by Seafarer
The time of The Cold Warriors is in that twilight era between the setting sun of the diesel powered submarine and the dawn of nuclear powered propulsion, when there were more diesel boats than nukes...it is also about a submarine and, as in all submarines, the crew which " ... formed a symbiosis among her mass of steel, machinery, and weapons which gave her life ... ".
Fiction based on Halibut's Deterrent Patrols. Available on line only, not sold in book stores.
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"Growler and Grayback Two of a Kind"
by David K. Stump Ph.D.
Dr. Stumpf has combined historical research capabilities with writing skills to enlighten the reader of the hardships experienced by the GROWLER and GRAYBACK crews during the pre-POLARIS days of Regulus -- the "Black and Blue" crews -- all with no submarining experience! As a result of this work, Regulus, its boats and the submariners will no longer be lost in the backwaters of submarine history.
Available on line only, not sold in book stores.
by David K. Stumpf Ph.D.
More factual information and intresting reading from Dr. Stumpf. Available on line and also in book stores in paperback edition.
by Roger C. Dunham, MD (former crew member)
In 1968 in the depths of the Pacific, American and Soviet naval forces desperately raced to be the first to find a downed Soviet nuclear submarine carrying the complete Russian code books. Written by one of the sailors on board, this is the riveting true story of the perilous top secret mission of the U.S. sub which located its target--a mission that became the most successful military operation of the Cold War
A factual story of Halibut's TS latter day exploits, of necessity told in the guise of submarine "Viper Fish".
by Robert Harmuth (of Growler fame and Halibut decom)
Fiction based on stories from the Regulus Boat sailors. This is a story about the Regulus Missile Submarine Force, centered on the submarine, USS Growler (SSG-577). It is a story
about submarines and submariners who carried strategic nuclear weapons — the strategic Regulus I Missile.
Includes some Halibut memories. Available from Bob Harmuth (e-mail him for info)
Review by Ron Martini March 07, 2001
A little known book carried only by Graphic Enterprises of Marblehead with probably a lot of read experiences tied up it. The author choses to only use the name Seafarer. Why? I have no clue unless he felt a little unsecure about some of the things he talked about.
The book is softcover, 5X8" in size and 182 pages.
It traces a young mans journey from reporting aboard the Halibut during the "Cold" war right before the Cuba crisis. It was a fun read because the descriptions of life aboard are what I remember from the 60's. The language used was on target also.
Give it a *** rating. It can be read in a 3-4 hour sitting.
Published in 1996, ISBN1-893259-01-3
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Book: The Cold Warriors
Graphic enterprises of Marblehead.1997
Author: Seafarer.
by Nick Spark
A fictionalized account of life aboard the USS Halibut during the Regulus deployment era, The Cold Warriors is perhaps the best account we'll ever have of life aboard the Navy's only nuclear powered guided missile submarine. While some of the story deviates from the historical record -- drama is emphasized over historical accuracy -- this book is a really enjoyable read. What was life like aboard Halibut in 1962? The Cold Warriors puts you right there.
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BOOK: Up From the Deep.
Author: Robert Harmuth.
by Nick Spark
Robert Harmuth's tribute to his fellow Regulus submariners, Up From the Deep recounts the difficulty of life aboard the diesel Regulus boats. It also paints an intriguing portrait of the submarine Navy circa 1960. Written in an easy style, Up From the Deep mixes fictionalized accounts with historical asides, and presents vivid images of sweat, blood, and relentless snorkeling. The author also takes pride in recounting some of the best pranks of the Regulus era. When life was that tough, a sense of humor obviously helped!
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BOOK: Regulus: The Forgotten Weapon:
Publisher:. Turner Publishing, 1996.
Author: David Stumpf, Ph.D.
by Nick Spark
A definitive history of the Regulus I and Regulus II, David Stumpf's book details the development of the missiles, the deployment of the Regulus I and the use of Regulus II airframes as target drones. Attention is given on an individual basis to the submarines, cruisers and aircraft carriers which launched the Regulus. Based on dozens of interviews with significant participants in the program, The Forgotten Weapon presents a painstakingly detailed portrait of the Regulus era. Click on the graphic to buy a copy.
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BOOK: Spy Sub.
Penguin Books.1996.
Author: Roger Dunham.
by Nick Spark
Roger Dunham's book details some of the black operations of the USS Halibut -- or the Viperfish, as it is called in the text. While some of the content of the book now seems dated -- Blind Man's Bluff spilled the beans and most of the details that this book only hints at -- Spy Sub's tale is still interesting. The psychological aspects of serving aboard a submarine which is conducting espionage in the middle of the Cold War are dealt with, as is the obvious question: how do you keep yourself from going crazy while locked in an atomic powered steel tube for months at a time?