Sea Stories by Jerry Pait

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USS William H. Bates (SSN 680)

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USS WILLIAM H. BATES (SSN 680) maneuvers to the pier in the harbor at Diego Garcia on its second visit during WestPac 83-84 after a mission in the Indian Ocean

~ 1983 (Brad Williamson)

 

 

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