There are a number of well done sites with link lists relating to general submarine information which can be found by web searching.  This page is limited to those sites having specific information relating to the  USS Sabalo SS-302 with the inclusion of a few links to some sites with link lists for searching other military subjects. If you're a Sabalo sailor, from your own experiences you will notice that the history and movement information that is documented in some of these sites is very limited, and has more omitted than shown.  If you find a site with more about Sabalo, drop me note and I'll post it here for others to explore. Jeff Owens, ETN2(SS)  owensjepix.net

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General Info about Sabalo

A few new links posted 25 Mar 16

FORGOT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS ! - LOT'S OF REFRESHER INFO ON THESE SITES

World War II Submarine Technology
http://www.maritime.org/tech.htm
This material is oriented specifically to the Balao Class boat, Pampinito (SS-383).  Sabalo was Balao Class also.  Some of the material presented is applicable, although most of the installed equipment described is of the type utilized in very early years.

How a World War II Submarine Works - Video
http://youtu.be/Ljr_t22oOmM

USS Bowfin WW2 Submarine, video tour, Museum boat at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
http://youtu.be/7Nhbi8WlrXc

United States of America Torpedoes
http://www.warships1.com/Weapons/WTUS_Main.htm
Info can be found on the Mark 14, 16 & 37 torpedos specifically, and all others also. Links to sites with info on the TDC, TBT and torpedo development history are also included.

Details and specifications of Sabalo (picture)
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/SS/SS-302_Sabalo.html

Details, specifications, and history of Sabalo
From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS, Vol. VI, pp. 214-15.
http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/s2/sabalo-ii.htm

Naval Vessel Registry
DoD status of Sabalo
http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/SS302.htm

Information about the "Fleet Snorkel" conversion; Guppy programs; final disposition, and other data for Sabalo and many other boats
http://GuppySubmarineTribute.homestead.com/Tribute.html

Gato, Balao, and Tench classes - Video
http://youtu.be/5whXzabbItA

U.S. Submarines Sunk as Targets
http://www.olgoat.com/substuff/mik64.htm

The Korean Service Medal 1950-1954
Sabalo awarded the service medal for 10 Jan 53 - 10 Jun 53
Details for entitlement, and pictures of the medal and battle streamer can be reached from this page.
http://www.history.navy.mil/medals/korea.htm**
Specific details about Sabalo's entitlement:
http://www.history.navy.mil/medals/kormedal/korea-s.htm
      **Note: Korean Era veterans should check this page.  The "Korean War Medal" (toward the bottom of the page), awarded by the R.O.K., but not previously recognized, was newly authorized for U.S. award in 1996. [This is not the same as the "Korean Service Medal" awarded by the U.S.]

U.S. Submarines in the Korean War
http://www.bowfin.org/website/bowfin/sub_facts/korean_war_sub/korean_war_sub.htm

Details, specifications, and history of Stickleback SS-415
Mentions efforts to save Stickleback from sinking by Sabalo and others
http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss415.htm
More on same subject
http://www.csp.navy.mil/othboats/415.htm

Boats in Submarine Flotilla Five, Pearl Harbor Hawaii, April 1962
Listing on the Carbonero site of these boats (with links to their sites)
http://216.36.202.94/carbonero/index-page10.html

Fleet Recon Marine Operations
This gives a lot of detail about the various techniques that were experimented, and lists the numerous boats that participated in practice ops including Sabalo.  This is a .pdf file and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
http://www.doctrine.usmc.mil/history/1221/p115_124.pdf

Naval Base, Point Loma  (Ballast Point) Official Navy Site
http://www.cnrsw.navy.mil/subase2/

History of Point Loma Naval Base
http://www.cnrsw.navy.mil/subase2/history/history.htm

Naval Base Point Loma - Guide to Installation Commands and Facilities
http://benefits.military.com/misc/installations/Base_Content.jsp?id=660
http://www.maintour.com/socal/sdg_fortrosecrans.htm#sub

Sub Base Pearl Harbor  [a lot of older pics on this site]
http://www.submarinebaseph.com/

ComSubPac home page
http://www.csp.navy.mil/

SUBMARINE WAR PATROL REPORTS
http://hnsa.org/doc/subreports.htm

A Brief Pictorial History of Submarine Camouflage
http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08492.htm

GENERAL MILITARY SITES
If you are looking for links to find resource information on obtaining documents (photocopies) from official military record files, and many other resource information sites, try these sites. CLICK HERE

NAVY AND SUBMARINE INFO

Undersea Warfare Magazine Online
http://www.public.navy.mil/subfor/underseawarfaremagazine/Pages/default.aspx

Ron Martini maintains a site with tons of info and links:  http://www.rontini.com

"History and Parts of the Submarine"  - http://www.go-parts.com/article-under-the-sea-history-of-submarines.html

Submarine info for Kids:  http://www.venere.com/blog/articles/underwater-travel-of-submarines.html

The Retired Enlisted Association Reunion List

COURTESY LINK LIST 

A SUB-SAILORS VISIT TO CHICHI JIMA
http://members.tripod.com/john_wick/subvisittochichi.html
Personal photos from Carl Smith TM3(SS) on Sabalo 51-53

Personal page of Sabalo shipmate, John Przybyla
Lots of sub stuff and many links.
http://www.dbfer.net/

Sites having a link to the Sabalo site.

