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 | 52k | Commemorative post mark on the ocassion of the keel laying ceremony of the Guitarro (SSN-665), 9 December 1965, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA. | Courtesy of Jim Richardson. | |
 | 126k | Chaplain CDR Benoit Galland opens the keel laying ceremony for the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island on 9 Dec 1965. Pictured from left to right: RADM
Edward J. Fahy, USN, Shipyard Commander; Lou Burgeline, Head of Plant
Equipment (Honorary Keel Layer), CDR Benoit Galland, CHC, USN; Ed Weber, Inspector of
Ship Mechanical Systems (Honorary Keel Layer); Walter Sobotor, President of
Mare Island Metal Trades Council (Honorary Keel Layer); Howard Powell, Master
of Sheetmetal Shop (Honorary Keel Layer); Capt. D. T. Holmer, USN, Shipyard
Production Officer.
| U.S.N. photo MSA-70871-12/65, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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RADM Edward J. Fahy, USN, Shipyard Commander authenticates the keel of the
Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island on 9 Dec 1965.
| U.S.N. photo MSA-70874-12/65, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 107k | The Keel plaque of the Guitarro (SSN-665), dated 12/9/1965.
| U.S.N. photo MSA-70875-12-65, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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Mrs. John McNay Taylor, Sponsor for the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island on 27 July 1968. She was the wife of VADM John McNay
Taylor, USN (Ret). The Guitarro was the 14th nuclear submarine launched at Mare
Island.
| U.S.N. photo MSA-86040-7-68, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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Mrs. John McNay Taylor, Sponsor and Mrs. John Sutro, Matron of Honor for the
launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 Jul 1968 at Mare Island.
| U.S.N. photo MSA-86041-7-68, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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This picture appeared in the 2 Aug 1968 issue of the Mare Island newspaper
"Tie Line" showing the christening of the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island
on 27 July 1968.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 35k | This picture appeared in the 2 Aug 1968 issue of the Mare Island newspaper
"Tie Line" showing the Guitarro (SSN-665) in dry dock 2 after her launching
at Mare Island on 27 July 1968. She was in dry dock to drop the launching
cradle.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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Representative Robert L. Leggett and RADM J. H. McQuilkin inspect the honor
guard at the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968 at Mare
Island. The Honor Guard was composed of students from Naval Schools Command,
Mare Island.
| U.S.N. photo MSA 86046-7-68, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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RADM J. H. McQuilkin, USN, Shipyard Commander speaks at the launching of the
Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968 at Mare Island.
| U.S.N. photo MSA-86050-7-68, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 104k | A clipping from the 26 July 1968 Mare Island newspaper "Tie Line". The photo
shows Joe Honodel, Superintendent of Shop 64 (Shipwrights) is giving Paul F.
Minasiian, Electrical Group Superintendent instruction on his duties as the
triggerman for the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 71k | First day cover for the launching of Guitarro (SSN-665).
| Courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 95k | Another first day cover for the launching of Guitarro (SSN-665). This one
lists the nuclear submarines built at Mare Island up to the Guitarro.
| Courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 134k | The Guitarro (SSN-665) is on the bottom of the Napa River after her
accidental sinking at Mare Island on 15 May 1969. (Note: The reactor had not been
installed). Other vessels in the picture are from left to right; unknown YD,
YD-33 (150 Ton Crane), and Satanta (YTM-270). Satanta is preventing the
Guitarro from capsizing. (On a personal note: I was working the installation of her MK-113 fire control system at the time, but I was in training at the time of her sinking and salvage. I did return in time to remove the mounting rails and the reference sensing elements from the forward portion of the torpedo tubes. These units were located on the tubes just before they penetrated the pressure hull. This experiences gave a new meaning to "sewer pipes.") | U.S.N. photo MSA 91770-5-69, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 238k | Guitarro (SSN-665) is commissioned at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 9 Sep
1972.
| U.S.N. photo 112552, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 103k | Front cover of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665) at
Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 9 Sep 1972.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 133k | Title page and page 1 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 276k | Pages 2 and 3 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 193k | Pages 4 and 5 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 211k | Pages 6 & 7 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 352k | Pages 8 & 9 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 84k | Pages 10 & 11 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 217k | Pages 12 & 13 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 206k | Pages 14 & 15 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 200k | Pages 16 & 17 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 98k | Pages 18 & 19 of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 65k | Pages 20 & back cover of the Commissioning Program for the Guitarro (SSN-665).
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 51k | First day cover to commemorate the commissioning of the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 9 Sept. 1972.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 49k | First day cover to commemorate the commissioning of the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 9 Sept. 1972. This cover sponsored by the
shipyard's Supervisors Association, Chapter 16.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 98k | The Guitarro (SSN-665) returned to Mare Island on 4 June 1984 for a major overhaul.
CDR B. M. Shaft, USN, Commanding Officer of Guitarro (right) shake hands
with the ship's sponsor Mrs. McNay Taylor (center). Capt. E. J. Scheyder, USN,
Commander Mare Island Naval Shipyard is to the left.
| U.S.N. photo MSA 262748-6-84, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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Readiness awards are shown on the sail of the Guitarro (SSN-665) upon her
return to Mare Island for a major overhaul on 4 June 1984.
| U.S.N. photo MSA 202756-6-84, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 180k | Gen. Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff, signs a guest book in the wardroom of the Guitarro (SSN-665) in 1990. Third officer to the right behind Gen. Powell is Gen. Mikhail Molseyev, Soviet First Deputy Minister of Defense. The Commanding Officer of Guitarro, CDR John F. Teply (far right) looks on.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 227k | Guitarro (SSN-665) in San Diego off Ballast Point. She is leaveing San Diego for the last time heading to Mare Island for inactivation in Oct 1991. | U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 135k | RADM Mike T. Coyle, USN, Commander Mare Island Naval Shipyard address the
crew and civilian employees of the shipyard during the decommissioning ceremonies
of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 29 May 1992 at Mare Island. She was in dry
dock 2. CDR Robert S. Brown, USN, Commanding Officer, Guitarro and LCDR
Michael P. Hutter, USN, XO are shown seated (left to right).
| U.S.N. photo 252917, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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The colors are lowered for the last time aboard Guitarro (SSN-665) during
her decommissioning at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 29 May 1992.
| U.S.N. photo 252920, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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CDR Robert S. Brown, USN, Commanding Officer Guitarro (SSN-665) departs the ship
after her decommissioning at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 29 May 1992.
| U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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This photo was issued by the Guitarro (SSN-665) and the Mare Island Project Team to
mark the inactivation of the ship at Mare Island. She was inactivated at the
yard from 1 Oct 1991 until 20 Jul 1992.
| U.S.N. photo 250837, courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 208k | Guitarro (SSN-665) in San Diego off Ballast Point. | U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
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Guitarro (SSN-665) off the coast of San Francisco, date unknown. | U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
 | 131k | Guitarro (SSN-665) making headway, date unknown. | U.S.N. photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. | |
The contact listed, Was the contact at the time for this ship when located. If another person now is the contact, E-mail me and I will update this entry. These contacts are compiled from various sources over a long period of time and may or may not be correct. Every effort has been made to list the newest contact if more than one contact was found.
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