[Diver Dave]

Great Navy photos, EMB.

That guy in the last photo with the new prop has a pretty easy job doing it in dry-dock.

We used to change props underwater alongside our ship...circa '66. That's the USS WHITEHALL (DD-634). She hit a whale and bent the tip of the port screw to the point that it was causing too much vibration to the shaft and hull. She came alongside the PIEDMONT at 1400 hr. We were in the water at 1410 and worked until 1830 in prep work to change the prop the next morning.

The Bos'n piped reveille at 0600. We wrapped three turns of primer cord around the shaft just fwd of the hub of the old screw. Qt 0601, we yelled "Fire In The Hole." The blast brought everyone on deck - most in their skivvies.

By 1500, we had the new prop installed, got the job order signed off and we went on liberty.

[LadyX]

I am in total awe of your years as a Navy diver, Dave.

Was being one a long time goal, or did you join the Navy
and "they decided" what you wanted to become?!..:))

[LadyX]

By the way - - July 27th happens to be Talk Like A Mad Scientist Day!!

(For all of you who thought LadyX was mild and meek-mannered,
get over it ..:))

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[Diver Dave]

OOPS! applied the wrong name and class to that tin-can. Should be... USS WHITEHURST (DE-634).

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Excellent!