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What's the difference between an underwater replenishment




and this?

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What's the difference between an underwater replenishment

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I think you mean Underway replenishment and RAS.. Answer.. nothing.

Underway replenishment at one time was abbreviated UNREP.. some years ago some genius changed that to "Replenishment at Sea".

Now the USN still has VERTREPs.. Vertical Replenishment. That is when helicopters are used. However many times VERTREPs and RAS are going on simultaneously....many, many times.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jose Herring and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Carlos Deschappell test an F404 aircraft engine on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This is the first time in more than four years an aircraft engine has been tested aboard Theodore Roosevelt. The ship is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Lockwood/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2013) An AV-8B Harrier II launches from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit for a composite training unit exercise designed to present the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with scenarios seen on deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2013) A jet launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during its final pre-deployment evaluation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abe McNatt/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2013) Seaman Ian Soper, from Portland, Maine, participates in a search and rescue drill during a simulated man overboard drill with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103). Truxtun is conducting its final pre-deployment evaluation with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group to achieve mission readiness and the ability to work alongside international allies in the execution of the Navy's maritime strategy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Scott Barnes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 touches the flight deck during an air power demonstration above the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is transiting the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) after spending eight months deployed to the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet AORs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Dec. 16, 2013) Aviation Ordanceman 1st Class Quindric Woods, center, from Baton Rouge, La., reunites with his family after the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrives at homeport at Naval Station Everett, Wash. Nimitz returned home after a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kole E. Carpenter/Released)

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NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2013) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, pilots fly in the world-renowned Delta Formation past the New York City skyline. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terrence Siren/Released)

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Up in the mornin' with the rising sun..saw so much snow I know the kids will have fun!

Our church cancelled its service this morning. I was scheduled to be an usher.

Since I'm not goin' to church this morning I might as well post some photos of the World's Greatest Navy!

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 20, 2013) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London after completing its maiden six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2013) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) guides fuel probes to a receiver alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawa (T-AO 196) for an underway replenishment. Mesa Verde is participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for deployment as part of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Phylicia A. Hanson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2013) Sailors unload mail from an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, assigned to the "Blackhawks" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Emily M. Blair/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2013) Landing Signal Officer Lt. Walker Apperson guides an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Checkerboards" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2013) An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, assigned to the "Blackhawks" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, lifts off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle H. Wilkie III/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2013) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Zachary Moreno, member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), provides rear cover during a VBSS exercise. San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) conducts retrieval maneuvers during a man overboard drill. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Shane Hempfield, left, signals the pilot of an SH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to land on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2013) Sailors perform well deck operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde Sailors and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) Marines are participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN, (Dec. 14, 2013) MV-22 Ospreys prepare to take off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during an exercise. Mesa Verde Sailors and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) Marines are participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN, (Dec. 14, 2013) Marines & Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) prepare to launch amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from the well deck during an exercise. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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Four Ospreys operating off of the deck of a San Antonio LPD at once...at nighjt.

Oh yes...that's how it's done.

Well, the following was never highly reported. It happened in 1986, but because of the nature of the vessels involved, and the time frame, there was just not a lot of reporting about it.

Today I found a video of the entire incidient, which I thought I would never see.

It involved a US nculear powered ballistic missile submarine, the USS Gerorgia, SSBN 729 (which was later converted to a guided missile submarine, SSGN 729), and a US Navy harbor tug, the USS Secota YTM-415, that had met the Georgia and performed personnel transfer off of Midway Island where the Secota was based.

As the sub began to pull away, the tug was unable to back off properly (they believe it had a propulsion failure of some type) and ended up getting hung up on the subs stern plane, as you shall see. These Ohio Class, nuclear powered ballistic missile subs are big boats, displacing over 18,000 tons. The sub's stern plane damaged the tug severely, cutting into it and holing it below the waterline. When it finally did come away, it went down very fast.

This is the audio and video from the island of the sub. Very dramatic, and 100% what occurred. Two of the crew on the tug were lost.


Military service, even in peace time, is a very dangerous occupation.

God rest the souls of those sailors.

Merry Christmas!!!

NORFOLK (Dec. 20, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) displays holiday lighting while moored at its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. The ship was decorated as part of Naval Station Norfolk's annual holiday celebration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 20, 2013) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) displays holiday lighting while moored at her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. The ship was decorated as part of Naval Station Norfolk's annual holiday celebration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 20, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) displays holiday lighting while moored at its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. The ship was decorated as part of Naval Station Norfolk's annual holiday celebration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III/Released)

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CORONADO, Calif. (DEC 12, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) displays holiday lights while moored at its home port at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 23, 2013) The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) returns to its homeport of San Diego following completion of her maiden deployment. Fast, agile and mission-focused, littoral combat ships are designed to operate in near-shore environments and employ modular mission packages that can be configured for surface warfare, mine countermeasures, or anti-submarine warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Doug Sayers/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 23, 2013) Junior Officer of the Deck, Lt. j.g. Krystal Roberts, monitors surface contacts during USS Freedom's (LCS 1) transit through San Diego Harbor. Freedom completed its first operational deployment, a nine-month assignment forward-operating from Singapore, and has returned to its homeport in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly Evans/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 23, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Sean Patten kisses his wife Kristen as the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego after completing its maiden deployment. During its nine-month deployment, Freedom took part in a number of theater security and maritime presence operations, and also participated in the humanitarian assistance and disaster response efforts to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak/Released)

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MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2013) Intelligence Specialists 1st Class Daniel Weston, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), sees his newborn daughter for the first time during a homecoming celebration at Naval Station Mayport. The Sullivans returned to its homeport of Mayport, Fla., following the completion of a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Parker/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2013) A Sailor monitors well deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) , is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian P. Biller/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 30, 2013) Seaman Anthony Tucker, from Klamath Falls, Ore., chains down an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes/Released)

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God bless all those who are out at sea protecting the sea lanes and are ready to come to the rescue of all those needing help.

Merry Christmas All. Let's lift our glasses to Peace & Goodwill on Earth as God expects of us.

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Up in the mornin' with the rising sun..saw so much snow I know the kids will have fun!

Our church cancelled its service this morning. I was scheduled to be an usher.

Since I'm not goin' to church this morning I might as well post some photos of the World's Greatest Navy!

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Just a few PIX during this Christmas & New Year's season.

FUNCHAL, Portugal (Dec. 26, 2013) Sailors heave a line from a tug boat as the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departs Funchal, Portugal, after a port visit. Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 23, 2013) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Kesh Killingsworth fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2013) An MH-53E Sea Dragon, from the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

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SEVILLA, Spain (Dec. 23, 2013) Parachute Rigger 1st Class Morgan, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposable Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, freefalls during military free fall jump sustainment training in Sevilla, Spain. EODMU 8 performs quarterly sustainment training to maintain proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), left, and the French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91), right, conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Charles de Gaulle is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos courtesy of the French navy by Frederic Duplouich/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2013) Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Brad Woodard, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, flies in the Navy SEAL trident flag into Qualcomm Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the Holiday Bowl. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego and perform aerial parachute demonstrations around the nation in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Luke Eastman/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2013) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) is underway. Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes/Released)

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