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These are photos taken in the 1990's on KEY, during off-crew times or her last days before being scrapped.  They are thumbnails so you can click on them for a full size image.  If you have some pics to share, send them to ssbn657@comcast.net.

SSBN 657 Pictures - 1990's - End of an Era

updated 08/16/08

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We received these 6 pictures from Will Rogers, CO of the Key Gold from 89 - 92.

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Captain to the bridge.

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Captain is welcomed to the crews mess. 

"I had just taken a pie to the face and got a cherry so I put one in the face of the guy who hit me."

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A real bad Marlon Brando impersonation.

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End of tour on the Key in 1992.

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Captain taking care of a non-qual. 

"I was sinking a piece of gear we had been directed to deep six but forgotten to put holes in it before putting it over the side."

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Key in Hawaii in 1992 for decommissioning

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Key in Charleston after offloading all her missiles in 1992

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Ples Reynolds standing Rover watch in middle level missile 1992

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Key entering Hawaii for decomm

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Captains clock stating that the Key had made 72 patrols.

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Announcement in Hawaii newspaper that Key has arrived for Decomm.

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Getting Dolphins topside from CO Weitz on patrol 67 about 1 week from the end.

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CDR Olsen last CO of the Key.

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Ward room picture taken the day the Key arrived in Hawaii Dec 22, 1992. Submitted by Tom Wagner

l to r: LT Rob McKinney (EA);LT John Ginty (COMMO);  Dave Knapp (NAV); LT Tom Wagner (Sonar) LT Sean O,Neil (AENG); LT Jim Lambert (TM) LCDR Bill Gott (ENG)

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IC2 Larimey 1991

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MM1 Greg Turner Patrol 67 - 1991 halfway night - doing a show called Turnernania (vulgar lyrics sung to contempory rock songs such as "Heaven isn't too far away" became "butt sex doesn't mean that you're gay")

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MMC Pointer - 1991

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MT3 Bankert now on eternal patrol

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LCDR Joe Mike Samples and EM1 Bragenzer mess cooking for half way night 1991

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LT Bill Nunan, LT John Ginty; ET2 Borrorff, EM2 Fitting; EM1 Pynn

 

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Maneuriving watch - l to r: EM1 Pynn (seated); ET2 Michael Bottorff; EM2 Fitting; EM1 Bragenzer.

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Key in Panama Canal 1992 on the way to Pearl

 

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Key in Pearl Harbor  - late 1992 or early 1993

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Key in Pearl Harbor 1992/93 - submitted by Tom Wagner

 

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The Key's next to last trip on nuclear power in early 1993.

 

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Key and others waiting to be scrapped -Aerial views

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Close-up of last days.

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41 for Freedom - sad day

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Key is outboard in this picture, Triton is next to the pier.

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Key is closest, Adams is the other sub.  Last picture of the Key in the water.

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Key is on the right side awaiting the torch.

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Keys Reactor Compartment being removed.

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Reactor compartments of many submarines in Haniford, WA awaiting burial.  The Key is #46.  You can see it when you enlarge the image by clicking on it.