Warships of the World    http://www.warships1.com/

Mark's Submarine Page  http://msequel.com/dbf.htm

ON ETERNAL PATROL - Dedicated to all men lost while serving in the U.S. Submarine Force
Submarines are a dangerous business.  This site gathers information about all submarine losses of boats and personnel.
http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/

SUBMARINE MODELS The Gato Class is basically the same hull shape and size.  A significant difference between Gato and Balao in actual construction was the hull skin thickness.  A model of the Gato could be done to look like Sabalo. The listings below contain possibilities of many types of construction from the simplest to the finest museum quality.  Completed models are listed first, and kits listed further down.

http://www.coldwarsubmarines.com/SS302Sabalo.htm [can produce a model with configuration from any period ] http://www.coldwarsubmarines.com/DieselSubList.htm [Excellent appearance; price is $395 + $19 S & H.  Cold War Submarines will donate $30 to the Sabalo Reunion fund for each model purchased.  Please mention you found this link on the Sabalo site so we'll get credit.]

Fine Art Models [The very finest of the finest - very expensive, but absolutely the best.] Multiple images of these models are accesible from this page: [Cost is $3,495, but these are the finest.]

GATO CLASS -MUSEUM QUALITY Silent Thunder Models [Gato class $275 + $25 S & H] http://www.silentthundermodels.com/desktopmodels_ships.html http://www.silentthundermodels.com/images/desktop/maritime/DesktopGATOSUBRESHOT.jpg

Scale Reproductions, LLC "premium quality prototypes and scale models." http://www.2scale.com/ [All details according to customer needs and desires, cost according to quotation.]

GATO / BALAO CLASS -MUSEUM QUALITY Warplanes Warehouse  www.warplaneswarehouse.com Fine scale models of all types for discriminating collectors [mahogany hull form and excellent details - stock model $499 + $60 S & H.; can be customized -see DETAILS in email recd.] pics and details: http://www.warplaneswarehouse.com/ships_yachts/MBSUBGAT.cfm

FX Models [Only nucs shown, but custom avail, museum quality] http://www.fxmodels.com/submodels.shtml

The Ancient Mariner [Gato class - $275 + SH ready to display] http://seagifts.com/seagifts/ussgawosumob.html

SUBMARINE STORE.COM [authorized distributor of USSVI merchandise] ALL CLASSES - ASSEMBLED OR KIT VERY HIGH QUALITY - [if you want to make a really nice model this site seems to have excellent,  resonably priced models, Balao Kit $59.95 ea.; Assembled $425.00 ea.] http://www.submarinestore.com/models-us.htm with addon accessories the original WWII configurations can be made to look like the later fleet snorkel or Guppy configurations http://www.submarinestore.com/models-acc.htm

BaD Ship Models http://www.badshipmodels.com/balao.html [customizable KIT for $135 + $15 S & H.]

Unlimited Details [Excellent framed, wall hanging cutaway - $260 + SH] http://www.unlimiteddetails.com

Wooden Submarine Models - Sturgeon, Los Angeles, Trident, and Seawolf Submarine Models http://www.creative-woodworking.net/Wooden_Submarine_Models.htm

KITS

Trident Hobbies Customizable cast resin kits - Balao class [others of many types also] http://tridenthobbies.com/store/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=NM&Product_Code=YKM35062 [Balao kit $45 + S & H]

Ship Model Masters at Raven Arts "We can custom build, restore and repair almost any model." http://thatravenmagic.com/alabamaaft.html

How to build a serious model in fiberglass http://graysubs.tripod.com/beginning_model_submarine/beginning_a_submarine1.htm

The Linberg model making company has an inexpensive Gato plastic kit which may be possibly be found in a local hobby store, or frequently on e-bay.  Revell also makes a plastic sub model.  Look for Lionfish model. Examples can be viewed at: Revell- http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/ss/ss-298/178-rw/LF-index.html also A2Z Hobbies http://www.a2zhobbies.com/Revell-Monogram/Ships/RMX-5228.html Lindberg- http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/ss/ss-298/240-ph/lionfish-index.html                   http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/lnd/lnd70885.htm

Modelwarships.com [Many links for model builders, including sites to buy kits.] http://www.modelwarships.com/index1.html

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