S1e7: Why was Blueback Decommissioned?
Let's examine a report from Blueback's last inspection and why the ship was taken out of service.
5 Apr 14min
Surface Tension 02: Is Blueback a good place for kids?
Discussing our thoughts on whether or not the submarine is a safe and appropriate exhibit for children as young as 3 years old.
17 Jan 30min
Surface Tension 01: Rules and Expectations
Starting a new series discussing the funny, odd, and occasionally frustrating realities of being a USS Blueback tour guide. This episode is about the rules and expectations of visitors on Blueback whe...
20 Dec 20257min
Sea Stories: From Attack Boats to Boomers (feat. Tony Capitano)
Former USS Barbel sailor, Tony Capitano, recounts his Navy career serving on 2 diesel-electric submarines and a ballistic missile submarine.
12 Okt 202534min
Follow Up: A Tin Can Sailor off Vietnam
Studying USS Hamner's deck logs reveals where she was during the Battle of Dong Hoi and some other interesting activities she did during April 1972.
12 Aug 20256min
Sea Stories: Remembering the Gulf War Aboard a Cruiser (feat. Scott Thingelstad)
An interview with Scott Thingelstad, the longest-serving tour guide on Blueback and our first paid staff member interviewed. Scott talks about his time in the U.S. Navy and serving on a guided missile...
29 Juni 202534min
S1e6: Maintenance of the Submarine as a Museum Ship
Discussing the ongoing maintenance issues on the submarine and the limitations of the crew.
19 Maj 202514min
