When was it published?

August 12, 1954 in The Key West Citizen

Domestic News August 12, 1954

The Key West Citizen

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

A. J. Miller, R. L. Workman, Truman

Q: What keywords are associated?

Submarine Command, Guavina, Key West Navy, Change Of Command, U 2513, Truman Dive

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

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What is this article about?

Lieutenant Commander A. J. Miller assumed command of the submarine Guavina in a ceremony last week at the Naval Station in Key West, relieving Commander R. L. Workman, who is heading to intelligence duties in Iceland. Miller has prior experience in the area and once took ex-President Truman on a submarine dive.

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NEW SKIPPER TAKES OVER - Lieutenant Commander A. J. Miller, USN, 719 Waddell Avenue, left, assumed command of the submarine Guavina in ceremonies last week at the Naval Station. The Guavina is the only submarine-oiler in the Navy, and her gross tonnage as a submarine is exceeded only by her nuclear-powered sisters not yet commissioned. Miller relieved Commander R. L. Workman, USN, right, who is assuming intelligence duties in Iceland. The new skipper is not new to the Key West area. He was in Key West as executive officer of the ex-German U Boat U-2513 from 1946 to 1948 and served in a similar, capacity on the submarine Clamagore last year. While aboard the U-2513, Lieutenant Commander Miller took ex-President Truman out on his first submarine dive.-Official U. S. Navy Photo.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Military

What keywords are associated?

Submarine Command Guavina Key West Navy Change Of Command U 2513 Truman Dive

What entities or persons were involved?

A. J. Miller R. L. Workman Truman

Where did it happen?

Key West

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Key West

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

A. J. Miller R. L. Workman Truman

Outcome

miller assumes command of guavina; workman assumes intelligence duties in iceland.

Event Details

Lieutenant Commander A. J. Miller, USN, assumed command of the submarine Guavina in ceremonies last week at the Naval Station. Miller relieved Commander R. L. Workman, USN. The Guavina is the only submarine-oiler in the Navy, and her gross tonnage as a submarine is exceeded only by her nuclear-powered sisters not yet commissioned. Miller was in Key West as executive officer of the ex-German U Boat U-2513 from 1946 to 1948 and served in a similar capacity on the submarine Clamagore last year. While aboard the U-2513, Lieutenant Commander Miller took ex-President Truman out on his first submarine dive.