Posted on Feb 26, 2017

During World War II, the U.S. Navy Tried to Beat a Typhoon (and You Can Guess What Happened)

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My first ship, a destroyer escort, was stuck in two back-to-back typhoons while tailing Soviet ships in the late 60's - would not recommend it.

During World War II, the U.S. Navy Tried to Beat a Typhoon (and You Can Guess What Happened)

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LTC Orlando Illi

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Posted 8 y ago

My Dad was a Chief Machinist Mate on Fletcher and Gearing Class Destroyers in the Pacific during World War 2 and Korea. He told me stories about being buttoned up in the Engine Room during a Pacific Gale. Not somewhere I would want to be

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MCPO Roger Collins

Posted 8 y ago

No sweat, been through many of them. Below the surface at 700 feet.

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During World War II, the U.S. Navy Tried to Beat a Typhoon (and You Can Guess What Happened)

During World War II, the U.S. Navy Tried to Beat a Typhoon (and You Can Guess What Happened)

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