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July 17, 1946
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The U.S. submarine Becuna is testing Arctic ice pack between Alaska and Siberia for 'operation iceberg,' involving four subs exploring Arctic maneuver hazards. Comdr. L. P. Ramage will lead the July operation with subs Trumpetfish, Blackfish, Ousk, and Diodon, starting near Kiska through Bering Strait.
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SUBS NOW MAKING TESTS IN ARCTIC
HONOLULU,-The U.S. submarine Becuna is probing the Arctic ice pack between Alaska and Siberia gathering data for "operation iceberg," in which four underwater craft will explore the hazards of Arctic maneuvers.
A naval spokesman emphasized that the Becuna's cruise is not an isolated experiment but the first phase of preparations for any eventuality.
He said it is the forerunner of a series of cold temperature maneuvers designed to increase the efficiency of U.S. submarines in Arctic waters.
Comdr. L. P. Ramage of Honolulu, holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor and Commandant of the Pearl Harbor submarine base, will head the July operation.
The subs Trumpetfish, Blackfish, Ousk, and Diodon will participate.
They will rendezvous in late July near Kiska and proceed through the Bering Strait into the Arctic Ocean.
The tests will determine the effects of frigid temperatures on mechanisms for both surface and underwater operations, including torpedo firing.
HONOLULU,-The U.S. submarine Becuna is probing the Arctic ice pack between Alaska and Siberia gathering data for "operation iceberg," in which four underwater craft will explore the hazards of Arctic maneuvers.
A naval spokesman emphasized that the Becuna's cruise is not an isolated experiment but the first phase of preparations for any eventuality.
He said it is the forerunner of a series of cold temperature maneuvers designed to increase the efficiency of U.S. submarines in Arctic waters.
Comdr. L. P. Ramage of Honolulu, holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor and Commandant of the Pearl Harbor submarine base, will head the July operation.
The subs Trumpetfish, Blackfish, Ousk, and Diodon will participate.
They will rendezvous in late July near Kiska and proceed through the Bering Strait into the Arctic Ocean.
The tests will determine the effects of frigid temperatures on mechanisms for both surface and underwater operations, including torpedo firing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Arctic Submarine Tests
Operation Iceberg
Us Navy Maneuvers
Cold Temperature Operations
Bering Strait Voyage
What entities or persons were involved?
Comdr. L. P. Ramage
Where did it happen?
Arctic Ice Pack Between Alaska And Siberia, Near Kiska, Bering Strait, Arctic Ocean
Story Details
Key Persons
Comdr. L. P. Ramage
Location
Arctic Ice Pack Between Alaska And Siberia, Near Kiska, Bering Strait, Arctic Ocean
Event Date
Late July
Story Details
U.S. submarine Becuna probes Arctic ice for data on hazards; four subs under Comdr. Ramage will rendezvous near Kiska in late July, enter Arctic Ocean via Bering Strait to test frigid effects on operations including torpedo firing.