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USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING
USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING

USS S-49 US Navy SUBMARINE 1920s SPARE PARTS Wood CRATE Box BOW & STERN DIVING

$ 132

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: No
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Condition: Stenciled Crate. Looks Great For Age. BE SURE TO SEE ALL IMAGES AND READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Up for auction is a GENUINE US Navy wood crate, which at one point in time, was used onboard the US Navy Submarine SS-49 (SS-160).  The empty crate measures 20 1/4 inches wide, 11 3/16 inches deep and 9 inches tall.  The crate was stenciled on 4 sides.  The stenciling on the top is the weakest probably due to wear and exposure.  The stenciling on the front was stenciled over with black stenciling.  On the upper right side it appears to be ROM-S.O. (it may be RON-S.O.), SUB BASE, CONN. L-559952-2.  Lower right reads: TO-OFFICER IN CHARGE NAVAL SUPPLY DEPOT NAVAL OPERATING BASE HAMPTON ROADS, VA.  The stenciling on the back is the clearest, reading: SUBMARINE. S-49 MISC SPARES BOW & STERN DIVING CONTR GHP. 120 V TOTAL WT. 51 LBS.  There was an original parts list nailed to the side without a handle.  This parts list is dated 1/16/28.  At one point someone covered this paper receipt with a plastic cover and staple gunned the plastic to the crate.  I believe this plastic had saved the list from complete deterioration.  The lock hanging with chain was more than likely a replacement.  The lock looks like a 1940s Hurd brass lock, not something from the late 1920s (I will remove the lock and chain for shipping).  The crate empty weighs just under 20 pounds.  The SS-49 had an unusual history which can be found on the net but here is a brief account.  She was launched on the 23rd of April, 1921.  In August of 1922 she was moved to the Sub Base at New London/Groton Connecticut joining Submarine Division Zero.  Later moved to Submarine Division Four then Submarine Division Two.  January of 1926 she proceeded to Portsmouth Navy Yard at Kittery Maine for an overhaul.  In April of 1926 there was a battery explosion injuring 12 men.  Four died from their injuries.  Following repairs she resumed operations.  In early 1927 she was decommissioned August of 1927.  Sold to the Boston iron Metal Company in 1931.  After being demilitarized in 1936 it was sold to a private group and became a touring submarine attraction.  During WWII the boat was reacquired by the US Navy.  It sank while under tow on 16 December, 1942.  You can read more details about her online.  Here's your chance to own a piece of history.  I'm going to go out on a limb and claim this to be a rare piece of US Navy submarine history.  Your shipping weight will be approximately 23 pounds.  I will ship it FedEx.  If you live close to Virginia, USPS may be cheaper.  Wait for invoice prior to paying.  Thank you.
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