinforcing the bond you built with a few other sailors who also earned their dolphins, reserving a place in this community and the living history that is Cold War Boats. Back to the USS James Madison (SSBN 627) page|Crew List main page| Rish. Looking to find all of Engineering lol. In the thick of the Cold War, the nuclear submarine USS James Madison crashed into a Soviet nuclear sub off the coast of Scotland in November of 1974. 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